Refurbished Running Shoes Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Gender, By Distribution Channel, By Region & Competition, 2020-2030F

Description

The Global Refurbished Running Shoes Market was valued at USD 8.31 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 14.92 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.31% during the forecast period. The market is gaining traction as consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability and cost-effectiveness. The affordability of refurbished running shoes-typically priced 30% to 50% lower than new models-makes them highly appealing, especially among younger, budget-conscious buyers. The growing popularity of circular economy models, supported by environmental awareness and rising acceptance of pre-owned goods, is further fueling market expansion. Additionally, the proliferation of online platforms specializing in resale and refurbishment is broadening market accessibility. However, issues such as product quality perception and supply chain reliability remain key challenges that must be addressed to sustain long-term growth.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2026-2030
Market Size 2024	USD 8.31 Billion
Market Size 2030	USD 14.92 Billion
CAGR 2025-2030	10.31%
Fastest Growing Segment	Online
Largest Market	North America

Key Market Drivers

Growing Environmental Awareness and Sustainability Trends

Environmental awareness is a driving force behind the growth of the refurbished running shoes market. Consumers are increasingly turning to sustainable alternatives to reduce their environmental impact. The traditional production of running shoes requires significant water usage, energy, and materials, contributing to pollution and waste. In contrast, refurbished shoes offer a solution by extending the product life cycle, conserving resources, and minimizing waste. These products align with circular economy principles by promoting reuse over disposal. Additionally, consumers are becoming more responsive to brand initiatives that demonstrate environmental responsibility. Programs like ASICS' 2023 recycling initiative, which allows consumers to trade in used shoes for discounts on new purchases, reflect this shift. ASICS repurposes materials to create new products such as the Nimbus Marai, reinforcing a closed-loop manufacturing approach. As sustainable practices and certifications become more influential in consumer decisions, refurbished footwear is gaining traction as an eco-conscious and cost-effective alternative.

Key Market Challenges

Perceived Quality and Hygiene Concerns

A significant barrier in the refurbished running shoes market is consumer hesitation regarding quality and hygiene. Running shoes, being closely associated with performance and personal comfort, raise concerns when previously worn. Consumers may doubt whether refurbished shoes can deliver the necessary support and durability or worry about potential hygiene risks such as odors or bacteria. Despite thorough restoration and sanitization procedures, the psychological reluctance to use pre-owned footwear remains a hurdle. To overcome this, brands must prioritize transparency in their refurbishing processes and highlight the safety and quality assurances provided. Investments in advanced cleaning methods, rigorous testing, and clear certification of refurbishment standards are crucial in changing consumer perception. Strong marketing and educational efforts are needed to shift the narrative from "used" to "professionally restored," reassuring customers about the reliability and cleanliness of the product.

Key Market Trends

Integration of Technology in Refurbishment Processes

A major trend redefining the refurbished running shoes market is the application of advanced technologies in cleaning and restoration. Innovations such as UV sterilization, ozone treatment, and antibacterial sprays are becoming standard in refurbishment facilities, ensuring products meet high hygiene and quality standards. Moreover, 3D printing and scanning technologies are being used to replicate worn-out components like insoles and midsoles, allowing for precise and durable replacements. Some refurbishers have begun leveraging AI to evaluate wear and categorize products based on their condition, enhancing consistency and efficiency. These technological advancements are critical in building consumer confidence and increasing the perceived value of refurbished shoes. As more players adopt these tools, the industry is expected to offer products that closely resemble new shoes, accelerating market adoption and scaling operations to meet growing demand.

Key Market Players

Nike Inc.
Adidas AG
New Balance Athletics, Inc.
ASICS Corp.
Kering SA
Skechers USA, Inc.
Under Armour Inc.
VF Corp.
Puma SE
Relaxo Footwears Ltd.

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Refurbished Running Shoes Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Refurbished Running Shoes Market, By Type:

Performance Shoes
Casual Shoes

Refurbished Running Shoes Market, By Gender:

Men
Women
Unisex

Refurbished Running Shoes Market, By Distribution Channel:

Online
Offline

Refurbished Running Shoes Market, By Region:

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- United Kingdom
Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Vietnam
- South Korea
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Turkey
- Kuwait
- Egypt
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Refurbished Running Shoes Market.

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1. Introduction

1.1. Product Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Methodology Landscape
2.2. Objective of the Study
2.3. Baseline Methodology
2.4. Formulation of the Scope
2.5. Assumptions and Limitations
2.6. Sources of Research
2.7. Approach for the Market Study
2.8. Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares
2.9. Forecasting Methodology

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4. Voice of Customer Analysis

4.1. Brand Awareness
4.2. Factor Influencing Purchasing Decision

5. Global Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Performance Shoes, Casual Shoes)
- 5.2.2. By Gender (Men, Women, Unisex)
- 5.2.3. By Distribution Channel (Online, Offline)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2024)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Gender
- 6.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Gender
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.2. Canada Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Gender
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 6.3.3. Mexico Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Gender
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Gender
- 7.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. France Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Gender
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.2. Germany Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Gender
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.3. Spain Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Gender
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.4. Italy Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Gender
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 7.3.5. United Kingdom Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Gender
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia-Pacific Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Gender
- 8.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia-Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Gender
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.2. Japan Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Gender
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.3. India Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Gender
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.4. Vietnam Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Gender
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 8.3.5. South Korea Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Gender
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Gender
- 9.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. MEA: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. South Africa Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Gender
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.2. Saudi Arabia Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Gender
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.3. UAE Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Gender
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.4. Turkey Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 9.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.4.2.2. By Gender
    - 9.3.4.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.5. Kuwait Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 9.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.5.2.2. By Gender
    - 9.3.5.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 9.3.6. Egypt Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 9.3.6.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.6.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.6.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.6.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.6.2.2. By Gender
    - 9.3.6.2.3. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Gender
- 10.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Gender
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.2. Argentina Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Gender
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Distribution Channel
- 10.3.3. Colombia Refurbished Running Shoes Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Gender
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Porters Five Forces Analysis

13.1. Competition in the Industry
13.2. Potential of New Entrants
13.3. Power of Suppliers
13.4. Power of Customers
13.5. Threat of Substitute Products

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Company Profiles
- 14.1.1. Nike, Inc.
  - 14.1.1.1. Business Overview
  - 14.1.1.2. Company Snapshot
  - 14.1.1.3. Products & Services
  - 14.1.1.4. Financials (As Per Availability)
  - 14.1.1.5. Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence
  - 14.1.1.6. Recent Developments
  - 14.1.1.7. Key Management Personnel
- 14.1.2. Adidas AG
- 14.1.3. New Balance Athletics, Inc.
- 14.1.4. ASICS Corp.
- 14.1.5. Kering SA
- 14.1.6. Skechers USA, Inc.
- 14.1.7. Under Armour Inc.
- 14.1.8. VF Corp.
- 14.1.9. Puma SE
- 14.1.10. Relaxo Footwears Ltd.