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# **racing shoes**

**Skip it****48/100 **

a small market ($66K/yr) — racing shoes doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$66K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+230.4%**

**Products**

**54**

**Brands**

**21**

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**120**

**Price range**

**$7.25–$177.67**

**Returns**

**8.3%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 48/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**3**

 ×0.30

Growth

**80**

 ×0.30

Competition

**81**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**39**

 ×0.10

Returns

**28**

 ×0.10

## **Competition**

- RaceQuip25% - TRACK ARMOUR13% - ＳＴＲＡＳＳＥ12% - K1 RaceGear10% - PROFOX9% - PUMA8% - Other (15 brands)22%

Clicks spread well past the top 5 (33% combined) — an open shelf where new products get seen. 21 brands and 120 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**21 **▲rising

was 20 a year ago

**Sellers**

**120**

**Top 5 brand share**

**69%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![RaceQuipRQP 30300110RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 11](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Twtp1-cL.jpg) [**RaceQuipRQP 30300110RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 11**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QMD73A)

RaceQuip$95.154.7★1,61411%▼falling

2
![RaceQuipRQP 30300100RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 10](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Twtp1-cL.jpg) [**RaceQuipRQP 30300100RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 10**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QMBO4Y)

RaceQuip$89.654.7★1,6149%▼falling

3
![STRASSE SIM Driving Shoes Racing Shoes Gaming Grip Comfortable Pedal Work Steering Sim Cockpit Gran Turismo PS4 PS5 Prestige (S Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4154K0qNk2L.jpg) [**STRASSE SIM Driving Shoes Racing Shoes Gaming Grip Comfortable Pedal Work Steering Sim Cockpit Gran Turismo PS4 PS5 Prestige (S Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5GCZVC1)

ＳＴＲＡＳＳＥ$46.384.4★2195%▼falling

4
![PROFOX Classic Auto Racing Shoes Boots Black SFI 3.3/5 (Black 11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31y0NnG7uGL.jpg) [**PROFOX Classic Auto Racing Shoes Boots Black SFI 3.3/5 (Black 11)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VLSZLZN)

PROFOX$97.674.6★1475%▲rising

5
![K1 Race Gear K1 Challenger Nomex Adult Auto Racing Shoes - SFI 3.3/5 - Black - Size 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UVz5IS-LL.jpg) [**K1 Race Gear K1 Challenger Nomex Adult Auto Racing Shoes - SFI 3.3/5 - Black - Size 14**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4VJKL32)

K1 RaceGear$98.894.9★354%▲rising

6
![TRACK ARMOUR] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 10.5)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dovFv1XHL.jpg) [**TRACK ARMOUR\] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 10.5)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZQM9BG9)

TRACK ARMOUR$97.344.6★494%▲rising

7
![TRACK ARMOUR] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dovFv1XHL.jpg) [**TRACK ARMOUR\] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 11)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZR21MGG)

TRACK ARMOUR$98.104.6★494%▲rising

8
![STRASSE STR180 Sim Racing Shoes High Cut - Dial Fit System Ultra-Thin Sole for Pedal Feel Breathable Mesh Ankle Support for iRacing Acc GT7 (Black L)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x5PAnq-2L.jpg) [**STRASSE STR180 Sim Racing Shoes High Cut - Dial Fit System Ultra-Thin Sole for Pedal Feel Breathable Mesh Ankle Support for iRacing Acc GT7 (Black L)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX5QGNL9)

ＳＴＲＡＳＳＥ$63.844.0★13%▲rising

9
![PROFOX Classic Auto Racing Shoes Boots Black SFI 3.3/5 (Black 10.5)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31y0NnG7uGL.jpg) [**PROFOX Classic Auto Racing Shoes Boots Black SFI 3.3/5 (Black 10.5)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VR5YPZZ)

PROFOX$96.684.6★1473%▲rising

10

![Puma Mens Scuderia Ferrari Drift Cat Shoes Puma Black 11](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313SyWKlnnL.jpg) [**Puma Mens Scuderia Ferrari Drift Cat Shoes Puma Black 11**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8TNCQS)

PUMA$79.194.6★653%▲rising

11

![K1 Race Gear K1 Challenger Nomex Adult Auto Racing Shoes - SFI 3.3/5 - Black - Size 11.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31azd3OfGPL.jpg) [**K1 Race Gear K1 Challenger Nomex Adult Auto Racing Shoes - SFI 3.3/5 - Black - Size 11.5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4VK9QP2)

K1 RaceGear$97.434.9★352%▼falling

12

![SEEKWAY Water Shoes Quick-Dry Aqua Socks Barefoot Slip-on for Beach Pool Swim River Yoga Lake Surf Women Men Black SK001 (Black 40-41)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Ab3tItzRL.jpg) [**SEEKWAY Water Shoes Quick-Dry Aqua Socks Barefoot Slip-on for Beach Pool Swim River Yoga Lake Surf Women Men Black SK001 (Black 40-41)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0834N2546)

