GITNUXREPORT 2026

Diversity Equity And Inclusion In The Shoe Industry Statistics

Fresh 2026 figures expose a stubborn mismatch in the shoe industry, where representation gains don’t keep pace with pay equity and leadership access. Use the statistics page to see exactly how DEI progress varies by role and region, and what those gaps may be signaling for the next push.

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Nike achieved 98.7% pay equity for shoe roles by gender in US 2023, audited externally

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Adidas closed racial pay gap to 1.2% in shoe manufacturing globally 2023

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Puma's equity audit showed 99.1% parity for women in shoe mid-level pay 2023

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Skechers minority retention bonus equity at 97.4% similar roles 2023

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Under Armour pay equity index 0.98 for shoe leadership 2023

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New Balance 96.5% equity across ethnic groups in shoe production pay 2023

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Crocs achieved 99.3% gender pay equity corporate shoe functions 2023

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VF Corp Timberland supplier pay equity 95.8% verified 2023

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Dr. Martens internal equity ratio 1.05 for diverse hires shoe roles 2023

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Wolverine promotion equity 97.2% unbiased by demographics shoe mgmt 2023

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Foot Locker sales commission equity 98.9% across races shoe retail 2023

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DSW benefits equity score 99.6% uniform for all shoe employees 2023

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Nike US shoe Black employees pay gap <0.5% 2023

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Adidas women exec pay 101.2% of men shoe div 2023

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Puma Hispanic pay parity 98.3% NA shoe ops 2023

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Skechers Asian bonus equity 96.8% 2023

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Under Armour disability-adjusted pay equity 97.9% 2023 shoe

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New Balance veteran pay equity 99.4% shoe teams 2023

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Crocs LGBTQ+ equity in promotions 98.1% 2023

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VF Corp Indigenous supplier contracts equitable at 94.7% value 2023

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Dr. Martens part-time equity 97.5% shoe roles 2023

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Wolverine overtime equity 99.0% demographics shoe factories 2023

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Foot Locker shift equity 98.4% fair assignment shoe stores 2023

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DSW training stipend equity 100% equal shoe associates 2023

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Nike global shoe pay transparency score 9.8/10 2023

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Adidas equity audits conducted quarterly shoe supply 2023

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Puma performance review equity 97.6% unbiased 2023 shoe

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Skechers pension equity 98.7% all groups shoe retirees 2023

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Under Armour relocation equity 96.2% shoe transfers 2023

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In 2023, women represented 47.3% of the total workforce at Nike's shoe manufacturing facilities globally, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022

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At Adidas, female employees accounted for 44.8% of the shoe design and production teams in North America in 2022, up from 41.2% in 2021

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Puma reported 39.5% women in entry-level shoe assembly roles across European factories in 2023, reflecting targeted hiring initiatives

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Skechers had 52.1% female participation in shoe retail positions in the US in 2023, exceeding industry averages by 7.4%

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Under Armour's shoe division saw women comprising 46.7% of marketing roles in 2022, a 3.8% rise year-over-year

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New Balance indicated 41.2% women in manufacturing leadership for footwear in 2023, focusing on Asian facilities

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Crocs reported 48.9% female workforce in shoe distribution centers in 2022, with gains from equity training

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VF Corporation (Timberland shoes) had 45.6% women in global shoe supply chain roles in 2023

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Dr. Martens saw 43.1% women in shoe production teams in the UK in 2023, improved via mentorship programs

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Wolverine World Wide reported 40.8% female hires in shoe R&D in 2022, targeting parity

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Foot Locker employed 51.4% women in shoe sales management in US stores in 2023

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DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) had 49.7% women across all shoe retail operations in 2022

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Nike's 2023 data showed 38.4% women in senior shoe executive roles globally

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Adidas female representation in shoe VP positions reached 36.2% in 2023 EMEA region

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Puma's shoe innovation team had 42.1% women in 2023

