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Reasons for consumers to buy sports apparel, shoes & equipment in the United States 2016

Why do you purchase sports apparel, sports shoes and sports equipment or gear?
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The data displays why consumers in the U.S. purchase sports apparel, shoes, equipment and gear in 2016. During the survey, 23.8% of the respondents said they purchased sports items because they felt like shopping.

Because I need clothing goods 54.76
Because I want to treat myself to something 36.11
Because I need them for sports 32.84
Because I feel like shopping 23.84
Because new items are available/a new season has started 23.81
Other 4.99