This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Footwear in US$ Million and Million Units (Pairs) at the retail level. The major product segments analyzed are Athletic Footwear (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, & Others), Outdoor/Rugged Footwear, Casual Footwear, Dress/Formal Footwear, and Footwear Accessories. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific , Middle East/Africa, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 848 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as adidas AG, Reebok International, Bata Shoe Organization, Bata India Ltd., Brown Shoe Company, Inc., Deckers Outdoor Corporation, ECCO Sko A/S, Gucci Group, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Lacrosse Footwear Inc., Nike Inc., Nine West Group Inc., Puma AG, R.G. Barry Corporation, San Paulo & Alpargatas, S.A., The Stride Rite Corporation, The Timberland Company, Vans, Inc., Weyco Group, Wolverine World Wide Inc., The Athlete’s Foot, The Finish Line, Inc., Foot Locker, Inc., Payless ShoeSource Inc., and The Sports Authority, Inc. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.