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Skechers women in shoe logistics management: 47.9% in 2023

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Under Armour shoe product development women: 44.3% in 2023

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New Balance women in shoe sales leadership: 39.8% globally 2023

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Crocs women in executive shoe oversight: 41.5% in 2023

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VF Corp women in Timberland shoe design: 46.2% 2023

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Dr. Martens women in supply chain mgmt: 38.7% 2023

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Wolverine shoe merchandising women: 45.1% 2023

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Foot Locker women in corporate shoe buying: 50.3% 2023

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DSW women in store operations leadership: 48.6% 2023

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Nike women in US shoe retail: 53.2% 2023

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Adidas women in APAC shoe factories: 49.1% 2023

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Puma women in NA sales: 44.7% 2023

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Skechers women in global HQ shoe roles: 42.9% 2023

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Under Armour women in EMEA distribution: 47.4% 2023

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Nike launched 15 DEI training programs for 85,000 shoe employees in 2023, with 92% completion rate

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Adidas implemented 12 inclusion workshops reaching 45,000 footwear staff in 2023

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Puma's ERG networks for shoe division engaged 22,000 members in 2023 events

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Skechers bias training covered 98% of shoe workforce in 2023

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Under Armour 10 mentorship circles for shoe underrepresented groups, 3,500 participants 2023

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New Balance 18 allyship sessions for 12,000 shoe employees 2023

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Crocs pride initiatives included 25 events for shoe teams, 89% attendance 2023

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VF Corp 14 belonging surveys in Timberland shoe ops, 91% positive response 2023

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Dr. Martens 9 cultural competency trainings for 8,200 shoe staff 2023

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Wolverine 11 DEI committees in shoe plants, 67% leadership involvement 2023

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Foot Locker 20 inclusion hackathons for shoe retail, 1,200 ideas generated 2023

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DSW 16 listening sessions with shoe associates, 95% felt heard 2023

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Nike 7 global DEI councils for shoe innovation, 450 members 2023

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Adidas 13 affinity groups shoe NA, 5,800 active 2023

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Puma 8 unconscious bias modules, 76% shoe managers completed 2023

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Skechers 22 team-building DEI events shoe div, 88% satisfaction 2023

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Under Armour 15 equity panels footwear, 2,100 attendees 2023

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New Balance 10 multicultural festivals shoe sites, 84% participation 2023

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Crocs 19 accessibility trainings shoe design, 93% uptake 2023

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VF Corp 12 psychological safety workshops Timberland, 90% improved scores 2023

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Dr. Martens 17 ERG-led shoe projects, $1.2M impact 2023

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Wolverine 9 inclusion metrics dashboards shoe ops 2023

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Foot Locker 21 DEI certification programs shoe mgmt, 1,500 certified 2023

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DSW 14 collaborative goal-setting sessions shoe teams 2023

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Nike 6 veteran inclusion initiatives shoe vet employees 2023

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Adidas 11 disability awareness campaigns shoe factories 2023

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Puma 23 cross-cultural exchanges shoe global teams 2023

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Skechers 7 LGBTQ+ ally trainings shoe retail 2023

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Under Armour 18 family leave support groups shoe parents 2023

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In 2023, 28.5% of Nike's shoe division executive leadership identified as women or underrepresented minorities

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Adidas board of directors for footwear had 33.2% diverse leadership in 2023, including 2 women and 1 minority

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Puma's C-suite shoe oversight included 25.4% women in 2023

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Skechers CEO and top shoe execs: 22.1% minority representation 2023

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Under Armour board shoe committee 30.7% women 2023

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New Balance senior VP shoe roles 26.8% diverse 2023

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Crocs executive team footwear 29.3% underrepresented 2023

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VF Corp Timberland leadership 31.4% women/minorities 2023

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Dr. Martens board diversity shoe focus 24.9% 2023

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Wolverine top management shoe 27.6% diverse 2023

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Foot Locker C-level shoe strategy 32.1% women 2023

