“The Top 20 Shoe Brands in the world”

Here’s a detailed listing of the top 20 shoe brands in the world, ranked by a combination of popularity, revenue, and brand value:

Nike

• Origin: United States
• Founders: Bill Bowerman & Phil Knight
• Founded: 1964
• Headquarters: Beaverton, Oregon, USA
• 2022 Revenue: $46.71 billion
• Brand Value (2023): $53 billion
• Notables: Air Max, Air Jordan, Flyknit, Move to Zero sustainability initiative

Adidas

• Origin: Germany
• Founder: Adolf Dassler
• Founded: 1924
• Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
• 2022 Revenue: $24.56 billion
• Notables: Boost technology, Futurecraft LOOP recyclable shoe, Yeezy collaborations

Reebok

• Origin: United States
• Founders: Jeff & Joe Foster
• Founded: 1958
• Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Parent: Authentic Brands Group
• Notables: Freestyle, ZigTech, Nano training series

New Balance

• Origin: United States
• Founder: William J. Riley
• Founded: 1906
• Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• 2022 Revenue: $4.5 billion
• Notables: Fresh Foam™, 990 series, wide sizing options

Converse

• Origin: United States
• Founder: Marquis M. Converse
• Founded: 1908
• Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Parent: Nike
• 2022 Revenue: $2.346 billion
• Notables: Chuck Taylor All‑Star, One Star, CONS skate line

Vans

• Origin: United States
• Founders: James Van Doren, Paul Van Doren & Gordon Lee
• Founded: 1966
• Headquarters: Costa Mesa, California, USA
• Parent: VF Corporation
• Notables: Old Skool, Slip‑On, era’s role in skate culture

Puma

• Origin: Germany
• Founder: Rudolf Dassler
• Founded: 1948
• Headquarters: Herzogenaurach, Germany
• 2022 Revenue: €6.8 billion
• Notables: Suede classics, collaborations with Rihanna and Selena Gomez

Under Armour

• Origin: United States
• Founder: Kevin Plank
• Founded: 1996
• Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• 2022 Revenue: $5.683 billion
• Notables: UA HOVR cushioning, Curry basketball line

Skechers

• Origin: United States
• Founder: Robert Greenberg
• Founded: 1992
• Headquarters: Manhattan Beach, California, USA
• 2022 Revenue: $7.196 billion
• Notables: Go Walk, Ultra Flex, Relaxed Fit comfort series

Balenciaga

• Origin: Spain
• Founder: Cristóbal Balenciaga
• Founded: 1919
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Parent: Kering
• Notables: Triple S, Speed Sock sneakers, high‑fashion streetwear

Saucony

• Origin: United States
• Parent: Wolverine Worldwide
• Founded: 1898
• Headquarters: Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
• Notables: Kinvara road‑racing line, Xodus trail‑running series

Timberland

• Origin: United States
• Founder: Nathan Swartz
• Founded: 1952
• Headquarters: Stratham, New Hampshire, USA
• 2022 Revenue: $1.8 billion
• Notables: Premium 6‑inch waterproof boots, Earthkeepers sustainable line

Gucci

• Origin: Italy
• Founder: Guccio Gucci
• Founded: 1921
• Headquarters: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
• Brand Value: $37.9 billion
• Notables: High‑end loafers, horsebit sneakers, luxury ready‑to‑wear

Steve Madden

• Origin: United States
• Founder: Steve Madden
• Founded: 1990
• Headquarters: Long Island City, New York, USA
• 2022 Revenue: $1.9 billion
• Notables: Fashion-forward heels, chunky sneakers, broad accessories line

Maison Margiela

• Origin: France
• Founders: Martin Margiela & Jenny Meirens
• Founded: 1988
• Headquarters: Paris, France
• Notables: Tabi boots, Replica sneakers, avant‑garde silhouettes

Anta Sports

• Origin: China
• Founder: Ding Shizhong
• Founded: 1991
• Headquarters: Jinjiang, Fujian, China
• 2023 Revenue: $8.6 billion
• Notables: Leading Chinese sportswear, owner of Amer Sports (Salomon, Arc’teryx)

Crocs

• Origin: United States
• Founders: Scott Seamans, Lyndon Hanson & George Boedecker Jr.
• Founded: 2002
• Headquarters: Broomfield, Colorado, USA
• 2024 Revenue: $4.102 billion
• Notables: Iconic foam clogs, Jibbitz customization charms

Li‑Ning

• Origin: China
• Founder: Li Ning (Olympic gymnast)
• Founded: 1990
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• 2024 Revenue: RMB 28,676 million (≈ $4 billion)
• Notables: Chinese home‑grown sportswear, Paris runway presence

ASICS

• Origin: Japan
• Founder: Kihachiro Onitsuka
• Founded: 1949 (as Onitsuka Co.)
• Headquarters: Kobe, Japan
• 2023 Revenue: $3.7 billion
• Notables: Gel cushioning, GT‑2000, Gel‑Kayano performance lines

On Running

• Origin: Switzerland
• Founders: Olivier Bernhard, David Allemann & Caspar Coppetti
• Founded: January 2010
• Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
• 2023 Net Sales: CHF 1.79 billion (~ $2 billion)
• Notables: “CloudTec” cushioning, Cloud Nova & Cloudboom tech, Roger Federer partnership

While some of the rankings stay same on the global list yet few one’s could be changed. Thus, seek more information and analysis for better insights into the shoe ranking factor globally before buying. The data have been collected and analyzed from various sources.

Reference:

Wikipedia & other sources such as klatmag.com, marketing91, statista, laotion times, on.com and investors.crocs.com.