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Global Soft Running Shoes Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Publisher Bosson Research
Published Sep 25, 2025
Length 166 Pages
SKU # BOSS20443747

Description

Report Overview

The market for soft running shoes is characterized by a growing demand for footwear that combines comfort, performance, and injury prevention. These shoes are designed with advanced cushioning technologies, such as EVA foam, TPU plates, or proprietary midsole materials like Nike's React or Adidas' Boost, to absorb impact and reduce strain on joints during running. Consumers increasingly prioritize lightweight yet supportive designs, with features like breathable uppers, flexible outsoles, and adaptive fit systems. The market is driven by rising health consciousness, participation in recreational running, and innovations in biomechanics-focused footwear. Key players include established brands like Nike, Adidas, Brooks, and Hoka, as well as emerging direct-to-consumer brands targeting niche segments. Growth is further fueled by trends in athleisure wear and the expansion of e-commerce, making soft running shoes a competitive and dynamic segment within the broader athletic footwear industry. Sustainability initiatives, such as recycled materials and eco-friendly production, are also gaining traction among environmentally conscious buyers.

The global Soft Running Shoes market size was estimated at USD 1185.82 million in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.25% during the forecast period.

This report offers a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the global Soft Running Shoes market, covering all critical facets from a broad macroeconomic overview to detailed micro-level insights. It examines market size, competitive landscape, emerging development trends, niche segments, key drivers and challenges, as well as conducts SWOT and value chain analyses.

The insights provided enable readers to understand the competitive dynamics within the industry and formulate effective strategies to enhance profitability and market positioning. Additionally, the report presents a clear framework for evaluating the current status and future outlook of business organizations operating in this sector.

A significant focus of this report lies in the competitive landscape of the global Soft Running Shoes market. It offers detailed profiles of major players, including their market shares, performance metrics, product portfolios, and operational status. This enables stakeholders to identify leading competitors and gain a nuanced understanding of market rivalry and structure.

In summary, this report serves as an essential resource for industry participants, investors, researchers, consultants, and business strategists, as well as anyone planning to enter or expand their presence in the Soft Running Shoes market.

Global Soft Running Shoes Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

This research report provides a detailed segmentation of the market by region (country), key manufacturers, product type, and application. Market segmentation divides the overall market into distinct subsets based on factors such as product categories, end-user industries, geographic locations, and other relevant criteria.

A clear understanding of these market segments enables decision-makers to tailor their product development, sales, and marketing strategies more effectively to meet the unique needs of each segment. Leveraging market segmentation insights can significantly enhance targeted approaches, optimize resource allocation, and accelerate product innovation cycles by aligning offerings with the specific demands of diverse customer groups.

Key Company

Brooks

Salomon

New Balance

Saucony

Adidas

Honka One One

La Sportiva

ASICS

SCARPA

Tecnica

Altra

Vasque

The North Face

Columbia Montrail

Nike

LOWA

Pearl Izumi

Under Armour

Mizuno

Puma

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Men Running Shoes

Women Running Shoes

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Online Sales

Offline Sales

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Soft Running Shoes Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Soft Running Shoes Market:

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Soft Running Shoes Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Soft Running Shoes, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment in the next five years.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.

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The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Table of Contents

