42 Trending Shoe Designing Businesses [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: January 18th, 2023

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1. Nike

Nike is a multinational company specializing in athletic footwear, apparel, accessories, and equipment. Founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, Nike has grown to become one of the largest and most recognizable sports brands in the world with revenue exceeding $37 billion. They serve a wide range of customers in the sports and lifestyle markets, employing over 75,000 people globally. Nike's innovative marketing strategies and collaborations with athletes and celebrities have contributed to their immense success in the competitive sportswear industry.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Beaverton, OR, USA
Current team size: 112479

2. Dolce & Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Online Store, shop on the official store exclusive clothing and accessories for men and women. Worldwide delivery.

Website traffic: 2.17M/month

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4. Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce online shopping platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. It provides customers with an easy, secure and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and logistical support. Shopee has a wide selection of product categories ranging from consumer electronics to home & living, health & beauty, baby & toys, fashion and fitness equipment.

Website traffic: 5.28M/month

5. Rothy's

From men’s and women’s shoes to bags for all, discover classic styles that blend exceptional comfort, innovation and sustainable design. Knit with recycled materials. Free shipping & returns.

How much they make:
Where they're located: San Francisco, California, USA
Current team size: 222

6. Running Warehouse

Website traffic: 1.58M/month

7. TOMS

TOMS offers stylish shoes from our classic alpargatas, slip ons, sneakers & more to choose from! Shop all shoes in the TOMS online store today!

How much they make:
Where they're located: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Current team size: 671

8. ShoesSee

Website traffic: 100K/month

9. Dune London

Website traffic: 1.23M/month

10. TallmenShoes

Website traffic: 170K/month

11. BADGLEY MISCHKA

Shop Badgley Mischka for Designer Clothes, Shoes, & Bridal Fashion today! Find what you are looking for here. Click here now to browse our designer products!

Website traffic: 200K/month

12. Dellamoda

A unique collection of designer Italian shoes for men and women, handbags, wallets and other accessories from top international brands & more.

13. Liberty

Liberty Shoes - One-stop-shop for footwear shopping in India. Discover the latest collection of Men, Women, Kids Shoes, and Sandals at libertyshoesonline.com.

Website traffic: 70K/month

14. Fashos

Buy Branded Shoes Online - Shoes for men & women, online shoe shopping at best prices in India. Choose from a wide range of Shoes for men, women & kids at fashos.com

15. Aquila

Dedicated to premium quality footwear since 1958 with a passion for craftsmanship & style in modern and traditional shoes. Be part of the Aquila legacy.

Website traffic: 90K/month

16. NAK Παπουτσια Online

Παπούτσια online από το ηλεκτρονικό κατάστημα της NAK Shoes για κάθε περίσταση. Ασυναγώνιστη ποιότητα σε γυναικεία, ανδρικά και παιδικά παπούτσια.

17. Elevator shoes

GuidoMaggi provides handmade luxury Italian Best Elevator Shoes for men and women. Our designer Shoes will increase your height with a hidden insert.

18. Williams Shoes Online

Free Shipping on all orders over $65. Buy Now, Pay Later with AfterPay.

Website traffic: 190K/month

19. Herring Shoes

Herring Shoes are specialists in high quality men's shoes. Our list of suppliers include Church's, Loake, Barker, Cheaney, Alfred Sargent, Trickers, Sebago, Wildsmith, Saphir and our own Herring shoes. Here you can find brogues, monk shoes, oxfords, boots and many other men's shoe styles.

Website traffic: 130K/month

20. Latest in Sneakers, Boots & Streetwear Clothing Online & In-Store

21. Buy shoes & footwear online

<p> NZs largest range of shoes. Your Number One stop for great footwear deals. Free delivery over $70, click & collect and FREE returns.</p>

Website traffic: 280K/month

22. Begg Shoes & Bags

Begg Shoes offer high quality family footwear from a wide variety of top brands. Shop now with Free UK Shipping, Loyalty Rewards and a top rated customer service

Website traffic: 240K/month

23. DC Shoes

Enter the world of DC Shoes and discover the latest in Skate & Snowboard Fashion. Shop Online at Official DC Shoes Store. Free Shipping & Returns for Members