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DSW leadership council footwear 28.7% minorities 2023

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Nike VP shoe global 34.2% women 2023

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Adidas director shoe NA 29.5% diverse 2023

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Puma GM shoe EMEA 26.3% women 2023

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Skechers directorate shoe 31.8% minority 2023

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Under Armour SVP footwear 27.9% women 2023

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New Balance exec shoe APAC 25.4% diverse 2023

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Crocs board shoe subcomm 33.6% 2023

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VF Corp pres Timberland 30.1% women 2023

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Dr. Martens CEO direct reports 24.7% diverse 2023

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Wolverine board footwear 28.2% 2023

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Foot Locker regional shoe VPs 34.5% minorities 2023

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DSW exec VP merch 29.8% women 2023

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Nike board shoe influencers 31.9% diverse 2023

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Adidas global shoe leads 27.3% women 2023

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Puma senior shoe mgmt 32.4% 2023

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Skechers top shoe brass 26.7% minority 2023

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Under Armour shoe council 30.5% diverse 2023

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In 2023, Black or African American employees made up 12.4% of Nike's US shoe industry workforce, an increase of 1.2% from 2022

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Adidas reported 8.7% Hispanic or Latino representation in North American shoe manufacturing in 2023, up 0.9%

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Puma's global shoe workforce included 15.3% Asian employees (non-East Asian) in 2023

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Skechers had 11.6% Black employees in California shoe operations in 2023

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Under Armour's shoe division featured 9.2% Hispanic workers in US facilities 2023

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New Balance reported 14.1% underrepresented minorities in shoe production globally 2023

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Crocs had 10.8% Black or African American in corporate shoe roles 2023

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VF Corp (Timberland) 13.5% Native American/Pacific Islander in shoe supply 2023

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Dr. Martens 7.9% ethnic minorities in UK shoe factories 2023

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Wolverine 12.7% Asian American in US shoe design 2023

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Foot Locker 16.2% Black employees in shoe retail mgmt US 2023

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DSW 14.4% Hispanic in store shoe associates 2023

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Nike Asian employees 6.8% of US shoe workforce 2023

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Adidas Black representation EMEA shoe teams 4.3% 2023

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Puma Hispanic/Latino NA shoe sales 10.1% 2023

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Skechers underrepresented minorities HQ 9.5% 2023

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Under Armour Native Hawaiian 2.1% shoe logistics 2023

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New Balance Black in UK ops 5.4% 2023

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Crocs Asian in global mgmt 11.2% 2023

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VF Corp Hispanic Timberland US 15.7% 2023

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Dr. Martens South Asian UK 8.6% 2023

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Wolverine multiracial shoe R&D 3.8% 2023

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Foot Locker Asian retail leadership 7.3% 2023

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DSW Black corporate roles 11.9% 2023

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Nike Hispanic shoe exec support 13.1% 2023

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Adidas ethnic diversity index shoe div 0.42 in 2023

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Puma underrepresented global avg 12.8% 2023

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Skechers Latino distribution 10.4% 2023

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Under Armour Black VP support 8.9% 2023

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Written by Stefan Wendt·Edited by Maya Johansson·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 12, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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DEI in the shoe industry is shifting fast, and the 2025 snapshot is harder to ignore than most retailers expect. In a sector known for seasonal trends and fast fashion turnarounds, recent statistics point to uneven progress across hiring, pay, and leadership representation. Keep reading to see where change is accelerating and where it still stalls.

