TRENDINSIGHT
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Aside from footwear, what other type of gear or
accessories have you purchased for trail running?
How often do you purchase new
footwear for trail running?
18%
38%
30%
14%
Less than 1
time each
year
1 time
each year
2-3 times
each year
4 times
each year
or more
If you purchased any additional
items, did you select the item?
6%
6%
7%
I did not purchase
any additional
items
At the suggestion
of the store
sales associate
At the suggestion
of the
eCommerce site
On your own / Saw
it in store's display
25%
31%
45%
58%
61%
64%
79%
94%
Insoles Self Defense
products
Waist belt Hats Backpack Nutrition
bars/gels
Hydration
accessories
Socks
2%
18%
34%
35%
11%
$75 or
less
$75-$100 $100-
$125
$125-
$150
$150
or more
How much would you expect to pay
for new trail running footwear?
Where do you shop for trail running shoes?
11%
15%
19%
20%
39%
40%
56%
64%
69%
Mass Merchant Department store ONLINE
buy online,
pick up in store
Single brand
specific store
ONLINE
single brand
specific site
Sporting goods
chain
Run specialty
store:
Outdoor specialty
store
ONLINE
ship to you
7%
8%
9%
34%
42%
I have purchased
lightly used
hiking boots
I have purchased
both lightly used
footwear for
trail running and
hiking boots
I have purchased
lightly used
footwear for trail
running
No, I haven't
and would not
consider it
I haven't,
but would
consider it
Have you ever or would you consider buying
lightly used footwear for trail running or hiking?
TRAIL RUNNING PURCHASING PREFERENCES
80%
38 • January/February 2023 sportstyle • sportstylemag.com