166 Pages
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Soft Running Shoes
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Soft Running Shoes Segment by Type
1.2.2 Soft Running Shoes Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Soft Running Shoes Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.1.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2020-2033)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Soft Running Shoes Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.4 Global Soft Running Shoes Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.5 Soft Running Shoes Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.6 Global Soft Running Shoes Average Price by Manufacturers (2020-2025)
3.7 Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Sites, Areas Served, and Product Types
3.8 Soft Running Shoes Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.8.1 Soft Running Shoes Market Concentration Rate
3.8.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Soft Running Shoes Players Market Share by Revenue
3.8.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Soft Running Shoes Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Soft Running Shoes Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Soft Running Shoes Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Industry News
5.4.1 New Product Developments
5.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.4.3 Expansions
5.4.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.5 PEST Analysis
5.5.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.5.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.5.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.5.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.6 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1 Global Trade Frictions
5.6.2 U.S. Tariff Policy – April 2025
5.6.3 Global Trade Frictions and Their Impacts to Soft Running Shoes Market
5.7 ESG Ratings of Leading Companies
6 Soft Running Shoes Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.4 Global Soft Running Shoes Price by Type (2020-2025)
7 Soft Running Shoes Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Sales by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Soft Running Shoes Market Sales by Region
8.1 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size by Region
8.2.1 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size by Region
8.2.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size Market Share by Region
8.3 North America
8.3.1 North America Soft Running Shoes Sales by Country
8.3.2 North America Soft Running Shoes Market Size by Country
8.3.3 U.S. Market Overview
8.3.4 Canada Market Overview
8.3.5 Mexico Market Overview
8.4 Europe
8.4.1 Europe Soft Running Shoes Sales by Country
8.4.2 Europe Soft Running Shoes Market Size by Country
8.4.3 Germany Market Overview
8.4.4 France Market Overview
8.4.5 U.K. Market Overview
8.4.6 Italy Market Overview
8.4.7 Spain Market Overview
8.5 Asia Pacific
8.5.1 Asia Pacific Soft Running Shoes Sales by Region
8.5.2 Asia Pacific Soft Running Shoes Market Size by Region
8.5.3 China Market Overview
8.5.4 Japan Market Overview
8.5.5 South Korea Market Overview
8.5.6 India Market Overview
8.5.7 Southeast Asia Market Overview
8.6 South America
8.6.1 South America Soft Running Shoes Sales by Country
8.6.2 South America Soft Running Shoes Market Size by Country
8.6.3 Brazil Market Overview
8.6.4 Argentina Market Overview
8.6.5 Columbia Market Overview
8.7 Middle East and Africa
8.7.1 Middle East and Africa Soft Running Shoes Sales by Region
8.7.2 Middle East and Africa Soft Running Shoes Market Size by Region
8.7.3 Saudi Arabia Market Overview
8.7.4 UAE Market Overview
8.7.5 Egypt Market Overview
8.7.6 Nigeria Market Overview
8.7.7 South Africa Market Overview
9 Soft Running Shoes Market Production by Region
9.1 Global Production of Soft Running Shoes by Region(2020-2025)
9.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Revenue Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
9.3 Global Soft Running Shoes Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.4 North America Soft Running Shoes Production
9.4.1 North America Soft Running Shoes Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.4.2 North America Soft Running Shoes Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.5 Europe Soft Running Shoes Production
9.5.1 Europe Soft Running Shoes Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.5.2 Europe Soft Running Shoes Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.6 Japan Soft Running Shoes Production (2020-2025)
9.6.1 Japan Soft Running Shoes Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.6.2 Japan Soft Running Shoes Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
9.7 China Soft Running Shoes Production (2020-2025)
9.7.1 China Soft Running Shoes Production Growth Rate (2020-2025)
9.7.2 China Soft Running Shoes Production, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2020-2025)
10 Key Companies Profile
10.1 Brooks
10.1.1 Brooks Basic Information
10.1.2 Brooks Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.1.3 Brooks Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.1.4 Brooks Business Overview
10.1.5 Brooks SWOT Analysis
10.1.6 Brooks Recent Developments
10.2 Salomon
10.2.1 Salomon Basic Information
10.2.2 Salomon Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.2.3 Salomon Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.2.4 Salomon Business Overview
10.2.5 Salomon SWOT Analysis
10.2.6 Salomon Recent Developments
10.3 New Balance
10.3.1 New Balance Basic Information
