OIA Launches Inaugural Outdoor Footwear Trends Report

August 11, 2025

The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today released its first-ever category-specific Outdoor Footwear Trends Report for 2025, providing in-depth analysis and actionable insights into the evolving outdoor footwear market. This report marks a significant step for OIA in offering focused analysis on specific segments within the broader outdoor industry, beginning with footwear.

This inaugural report leverages trusted OIA data combined with insights from Circana, Civic Science, and RunRepeat to offer a holistic view of the outdoor footwear landscape. Designed to inform strategic decision-making, the report goes beyond raw data to provide actionable intelligence, enabling businesses to stay ahead of market trends, optimize resource allocation, and refine marketing strategies. The OIA aims to provide valuable resources for stakeholders navigating the evolving outdoor recreation sector. OIA