Founded in 1944, the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) is the oldest and largest footwear trade association in the US. It fights to lower footwear costs for consumers and footwear companies. It represents the full breadth of the footwear industry from research, design and development, to manufacturing and distribution, to retailers selling to consumers all over the globe. It supports more than 100 companies and over 200 brands.