Website traffic: 110K/month

24. Inshoes.gr

Μεγάλη συλλογή σχεδίων και χρωμάτων σε Γυναικεία παπούτσια, ρούχα, τσάντες και αξεσουάρ στις καλύτερες τιμές της αγοράς. Δωρεάν Αποστολή και Επιστροφή Πανελλαδικά. Πολιτική επιστροφής χρημάτων

25. Converse & Vans Shoes, Herschel Bags – Baggins Shoes

26. E-store

Shop the latest female footwear trends from Australia’s leading fashion brands and select international brands including Alias Mae, Tony Bianco, Mollini, Django & Juliette and more. Free delivery Australia wide.

Website traffic: 60K/month

27. Robinson's Shoes

Established shoemakers since 1954. Official stockists of men's & women's Barker shoes, Tricker's, R.M. Williams, Dubarry, Moreschi, plus apparel & shoe care

Website traffic: 50K/month

28. B Street Shoes

Over 8,000 pairs of custom shoes sold and counting! Welcome to B Street Shoes where I offer my custom hand-painted Nike, Adidas, Jordans and many more

How much they make: $720K/year
Where they're located: Newport Beach, CA, USA
How much did it cost to start: $1K
Current team size: 8

How I Started A $50K/Month Business Customizing Sneakers

Meet Blake Barash, a custom shoe painter who grew his business from his bedroom to now making $50k per month and employing six people.

Revenue

Blake grew the business to $60K/month

Costs

It cost Blake $1000 to start the business

Read this case study

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29. AldoUK

The destination for style-conscious shoppers, ALDO Shoes is all about accessibly-priced on-trend fashion footwear and accessories.

30. Just Shoes for Kids

Do you hate taking your kids to the shoe store? We do too! That's why we carry a large selection of European brands and more all online; Old Soles, Luccini, Sticky Lemon, Livie & Luca, Hoo Shoes, Venettini, GEOX, Naturino, Moromini USA, Free Shipping & Easy Returns. And now we have clothes and accessories too!

31. Sea of Shoes

Jane Aldridge has been blogging since 2007 with a focus on individual style, the fashion world past and present, and its role in classic film.

32. JENNEN Shoes

Join over 100,000 men who stand taller and straighter in JENNEN elevator shoes, booster shoes, taller shoes, including Hollywood celebrities, CEOs and grooms.

33. Womens, Mens, Girls & Boys Shoes

Take a look at our wide-range of collection of shoes, sandals, boots, and slippers for women, men, girls and boys. FREE delivery on all UK orders!

Website traffic: 100K/month

34. Rieker Shoes

Official Rieker Online Store. Antistress Rieker shoes, boots and sandals direct from the manufacturer.

Website traffic: 100K/month

35. Novo Shoes NZ

Shop the latest women's shoes in NZ at NOVO - Choose from the wide range women shoes online including gorgeous boots, heels, flats, wedges & more! Free NZ-wide delivery over $49.90 & Afterpay available.

36. Hudson London

Hudson London is an East London shoe brand for men and women. Our timeless footwear is made from quality leathers and feature our unique hand-finishes.

37. Fuchsia Shoes

Put your heels aside and make space for a pair of luxury ballet flats! Handmade and ethically produced, you get the best of all worlds at Fuchsia Shoes.

How much they make:
Where they're located: Seattle, WA, USA
Current team size: 5

38. SinfulShoes.com

Take your alluring look to a whole new level with sexy styles from Sinful Shoes. Complete your favorite outfit with a pair of our irresistible high heels, sandals or pumps when you shop online for sexy shoes.

39. Chiappetta Shoes

Chiappetta Shoes is your one stop shop for all things footwear. Our expertiese in shoes, repair, and custom orthotics will keep you on your feet in comfort.

40. Irregular Choice

Buy Irregular Choice shoes, boots, handbags and jewellery online. View the biggest and best Irregular Choice collection here. Worldwide shipping.

Website traffic: 250K/month

41. Home page

Extra wide fitting shoes in a range of contemporary styles, perfect for swollen feet or medical conditions. No quibble free returns.

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