Shoe Prices Continue to Climb in August, More Increases Expected as Tariffs Impact Footwear Imports

Shoe prices increased in August in tandem with overall inflation, according to the latest data from the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA). In August, retail prices of footwear climbed 1.4 percent, the most in 17 months and at the second fastest rate in 33 months, the FDRA noted. More from WWD This comes as prices were generally higher across each target market last month. Women’s footwear prices increased 2.8 percent, the most in 34 months, while children’s shoe prices ticked up 0.9 ...