This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing all types of new footwear (except hosiery and specialty sports footwear, such as golf shoes, bowling shoes, and cleated shoes). Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new tennis shoes or sneakers are included in this industry.
Retailing hosiery and socks--are classified in Industry 458110, Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers; Retailing new specialty sports footwear (e.g., bowling shoes, golf shoes, cleated shoes)--are classified in Industry 459110, Sporting Goods Retailers; and Retailing used footwear--are classified in Industry 459510, Used Merchandise Retailers.