NAICS 42434: Footwear Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS industry
Code facts
- Part of
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42
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424
- 4243
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424
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42
- Codes under it
- 1
- Contract awards
- 2 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $438,203 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $83,384 |
| FY2025 | $438,203 |
| FY2024 | $423,585 |
| FY2023 | $557,985 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky Shoes Inc. | $119,858 | |
| 2 | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. | $26,000 | |
| 3 | Lionheart Alliance, LLC | $24,113 | |
| 4 | Chucks Acquisition Co., LLC | $175 |
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of the Army | $119,858 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8430 Footwear, Men's | $58,765 | |
| 2 | 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose | $24,619 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | $119,858 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $24,113 | |
| 3 | Missouri | $175 |
Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 42434 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
Contract opportunities
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Codes under 42434
| NAICS code | Size standard |
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| 424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers | 200 employees |
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of footwear of leather, rubber, and other materials, including athletic footwear (except specialty athletic footwear).
Illustrative examples
- Athletic footwear merchant wholesalers
- Boots (e.g., hiking, western, work) merchant wholesalers
- Footwear merchant wholesalers
- Leather cut stock for shoe and boot merchant wholesalers
- Shoes merchant wholesalers
- Slippers merchant wholesalers
Quick answers
What is NAICS 42434?
NAICS 42434 is Footwear Merchant Wholesalers, a NAICS industry in NAICS 42, Wholesale Trade.
What is the NAICS code for shoes merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for shoes merchant wholesalers is 424340, Footwear Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 200 employees.
What is the NAICS code for footwear merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for footwear merchant wholesalers is 424340, Footwear Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 200 employees.
What is the NAICS code for slippers merchant wholesalers?
The NAICS code for slippers merchant wholesalers is 424340, Footwear Merchant Wholesalers. Its SBA small business size standard is 200 employees.
What codes are under NAICS 42434?
NAICS 42434 has one code under it with its own GovTribe page, 424340 Footwear Merchant Wholesalers.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 42434?
Federal contracts under NAICS 42434 obligated $438,203 in fiscal year 2025 and $1,503,156 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 42434?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 42434 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Western Kentucky Shoes Inc. ($119,858); Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. ($26,000); and Lionheart Alliance, LLC ($24,113).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 42434?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 42434 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Department of the Army ($119,858).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 42434?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 42434 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8430 Footwear, Men's and 8415 Clothing, Special Purpose.
Where is the work under NAICS 42434 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 42434 over the last 12 months are Alabama ($119,858), Virginia ($24,113) and Missouri ($175).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42434?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 42434 is FY26-SOG: Salmon Coyote Boots, special notice from US Marshals Service, posted September 7, 2026.
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