adidas has emerged as the undisputed leader in the sneaker category for late summer 2025, dramatically outpacing all other brands in revenue generation. Between July 31 and August 30, 2025, adidas secured an overwhelming lead in the sneaker market, generating over $20.56 million in sales revenue across all channels. Despite this strong brand performance, the overall sales volume of “Athletic Shoes” has shown a significant year-over-year decline, diverging from robust growth forecasts for the global industry.
Top 10 Sneaker Brands by Sales (Jul–Aug 2025)
Here is the ranking of the top 10 sneaker brands by sales revenue for the latest period:
| Rank | Brand | Total Sales Revenue (Jul 31 – Aug 30, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | adidas | $20.56M |
| 2 | FootJoy | $14.12M |
| 3 | Nike | $11.10M |
| 4 | Brooks | $9.98M |
| 5 | On | $9.47M |
| 6 | HOKA | $7.52M |
| 7 | New Balance | $4.52M |
| 8 | Alo Yoga | $3.81M |
| 9 | Vans | $2.28M |
| 10 | Skechers | $1.01M |
Source: Rankings for brands were determined by aggregating total sales revenue using Particl data.
adidas dominated sneaker sales for July–August 2025, leading all brands with $20.56 million in revenue, followed by FootJoy and Nike. While established athletic brands held strong positions, newer and niche performance brands like On, HOKA, and Alo Yoga made significant gains, highlighting a shifting market focused on innovation, comfort, and specialty performance features.
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adidas topped the market in revenue, maintaining a lead over FootJoy and Nike.
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Performance-focused brands such as On, HOKA, and Brooks ranked within the top six, reflecting growing consumer interest in comfort and technical innovation.
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Niche and lifestyle labels like Alo Yoga and Vans secured spots in the top ten, indicating rising demand for athleisure and versatile sneaker design.
Best-Selling Sneaker Models by Brand
| Brand | Best-Selling Sneaker Model | Sales Revenue (Rounded) |
|---|---|---|
| adidas | adidas VL Court 3.0 Women’s Shoes | $5.65M |
| FootJoy | FootJoy Men’s Hyperflex Golf Shoes 2025 | $3.54M |
| Brooks | Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 24 Running Shoes | $2.15M |
| Alo Yoga | Alo Runner – White/White | $2.04M |
| HOKA | HOKA Women’s Bondi 9 Running Shoes | $1.75M |
| Nike | Nike Run Swift 3 Men’s Road Running Shoes | $1.75M |
| Skechers | Skechers GO RUN Consistent™ 2.0 Engaged Women’s Athletic Shoes | $1.01M |
| On | On Men’s Cloud 6 Shoes | $0.89M |
| New Balance | Men’s New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080v14 Running Shoes | $0.76M |
| Vans | Vans® Atwood Dx Men’s Shoes | $0.68M |
The best-selling sneaker models for July–August 2025 show adidas, FootJoy, and Brooks leading with their top performers, while brands like Alo Yoga, HOKA, and Nike each found success with innovation-driven models.
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adidas VL Court 3.0 Women’s Shoes led all models, generating $5.65 million in sales revenue.
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FootJoy Men’s Hyperflex Golf Shoes 2025 stood out as the top golf category model, bringing in $3.54 million.
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Brooks Women’s Adrenaline GTS 24 and Alo Runner – White/White secured strong sales, each exceeding $2 million, reflecting demand for both running performance and stylish athletic wear.
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HOKA, Nike, and Skechers maintained competitive sales, each with their best-selling model achieving between $1–$2 million in revenue.
Future Outlook
The sustained momentum of running-focused and specialized models—paired with rising athleisure favorites—indicates that future best-sellers will come from brands prioritizing cutting-edge comfort technologies, targeted fit, and multi-use versatility. Brands that consistently update signature models with enhanced features are likely to capture growing demand across running, training, and casual lifestyle segments.
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