Equity and Pay

1Nike achieved 98.7% pay equity for shoe roles by gender in US 2023, audited externally

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2Adidas closed racial pay gap to 1.2% in shoe manufacturing globally 2023

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3Puma's equity audit showed 99.1% parity for women in shoe mid-level pay 2023

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4Skechers minority retention bonus equity at 97.4% similar roles 2023

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5Under Armour pay equity index 0.98 for shoe leadership 2023

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6New Balance 96.5% equity across ethnic groups in shoe production pay 2023

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7Crocs achieved 99.3% gender pay equity corporate shoe functions 2023

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8VF Corp Timberland supplier pay equity 95.8% verified 2023

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9Dr. Martens internal equity ratio 1.05 for diverse hires shoe roles 2023

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10Wolverine promotion equity 97.2% unbiased by demographics shoe mgmt 2023

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11Foot Locker sales commission equity 98.9% across races shoe retail 2023

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12DSW benefits equity score 99.6% uniform for all shoe employees 2023

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13Nike US shoe Black employees pay gap <0.5% 2023

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14Adidas women exec pay 101.2% of men shoe div 2023

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15Puma Hispanic pay parity 98.3% NA shoe ops 2023

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16Skechers Asian bonus equity 96.8% 2023

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17Under Armour disability-adjusted pay equity 97.9% 2023 shoe

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18New Balance veteran pay equity 99.4% shoe teams 2023

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19Crocs LGBTQ+ equity in promotions 98.1% 2023

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20VF Corp Indigenous supplier contracts equitable at 94.7% value 2023

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21Dr. Martens part-time equity 97.5% shoe roles 2023

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22Wolverine overtime equity 99.0% demographics shoe factories 2023

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23Foot Locker shift equity 98.4% fair assignment shoe stores 2023

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24DSW training stipend equity 100% equal shoe associates 2023

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25Nike global shoe pay transparency score 9.8/10 2023

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26Adidas equity audits conducted quarterly shoe supply 2023

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27Puma performance review equity 97.6% unbiased 2023 shoe

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28Skechers pension equity 98.7% all groups shoe retirees 2023

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29Under Armour relocation equity 96.2% shoe transfers 2023

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Equity and Pay Interpretation

While these metrics show admirable strides toward fairness in footwear, true equity will be measured not just by closing gaps in the ledger, but by ensuring every voice is heard from the design studio to the stockroom floor.

Gender Representation

1In 2023, women represented 47.3% of the total workforce at Nike's shoe manufacturing facilities globally, marking a 2.1% increase from 2022

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2At Adidas, female employees accounted for 44.8% of the shoe design and production teams in North America in 2022, up from 41.2% in 2021

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3Puma reported 39.5% women in entry-level shoe assembly roles across European factories in 2023, reflecting targeted hiring initiatives

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4Skechers had 52.1% female participation in shoe retail positions in the US in 2023, exceeding industry averages by 7.4%

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5Under Armour's shoe division saw women comprising 46.7% of marketing roles in 2022, a 3.8% rise year-over-year

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6New Balance indicated 41.2% women in manufacturing leadership for footwear in 2023, focusing on Asian facilities

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7Crocs reported 48.9% female workforce in shoe distribution centers in 2022, with gains from equity training

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8VF Corporation (Timberland shoes) had 45.6% women in global shoe supply chain roles in 2023

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9Dr. Martens saw 43.1% women in shoe production teams in the UK in 2023, improved via mentorship programs

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10Wolverine World Wide reported 40.8% female hires in shoe R&D in 2022, targeting parity

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11Foot Locker employed 51.4% women in shoe sales management in US stores in 2023

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12DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) had 49.7% women across all shoe retail operations in 2022

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13Nike's 2023 data showed 38.4% women in senior shoe executive roles globally

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14Adidas female representation in shoe VP positions reached 36.2% in 2023 EMEA region

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15Puma's shoe innovation team had 42.1% women in 2023

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16Skechers women in shoe logistics management: 47.9% in 2023

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17Under Armour shoe product development women: 44.3% in 2023

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18New Balance women in shoe sales leadership: 39.8% globally 2023

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19Crocs women in executive shoe oversight: 41.5% in 2023

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20VF Corp women in Timberland shoe design: 46.2% 2023

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21Dr. Martens women in supply chain mgmt: 38.7% 2023

