Publications
Artificial Intelligence in the Footwear Sector
How are companies deploying AI?
In 2026, the World Footwear is launching a new series of innovation papers dedicated to innovation in the footwear and leather goods industry.
AI adoption in footwear remains uneven, and this paper highlights where it can create practical value - from planning and quality to intralogistics and sustainability - drawing on three real cases from Portugal’s FAIST project.
Rather than a technical deep dive, it offers a realistic view of how AI improves decision making across design, production and supply chains, outlining data needs, integration challenges and early measurable gains for decision makers.
Contents
Summary
Introduction
How AI Works
AI in the Footwear Industry
Key TakeawaysReferences
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Footwear Consumer 2030
A study reflecting on the main global consumer trends and the key changes for the footwear industry.
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World Footwear Public Calendar
Click here to subscribe an updated version of the calendar displaying the footwear trade shows.
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Media Partners
Media Partners
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Shoe Intelligence
Schuhkurier
Shoes Report
MPA Style