9 shoe stocks to watch

The best shoe stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

9 popular shoe stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the footwear industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. Foot Locker (FL)
2. Nike (NKE)
3. Crocs (CROX)
4. PUMA (PUMSY)
5. Lululemon Athletica (LULU)
6. Capri (CPRI)
7. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)
8. adidas (ADS)
9. Nordstrom (JWN)

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The shoe stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering shoe stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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How to invest in shoe stocks

1. Choose an online stock trading platform. Choose from our Top Picks above, use our comparison table below or jump straight to the best stock trading apps in Canada.
2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like FL or NKE.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the footwear industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. Foot Locker (FL)

Foot Locker, Inc. , through its subsidiaries, operates as a footwear and apparel retailer in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East. Its brand portfolio includes Foot Locker, a brand comprising sneakers and apparel; Kids Foot Locker, which offers athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories for children; and Champs Sports that operates as a mall-based specialty athletic footwear and apparel retailer.

• Previous close price: $15.68
• Market capitalization: $1,475,522,304
• 1 year performance: -31.56%
• P/E ratio: 81.8421

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2. Nike (NKE)

NIKE, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design, development, marketing, and sale of athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services worldwide. The company provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the NIKE, Jumpman, Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell trademarks.

• Previous close price: $71.66
• Market capitalization: $107,444,002,816
• 1 year performance: -28.53%
• P/E ratio: 22.4198

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3. Crocs (CROX)

Crocs, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells casual lifestyle footwear and accessories for men, women, and children under the Crocs and HEYDUDE Brands in the United States and internationally. The company offers various footwear products, including clogs, sandals, platforms, wedges, boots, slides, flip flops, flips, sneakers, and slippers, as well as lace and beads, straps, strap covers, bags, socks, and charms.

• Previous close price: $98.60
• Market capitalization: $5,527,141,376
• 1 year performance: -21.74%
• P/E ratio: 6.2091

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4. PUMA (PUMSY)

PUMA SE, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development and sale of sports and sports lifestyle products, including footwear, apparel and accessories in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers sports lifestyle products for football, handball, rugby, cricket, volleyball, track and field, motorsports, golf, and basketball. It issues licenses to independent partners to design, develop, manufacture, and sell watches, glasses, safety shoes, workwear, and gaming accessories.

• Previous close price: $2.40
• Market capitalization: $3,773,858,048
• 1 year performance: -48.05%
• P/E ratio: 11.381

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5. Lululemon Athletica (LULU)

Lululemon Athletica Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, distributes, and retails athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories under the lululemon brand for women and men. It offers pants, shorts, tops, and jackets for healthy lifestyle, such as yoga, running, training, and other activities.

• Previous close price: $311.03
• Market capitalization: $37,714,067,456
• 1 year performance: -33.82%
• P/E ratio: 22.3919

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6. Capri (CPRI)

Capri Holdings Limited designs, markets, distributes, and retails branded women's and men's apparel, footwear, and accessories in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Oceania. It operates through three segments: Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. The company offers ready-to-wear, eyewear, watches, jewelry, fragrances, home furnishings, handbags, small leather goods, scarves and belts, and shoes and related accessories through a distribution network, including boutiques, and department and specialty stores, as well as through e-commerce sites.

• Previous close price: $21.49
• Market capitalization: $2,490,259,200
• 1 year performance: -54.21%

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7. Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK)

Deckers Outdoor Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, markets, and distributes footwear, apparel, and accessories for casual lifestyle use and high-performance activities in the United States and internationally. The company offers premium footwear, apparel, and accessories under the UGG brand name; footwear, apparel, and accessories for ultra-runners and athletes under the HOKA brand name; and sandals, shoes, and boots under the Teva brand name. It also provides relaxed casual shoes and sandals under the Sanuk brand name; casual footwear fashion line under the Koolaburra brand name; and footwear under the AHNU brand name.

• Previous close price: $117.48
• Market capitalization: $17,763,629,056
• 1 year performance: -87.41%
• P/E ratio: 19

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8. adidas (ADS)

adidas AG, together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, produces, and markets athletic and sports lifestyle products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Greater China, the Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. It offers footwear, apparel, and accessories and gear, such as bags and balls under the adidas brand; golf footwear and apparel under the adidas Golf brand; and outdoor footwear under the Five Ten brand. It sells its products through its own retail stores; mono-branded franchise stores and shop-in-shops; and wholesale and its e-commerce channels.

• Previous close price: €223.00
• Market capitalization: $39,816,425,472
• 1 year performance: 11.42%
• P/E ratio: 52.5943

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9. Nordstrom (JWN)

Nordstrom, Inc. , a fashion retailer, provides apparels, shoes, beauty, accessories, and home goods for women, men, young adults, and children. It offers a range of brand-name and private-label merchandise through various channels, such as Nordstrom branded stores and online at Nordstrom.

• Previous close price: $24.23
• Market capitalization: $4,001,143,808
• 1 year performance: 34.69%
• P/E ratio: 13.9195

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in shoe stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—shoe stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the footwear industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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