Footwear Intel is an independent industry intelligence publication covering trends, retail performance, and competitive dynamics in the global footwear market.

Why We Built This

The footwear industry runs on gut instinct and stale trend reports. We think it deserves better. With deep connections to manufacturing, retail buying offices, and real sell-through data, we have a unique vantage point on what's actually happening in the market.

Footwear Intel is where we share that perspective — data-driven analysis, opinionated takes, and market intelligence that you won't find in a standard industry report.

Who We Are

Our editorial team brings multi-generational footwear experience to every analysis. We've seen the industry from every angle — manufacturing floors in Asia, buying offices in Bentonville, showrooms in New York, and now through the lens of data science and real-time market intelligence.

Our Edge

• Real data, not surveys. Our analysis is grounded in actual retail performance data, not focus groups and mood boards.
• Maker's perspective. We don't just analyze the market — we understand how product gets made, shipped, and sold. Every day. At scale.
• AI-augmented intelligence. We use AI to process and synthesize data faster, but every insight is validated by people who've spent their careers in footwear.
• No paywall. Industry intelligence shouldn't be locked behind a $10K subscription. Our core content is free.

What We Cover

• Trend Reports — Color, material, and silhouette trends by season and channel.
• Retail Intelligence — What's selling, stockout analysis, pricing, and competitive positioning.
• Supply Chain — Factory costs, tariff impacts, logistics shifts (coming soon).
• Hot Takes — Weekly opinions on industry moves and market shifts (coming soon).

Get In Touch

For media inquiries, partnership opportunities, or just to say hello, reach us at our contact page.