UK CPIH annual rate: footwear including repairs
UK CPIH annual rate: footwear including repairs stood at -1.9% in Aug 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS). It is one of the indicators in the Consumer price inflation table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1989 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Consumer price inflation table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPIH annual rate by group | |||||||||||
| Footwear including repairs | -1.9 | -1.5 | -2.1 | -1.3 | -1.4 | -3.6 | -2.8 | -1.6 | -2.3 | -2.8 | |
| Actual rents for housing | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
Understanding UK CPIH annual rate: footwear including repairs
The UK CPIH annual rate for footwear including repairs tracks the twelve-month percentage variation in prices for shoes, boots, trainers, and associated cobbling or repair services across the United Kingdom. This category isolates spending on foot protection from broader apparel purchases, combining the retail cost of new footwear items with the service fees charged for heels, soles, and general shoe maintenance. It differs from the clothing index by focusing exclusively on lower-extremity garments and specialist maintenance trades.
Interpreting this series requires accounting for the dual nature of the category, where retail import prices dominate goods transactions while local labour costs drive repair service pricing. Analysts should rely on annual percentage comparisons to bypass seasonal footwear sales cycles that mimic clothing discounting patterns. When benchmarked against general retail inflation, footwear prices often exhibit distinct cyclicality tied to leather commodity markets and international shipping tariffs.
Frequently asked questions
- Are shoe repair services included alongside new footwear purchases?
- Yes, cobbling and repair services are combined with retail footwear items within this specific index grouping.
- Why should analysts use annual comparisons rather than monthly figures for footwear?
- Annual comparisons filter out the seasonal discounting events that occur during major retail clearance months.
- How do repair service costs differ from retail footwear prices in this index?
- Repair costs reflect domestic labour and small business overheads, whereas retail footwear prices depend heavily on international manufacturing and import costs.