North American recreational fishing boom fuels soaring demand for protective yet stylish fishing footwear
• North America leads global fishing footwear market following surge in recreational fishing, valued at $508.21 million in 2022 and projected to reach $848.8 million by 2030
• Boots are the top-demanded product type due to protection for anglers; men's category sees significant rise in fishing activity engagement
• Key players include Shimano Singapore, Grundens LLC, Aftco Manufacturing Co Inc. launching innovative footwear and marketing plans
• Fluoroelastomer materials, resilient against harsh conditions, lead market share with perfluorocarbon elastomers predicting robust growth
• Analysis examines differentiated fishing footwear for distinct environments and styles, consumer trends and preferences, recreational vs commercial end-use