U.S. Slip Resistant Shoes Market for Restaurant Application By Material (Leather, Synthetic), By Sole (Rubber, Synthetic [PU, PVC]), By Restaurant Type (Casual Dining, Family Style, Fine Dining/High End, Fast Casual, Fast Food/Quick Serve Restaurant), By Sales Channel (Retail Stores, Online Stores), By Gender (Men, Women), By Shoe Type (Athletic, Casual, Dress, Dress Casual, Clog) Industry Analysis Report, Application Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2020 – 2026

U.S. Slip Resistant Shoes Market Size

U.S. Slip Resistant Shoes Market for Restaurant Application size exceeded $1.5 billion, globally in 2019 and is estimated to grow at over 6% CAGR between 2019 and 2026. Rising employment opportunities in the food service sector in near future on account of the surge in cafe culture will stimulate product demand.
 

Slip resistant shoes for restaurant application are majorly used by chefs and servers. The product offers superior slip resistant attributes. Leather and Synthetic are major materials which are used to manufacture the product. Growing demand of slip resistant shoes for restaurant application in order to prevent accidents at workplace will spur the U.S. slip resistant shoes market share for restaurant application.
 

Growing number of employees in the restaurant industry owing to increasing outdoor dining trends will foster product demand. The product is widely used in the food service and restaurant sector to prevent slipping due to spilled oil and water on the floor. The increasing awareness to prevent incidents in kitchens and restaurants will have a positive impact on the U.S. slip resistant shoes market growth.
 

Kitchen area floors are generally slippery owing to the continuous usage of water & oil while preparing food. Employees involved in the food preparation & kitchen areas should wear slip resistant shoes to prevent accidents. In 2018, the number of employees working in the restaurant sector were approximately 13.37 million. Growing employment opportunities in the country owing to increasing number of restaurants will stimulate the U.S. slip resistant shoes market demand.
 

Manufacturers are pouring in investments for bringing forth new product launches and technological advancements in order to provide quality product and improve production efficiency. For example, In May 2018, Clement Design included ADHERA in its product portfolio. It has so far obtained the highest coefficient of adhesion ever seen on the market. This has helped the company to expand its product portfolio.
 

However, the U.S. slip resistant shoes market for restaurant applications is negatively influenced by the product substitute threats from duplicate & inferior quality products.
 

U.S. Slip Resistant Shoes Market Analysis

U.S. slip resistant shoes market for restaurant application from synthetic material was 11.68 million pairs in 2019 and is anticipated to grow over 3.5% through 2026. Synthetic materials including polyester, spandex, and nylon are used for manufacturing shoes owing to their lightweight and breathability. Synthetic materials can be modified and made waterproof by adding chemicals to it.
 

Synthetic material offers similar look and feel to actual leather without the ethical concerns about animal rights due to which its demand is increasing. These materials are cost effective, durable and eco friendlier than leather owing to which it acts as a better value proposition option for manufacturers. As zero carbon footprint is becoming part of business zeitgeist, demand for synthetic material will fuel the U.S. slip resistant shoes market over the forecast period as it is more eco compatible than the leather material.
 

U.S. slip resistant shoes market for restaurant application from fine dining restaurants is anticipated to grow over 2% through 2026. Fine dining restaurants are full-service restaurants with specific meal courses. These restaurants decor comprise high-quality materials and have certain rules that the visitors are expected to follow.
 

Fine dining restaurants strongly consider worker safety as one of the main objectives. This has translated into demand for high-traction, slip-resistant shoes from both employers and employees. It will significantly influence slip resistant shoes sales across fine dining restaurants. Industry growth is attributed to growing trend of outdoor and premium fine dining.
 

Retail sales channel segment was 20.59 million pairs and is anticipated to grow over 3% through 2026. Retail stores holds a prominent share in the U.S. slip resistant shoes market for restaurant application due to factors including wide geographic connectivity and convenience offered to consumers.
 

Availability of the product in all varieties at varied price range enables customers to buy product that meet their requirements. Additionally, product awareness offered through retail stores is influencing overall market advancement. Rising consumer inclination towards physical visual of the product’s quality and size and selection through available shoe varieties over retail shelves will spur growth of retail stores.
 

U.S. slip resistant shoes market for restaurant application from athletic shoe type was over USD 300 million in 2019 and is anticipated to grow over 3% through 2026. These shoes offer high comfort level owing to which they are popular among waiters and dishwashers, working in casual dining and quick service restaurants. Also features such as relaxed fit design, breathable uppers, slip & oil resistant lug rubber outsole and cushioned footbed will further ensure that the product retains customer’s interest.
 

Manufacturers apart from integrating slip resistant features in athletic wear are also incorporating electrical hazard safe materials for protection when handling electrical tools and equipment in a kitchen or restaurant environment. This factor will significantly influence demand for slip resistant shoes market over the forecast period.
 

U.S. Slip Resistant Shoes Market Share

U.S. slip resistant shoes industry for restaurant application is fragmented with key market players including

• Crocs Inc.
• Shoes For Crews, LLC
• KEEN, INC.
• Birkenstock Digital GmbH
• Clement Design USA
• Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
• Docker Shoes
• Fila
• Caleres, Inc.
• NANOTECH CERAMICS CO., LTD.
• Bravo Shoes

Companies are involved in partnerships, product launches, and innovations in order to increase regional presence and expand product portfolio. In August 2017, Shoes for crews announced about addition of brands including Dockers and New Balance to its Fall 2017 collection. This supported the company in expansion of its product portfolio for slip resistant shoes.
 

U.S. slip resistant shoes market report for restaurant application includes in-depth coverage of the industry trends, with estimates & forecast in terms of Million Units and revenue (USD Million) from 2015 to 2026, for the following segments:

• By Material
  • Leather
  • Synthetic
• By Sole
  • Rubber
  • Synthetic
    • PU
    • PVC
• By Restaurant Type
  • Casual Dining
  • Family Style
  • Fine Dining/High End
  • Fast Casual
  • Fast Food/Quick Serve Restaurant
  • Others
• By Sales Channel
  • Retail Stores
  • Online Stores
• By Gender
  • Men
  • Women
• By Shoe Type
  • Athletic
  • Casual
  • Dress
  • Dress Casual
  • Clog