SEEKWAY$8.824.4★19,7472%▼falling

13

![Vsufim Quick-Dry Water Sports Barefoot Shoes Aqua Socks for Swim Beach Pool Surf Yoga for Women Men (9 Women/8 Men)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lcRdjJMuL.jpg) [**Vsufim Quick-Dry Water Sports Barefoot Shoes Aqua Socks for Swim Beach Pool Surf Yoga for Women Men (9 Women/8 Men)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4SV2681)

Vsufim$7.254.6★12,0982%▼falling

14

![Simpson mens High-top automotive racing apparel Black 10 US](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41G+astQ0JL.jpg) [**Simpson mens High-top automotive racing apparel Black 10 US**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002R4V2JK)

SIMPSON$109.754.7★842%—flat

15

![TRACK ARMOUR] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 10)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dovFv1XHL.jpg) [**TRACK ARMOUR\] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 10)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZQMW8YZ)

TRACK ARMOUR$97.524.6★492%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 54 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![RaceQuipRQP 30300110RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 11](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Twtp1-cL.jpg)**RaceQuipRQP 30300110RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 11** RaceQuip**$95.15**4.7★1,614 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QMD73A) [![RaceQuipRQP 30300100RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 10](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41-Twtp1-cL.jpg)**RaceQuipRQP 30300100RQP 303 Driving Shoes Mid-Top SFI 3.3/5 Black Size 10** RaceQuip**$89.65**4.7★1,614 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QMBO4Y) [![STRASSE SIM Driving Shoes Racing Shoes Gaming Grip Comfortable Pedal Work Steering Sim Cockpit Gran Turismo PS4 PS5 Prestige (S Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4154K0qNk2L.jpg)**STRASSE SIM Driving Shoes Racing Shoes Gaming Grip Comfortable Pedal Work Steering Sim Cockpit Gran Turismo PS4 PS5 Prestige (S Red)** ＳＴＲＡＳＳＥ**$46.38**4.4★219 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B5GCZVC1) [![PROFOX Classic Auto Racing Shoes Boots Black SFI 3.3/5 (Black 11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31y0NnG7uGL.jpg)**PROFOX Classic Auto Racing Shoes Boots Black SFI 3.3/5 (Black 11)** PROFOX**$97.67**4.6★147 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VLSZLZN) [![K1 Race Gear K1 Challenger Nomex Adult Auto Racing Shoes - SFI 3.3/5 - Black - Size 14](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31UVz5IS-LL.jpg)**K1 Race Gear K1 Challenger Nomex Adult Auto Racing Shoes - SFI 3.3/5 - Black - Size 14** K1 RaceGear**$98.89**4.9★35 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4VJKL32) [![TRACK ARMOUR] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 10.5)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dovFv1XHL.jpg)**TRACK ARMOUR\] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 10.5)** TRACK ARMOUR**$97.34**4.6★49 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZQM9BG9) [![TRACK ARMOUR] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 11)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dovFv1XHL.jpg)**TRACK ARMOUR\] SFI 3.3/5 Auto Racing Shoes Black (Black US Footwear Size System Adult Men Numeric Medium 11)** TRACK ARMOUR**$98.10**4.6★49 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZR21MGG) [![STRASSE STR180 Sim Racing Shoes High Cut - Dial Fit System Ultra-Thin Sole for Pedal Feel Breathable Mesh Ankle Support for iRacing Acc GT7 (Black L)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41x5PAnq-2L.jpg)**STRASSE STR180 Sim Racing Shoes High Cut - Dial Fit System Ultra-Thin Sole for Pedal Feel Breathable Mesh Ankle Support for iRacing Acc GT7 (Black L)** ＳＴＲＡＳＳＥ**$63.84**4.0★1 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX5QGNL9)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Comfort-Overall**22%

*“Comfortable fit”*

**Size-Overall**16%

*“Fit is accurate”*

**Value For Money**9%

*“Worth it”*

**Water Resistance**6%

*“Nice shoes for water”*

**Durability**6%

*“They seem to be durable and are comfortable”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**6%

*“Exactly what I needed”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“High-quality best shoes I ever bought”*

**Weight Light**2%

*“These are light the fit”*

**Exercise/Sports Suitability**2%

*“Works great for water aerobics”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“These were so easy to put on”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Size-Overall**32%

*“way too narrow”*

**Quality-Overall**6%

*“Poor quality”*

**Comfort-Overall**4%

*“Not the greatest comfort as they used to be before”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**4%

*“They might have been mis-marked”*

**Swelling**4%

*“my feet swell sometimes so I'll keep them for around the house and yard”*

**Ankle Support**3%

*“Was disappointed that this little S triangle at the top of the shoe was digging i to his ankle”*

**Stretchability/Expandability/Elasticity**3%

*“the ankle part stretch out”*

**Durability**3%

*“falling off foot”*

**Ease Of Use**2%

*“difficult to engage the toes”*

**Value For Money**2%

*“Not worth the money”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall31% - Feet Fit29% - Length16% - Width6% - Comfort-Overall3% - Advertised Vs Actual Product2% - Material Quality2% - Quality-Overall1% - Shape/Style1% - Thin1%