10.3.2 New Balance Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.3.3 New Balance Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.3.4 New Balance Business Overview
10.3.5 New Balance SWOT Analysis
10.3.6 New Balance Recent Developments
10.4 Saucony
10.4.1 Saucony Basic Information
10.4.2 Saucony Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.4.3 Saucony Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.4.4 Saucony Business Overview
10.4.5 Saucony Recent Developments
10.5 Adidas
10.5.1 Adidas Basic Information
10.5.2 Adidas Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.5.3 Adidas Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.5.4 Adidas Business Overview
10.5.5 Adidas Recent Developments
10.6 Honka One One
10.6.1 Honka One One Basic Information
10.6.2 Honka One One Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.6.3 Honka One One Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.6.4 Honka One One Business Overview
10.6.5 Honka One One Recent Developments
10.7 La Sportiva
10.7.1 La Sportiva Basic Information
10.7.2 La Sportiva Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.7.3 La Sportiva Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.7.4 La Sportiva Business Overview
10.7.5 La Sportiva Recent Developments
10.8 ASICS
10.8.1 ASICS Basic Information
10.8.2 ASICS Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.8.3 ASICS Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.8.4 ASICS Business Overview
10.8.5 ASICS Recent Developments
10.9 SCARPA
10.9.1 SCARPA Basic Information
10.9.2 SCARPA Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.9.3 SCARPA Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.9.4 SCARPA Business Overview
10.9.5 SCARPA Recent Developments
10.10 Tecnica
10.10.1 Tecnica Basic Information
10.10.2 Tecnica Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.10.3 Tecnica Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.10.4 Tecnica Business Overview
10.10.5 Tecnica Recent Developments
10.11 Altra
10.11.1 Altra Basic Information
10.11.2 Altra Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.11.3 Altra Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.11.4 Altra Business Overview
10.11.5 Altra Recent Developments
10.12 Vasque
10.12.1 Vasque Basic Information
10.12.2 Vasque Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.12.3 Vasque Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.12.4 Vasque Business Overview
10.12.5 Vasque Recent Developments
10.13 The North Face
10.13.1 The North Face Basic Information
10.13.2 The North Face Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.13.3 The North Face Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.13.4 The North Face Business Overview
10.13.5 The North Face Recent Developments
10.14 Columbia Montrail
10.14.1 Columbia Montrail Basic Information
10.14.2 Columbia Montrail Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.14.3 Columbia Montrail Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.14.4 Columbia Montrail Business Overview
10.14.5 Columbia Montrail Recent Developments
10.15 Nike
10.15.1 Nike Basic Information
10.15.2 Nike Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.15.3 Nike Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.15.4 Nike Business Overview
10.15.5 Nike Recent Developments
10.16 LOWA
10.16.1 LOWA Basic Information
10.16.2 LOWA Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.16.3 LOWA Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.16.4 LOWA Business Overview
10.16.5 LOWA Recent Developments
10.17 Pearl Izumi
10.17.1 Pearl Izumi Basic Information
10.17.2 Pearl Izumi Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.17.3 Pearl Izumi Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.17.4 Pearl Izumi Business Overview
10.17.5 Pearl Izumi Recent Developments
10.18 Under Armour
10.18.1 Under Armour Basic Information
10.18.2 Under Armour Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.18.3 Under Armour Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.18.4 Under Armour Business Overview
10.18.5 Under Armour Recent Developments
10.19 Mizuno
10.19.1 Mizuno Basic Information
10.19.2 Mizuno Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.19.3 Mizuno Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.19.4 Mizuno Business Overview
10.19.5 Mizuno Recent Developments
10.20 Puma
10.20.1 Puma Basic Information
10.20.2 Puma Soft Running Shoes Product Overview
10.20.3 Puma Soft Running Shoes Product Market Performance
10.20.4 Puma Business Overview
10.20.5 Puma Recent Developments
11 Soft Running Shoes Market Forecast by Region
11.1 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size Forecast
11.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Forecast by Region
11.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.2 Europe Soft Running Shoes Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.3 Asia Pacific Soft Running Shoes Market Size Forecast by Region
11.2.4 South America Soft Running Shoes Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Soft Running Shoes by Country
12 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
12.1 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Soft Running Shoes by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
12.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Soft Running Shoes by Type (2026-2033)
12.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12.2.1 Global Soft Running Shoes Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
12.2.2 Global Soft Running Shoes Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
13 Conclusion and Key Findings
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