What industry do shoes belong to

Shoes belong to the light textile industry.

The textile industry is an industrial sector that produces consumer goods, including textiles, food, papermaking, pharmaceuticals, and daily consumer goods production. It is an important component of the national economy. Textile products are not only the basic necessities of life for the people, but also widely used in national defense, heavy industry, culture, education, and health. The textile industry is an important production sector for the country to accumulate funds and earn foreign exchange through exports. Therefore, the development of the textile industry is of great significance in the economic construction of ethnic regions.