Events
Offenbach hosts successful Barefoot Shoe Fair launch
Exhibitors and attendees praised Barefoot European Shoe Fair for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse product offerings and growing consumer interest, signalling a shift from niche to mainstream appeal
Soles4Souls raises over 393 thousand USD in its annual fundraiser
The Nashville-based non-profit organisation has raised over 393 821 US dollars at its annual fundraiser, enabling it to provide more than 24 000 homeless students with a pair of shoes
2025 UITIC Congress set to launch in one month
The countdown has begun. The next edition of the UITIC International Technical Footwear Congress is returning to China for the second time, taking place in Shanghai from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September
Latin American Footwear Forum 2025: regional collaboration is a strategic necessity
Amid a challenging trade environment, the Latin American Footwear Forum is set to return from the 13th to the 15th of August with a more focused and action-driven agenda. We spoke to Horacio Moschetto, head of the Argentine Chamber of the Footwear Industry (CIC), to gain further insight into the event
A year of milestones for the Italian footwear industry
The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Assocalzaturifici, the Italian footwear association, and the 100th edition of MICAM. The latter is being repositioned under a newly launched three-year business plan
Inspiramais wraps up with an attendance of over 8 000 visitors
The last edition of Brazil’s leading trade fair for materials attracted a record 8 000-plus buyers and industry professionals from the footwear, apparel, furniture, automotive, décor and jewellery sectors
AI takes centre stage at the upcoming UITIC Congress
Taking place in Shanghai, the upcoming UITIC Congress comprises a series of four thematic sessions that engage with the main topic of ‘competitiveness and sustainability in the era of artificial intelligence’
Barefoot European Shoe Fair makes its debut in Offenbach
Europe’s first barefoot footwear trade fair, from the 31st of July to the 3rd of August, will welcome international exhibitors, market research and interactive experiences in a growing market niche
2025 I.S.P.O. World Congress draws 3 200 participants
The 20th edition of the I.S.P.O. World Congress, which focused on how collaboration and innovation can promote sustainable rehabilitation, attracted 3 200 participants from more than 100 countries
Upcoming Latin American Footwear Forum to foster regional dialogue
The 2025 edition of the Latin American Footwear Forum will take place from the 13th to the 15th of August in the city of León, Guanajuato. The aim is to foster industry development and regional dialogue
Miguel Vieira in the spotlight in Milan
In an effort to reach a broader audience, the Portuguese fashion designer returned to the Milan Fashion Week runway to present his Spring/Summer 2026 collection
Eva Haak from AMI: Polymers in Footwear 2025 spotlights innovation and networking
We spoke to Eva Haak, Conference Production Manager at AMI’s Polymers in Footwear Conference. We learned more about this year’s event, which will happen in Portland on July 16th and 17th
Portuguese shoes shined at the Willy Chavarria show at Paris Fashion Week
The US fashion designer has teamed up with the Portuguese Footwear Association and the Mariano Shoes brand for his latest show at the Paris Fashion Week
Darla-Jane Gilroy from GFFC: the first anniversary has laid the groundwork, now we are building on it
In this second part of our interview with Darla-Jane Gilroy, Founder of GFFC, we talked about the coalition’s reflections on its first anniversary, the inaugural symposium attended by 150 invited delegates and the organisation's view of the future of the footwear industry
The UITIC Congress is a platform for information exchange and cooperation in the footwear industry
We spoke to Li Yuzhong, chairman of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA), to find out more about the upcoming UITIC Congress, which will return to China from the 31st of August to the 3rd of September-
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