NAICS 316210

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal standard for classifying business establishments so agencies can collect, analyze, and publish statistics on the U.S. economy. Developed under the Office of Management and Budget in 1997 to replace SIC, NAICS was created jointly by the U.S. Economic Classification Policy Committee, Statistics Canada, and Mexico’s INEGI to enable comparability across North America. The current vintage is 2022. ¹

NAICS 316210 — Footwear Manufacturing — identifies establishments primarily engaged in making footwear. Under the 2022 vintage, the 5-digit industry 31621 “Footwear Manufacturing” is further detailed into U.S. six-digit industries: 316211, 316212, 316213, 316214, and 316219. Orthopedic extension footwear is excluded and classified in 339113. Many federal statistical programs are transitioning publications to the 2022 structure. ²

See also on G2X:

• NAICS 316210 overview
• NAICS 316211 Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturing
• NAICS 316219 Other Footwear Manufacturing

What this NAICS covers

• Manufacturing footwear (all materials) other than orthopedic extension footwear. ²
• Making rubber and plastics footwear, including protective boots with vulcanized or molded soles. ²
• Producing house slippers and slipper socks. ²
• Manufacturing men’s non-athletic footwear designed for dress, street, and work. ²
• Manufacturing women’s non-athletic footwear designed for dress, street, and work. ²
• Producing athletic and other footwear not elsewhere classified (e.g., cleated shoes, ballet slippers). ²
• Attaching or molding soles/uppers using diverse materials and processes typical of leather and allied product manufacturing. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	316211	Rubber and Plastics Footwear Manufacturing
NAICS	316219	Other Footwear Manufacturing
PSC	8430	Footwear, Men’s
PSC	8435	Footwear, Women’s

2022 NAICS change note for 316210

• Under NAICS 2017, 316210 was a single six-digit industry. In NAICS 2022, “Footwear Manufacturing” is represented at the 5-digit level 31621 and detailed into 316211, 316212, 316213, 316214, and 316219. ²
• Census Bureau programs are phasing in NAICS 2022 across releases; adoption schedules may vary by program. Bridge and comparative views are provided in official releases to support analysis across vintages.
• Some datasets (e.g., County Business Patterns through 2023) continue to disseminate on NAICS 2017 (thus showing 316210) during transition. ³

Frequently asked questions

• Is NAICS 316210 still valid?

  • It was a single industry under NAICS 2017. In NAICS 2022, footwear manufacturing is represented by 31621 with U.S. detail codes 316211, 316212, 316213, 316214, and 316219. Some programs now publish on the 2022 basis, while others are transitioning. ²

• Which products are excluded from 316210/31621?

  • Orthopedic extension footwear is out of scope and classified in 339113 (Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing). ²

• Where can official statistics for footwear manufacturing be found during the NAICS transition?

  • See the 2022 Economic Census releases and program pages; for example, County Business Patterns documents its NAICS vintage coverage and reference files to help users interpret codes across years. ³

• How does PSC relate to footwear buys?

  • Government purchasing often maps footwear to PSC classes such as 8430 (Men’s Footwear) and 8435 (Women’s Footwear); related inputs can appear under 8335 (Shoe Findings and Soling Materials). See also on G2X: NAICS 316210 and PSC 8430/8435. ⁴

• Is athletic footwear part of this industry?

  • Yes. Athletic footwear manufacturing falls under 316219. Sporting and athletic goods manufacturing (339920) excludes footwear; such items are classified under footwear manufacturing. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — NAICS 316210 overview
• U.S. Census Bureau — NAICS main page and introduction. ¹
• U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS United States Manual (definitions and cross-references). ²
• U.S. Census Bureau — County Business Patterns: NAICS reference files and vintage coverage. ³

References

1. U.S. Census Bureau — North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) main page: https://www.census.gov/naics/
2. U.S. Census Bureau — 2022 NAICS United States Manual (PDF): https://www.census.gov/naics/reference_files_tools/2022_NAICS_Manual.pdf
3. U.S. Census Bureau — County Business Patterns: NAICS Industry Reference Files and vintage coverage: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/cbp/technical-documentation/reference/naics.html
4. Acquisition.gov — PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments (FSC/PSC listings including 8430, 8435, 8335): https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/pgi/208.70-Coord-Acquisition#PGI208.7006