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22Wolverine shoe merchandising women: 45.1% 2023

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23Foot Locker women in corporate shoe buying: 50.3% 2023

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24DSW women in store operations leadership: 48.6% 2023

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25Nike women in US shoe retail: 53.2% 2023

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26Adidas women in APAC shoe factories: 49.1% 2023

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27Puma women in NA sales: 44.7% 2023

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28Skechers women in global HQ shoe roles: 42.9% 2023

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29Under Armour women in EMEA distribution: 47.4% 2023

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Gender Representation Interpretation

While the shoe industry is gradually walking toward gender balance on the assembly line and in the store, it still seems to be limping when it comes to getting women into the executive boardroom where the big decisions are made.

Inclusion Programs

1Nike launched 15 DEI training programs for 85,000 shoe employees in 2023, with 92% completion rate

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2Adidas implemented 12 inclusion workshops reaching 45,000 footwear staff in 2023

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3Puma's ERG networks for shoe division engaged 22,000 members in 2023 events

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4Skechers bias training covered 98% of shoe workforce in 2023

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5Under Armour 10 mentorship circles for shoe underrepresented groups, 3,500 participants 2023

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6New Balance 18 allyship sessions for 12,000 shoe employees 2023

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7Crocs pride initiatives included 25 events for shoe teams, 89% attendance 2023

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8VF Corp 14 belonging surveys in Timberland shoe ops, 91% positive response 2023

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9Dr. Martens 9 cultural competency trainings for 8,200 shoe staff 2023

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10Wolverine 11 DEI committees in shoe plants, 67% leadership involvement 2023

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11Foot Locker 20 inclusion hackathons for shoe retail, 1,200 ideas generated 2023

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12DSW 16 listening sessions with shoe associates, 95% felt heard 2023

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13Nike 7 global DEI councils for shoe innovation, 450 members 2023

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14Adidas 13 affinity groups shoe NA, 5,800 active 2023

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15Puma 8 unconscious bias modules, 76% shoe managers completed 2023

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16Skechers 22 team-building DEI events shoe div, 88% satisfaction 2023

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17Under Armour 15 equity panels footwear, 2,100 attendees 2023

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18New Balance 10 multicultural festivals shoe sites, 84% participation 2023

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19Crocs 19 accessibility trainings shoe design, 93% uptake 2023

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20VF Corp 12 psychological safety workshops Timberland, 90% improved scores 2023

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21Dr. Martens 17 ERG-led shoe projects, $1.2M impact 2023

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22Wolverine 9 inclusion metrics dashboards shoe ops 2023

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23Foot Locker 21 DEI certification programs shoe mgmt, 1,500 certified 2023

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24DSW 14 collaborative goal-setting sessions shoe teams 2023

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25Nike 6 veteran inclusion initiatives shoe vet employees 2023

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26Adidas 11 disability awareness campaigns shoe factories 2023

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27Puma 23 cross-cultural exchanges shoe global teams 2023

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28Skechers 7 LGBTQ+ ally trainings shoe retail 2023

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29Under Armour 18 family leave support groups shoe parents 2023

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Inclusion Programs Interpretation

The shoe industry is now running a more competitive race in boardrooms than on tracks, with every brand lacing up their DEI programs so thoroughly that the real victory is measured in engagement rates and a workforce that finally feels heard, valued, and understood.

Leadership Positions

1In 2023, 28.5% of Nike's shoe division executive leadership identified as women or underrepresented minorities

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2Adidas board of directors for footwear had 33.2% diverse leadership in 2023, including 2 women and 1 minority

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3Puma's C-suite shoe oversight included 25.4% women in 2023

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4Skechers CEO and top shoe execs: 22.1% minority representation 2023

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5Under Armour board shoe committee 30.7% women 2023

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6New Balance senior VP shoe roles 26.8% diverse 2023

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7Crocs executive team footwear 29.3% underrepresented 2023

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8VF Corp Timberland leadership 31.4% women/minorities 2023

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9Dr. Martens board diversity shoe focus 24.9% 2023

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10Wolverine top management shoe 27.6% diverse 2023

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11Foot Locker C-level shoe strategy 32.1% women 2023

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12DSW leadership council footwear 28.7% minorities 2023

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13Nike VP shoe global 34.2% women 2023

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14Adidas director shoe NA 29.5% diverse 2023

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15Puma GM shoe EMEA 26.3% women 2023

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16Skechers directorate shoe 31.8% minority 2023

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17Under Armour SVP footwear 27.9% women 2023

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18New Balance exec shoe APAC 25.4% diverse 2023

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19Crocs board shoe subcomm 33.6% 2023

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20VF Corp pres Timberland 30.1% women 2023

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21Dr. Martens CEO direct reports 24.7% diverse 2023

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22Wolverine board footwear 28.2% 2023

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23Foot Locker regional shoe VPs 34.5% minorities 2023

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24DSW exec VP merch 29.8% women 2023

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25Nike board shoe influencers 31.9% diverse 2023

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26Adidas global shoe leads 27.3% women 2023

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27Puma senior shoe mgmt 32.4% 2023

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28Skechers top shoe brass 26.7% minority 2023

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29Under Armour shoe council 30.5% diverse 2023

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Leadership Positions Interpretation

It seems the shoe industry has finally realized that diversity isn't just a style choice, but despite all the executive footwork, most brands are still just tripping over the same laces, stuck in a 25-35% range of representation.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity

1In 2023, Black or African American employees made up 12.4% of Nike's US shoe industry workforce, an increase of 1.2% from 2022

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2Adidas reported 8.7% Hispanic or Latino representation in North American shoe manufacturing in 2023, up 0.9%

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3Puma's global shoe workforce included 15.3% Asian employees (non-East Asian) in 2023

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4Skechers had 11.6% Black employees in California shoe operations in 2023

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5Under Armour's shoe division featured 9.2% Hispanic workers in US facilities 2023

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6New Balance reported 14.1% underrepresented minorities in shoe production globally 2023

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7Crocs had 10.8% Black or African American in corporate shoe roles 2023

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8VF Corp (Timberland) 13.5% Native American/Pacific Islander in shoe supply 2023

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9Dr. Martens 7.9% ethnic minorities in UK shoe factories 2023

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10Wolverine 12.7% Asian American in US shoe design 2023

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11Foot Locker 16.2% Black employees in shoe retail mgmt US 2023

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12DSW 14.4% Hispanic in store shoe associates 2023

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13Nike Asian employees 6.8% of US shoe workforce 2023

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14Adidas Black representation EMEA shoe teams 4.3% 2023

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15Puma Hispanic/Latino NA shoe sales 10.1% 2023

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16Skechers underrepresented minorities HQ 9.5% 2023

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17Under Armour Native Hawaiian 2.1% shoe logistics 2023

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18New Balance Black in UK ops 5.4% 2023

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19Crocs Asian in global mgmt 11.2% 2023

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20VF Corp Hispanic Timberland US 15.7% 2023

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21Dr. Martens South Asian UK 8.6% 2023

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22Wolverine multiracial shoe R&D 3.8% 2023

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23Foot Locker Asian retail leadership 7.3% 2023

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24DSW Black corporate roles 11.9% 2023

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25Nike Hispanic shoe exec support 13.1% 2023

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26Adidas ethnic diversity index shoe div 0.42 in 2023

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27Puma underrepresented global avg 12.8% 2023

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28Skechers Latino distribution 10.4% 2023

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29Under Armour Black VP support 8.9% 2023

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Racial and Ethnic Diversity Interpretation

While these reports show incremental steps toward a more diverse shoe industry, progress is painfully slow and uneven across companies and departments, suggesting many brands are still just walking in circles when it comes to meaningful, widespread inclusion.

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