Footwear Trade Shows 2025: Events Calendar

Attending trade shows is essential to the footwear industry’s business strategy. They offer opportunities for networking, discovering new trends, and showcasing the latest products. Below is a comprehensive list of prominent footwear trade shows scheduled to take place in the United States in 2025:

1. Trendz Show

Dates: April 8-10, 2025
Location: Palm Beach, United States Of America
Details: The Trendz Show is held in Palm Beach, renowned for its commercial flair and fashion-forward ethos. This event is designed for industry professionals looking for the latest trends in footwear

Website: Trendz Show

2. Dapper Day Expo

Dates: April 12-13, 2025
Location: Anaheim, United States Of America
Details: Dapper Day Expo combines vintage fashion enthusiasts with contemporary trends, offering a unique opportunity to explore retro-inspired footwear.

Website: Dapper Day Expo

3. Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE)

Dates: June 3-5, 2025; December 2-4, 2025
Location: New York, United States
Details: This biannual event gathers a broad spectrum of footwear vendors in New York City, offering a comprehensive selection of the latest in footwear design and innovation.
Website: FSNYE

4. FFANY Market Week

Dates: February 3-7, 2025; June 2-6, 2025; August 4-8, 2025; December 1-5, 2025
Location: New York City, New York, United States
Details: The Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) Market Week is a key event held four times a year, drawing attendees worldwide to view and purchase forthcoming collections.
Website: FFANY Market Week

5. MAGIC Las Vegas

Dates: February 12-15, 2025; August 12-14, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Details: One of the biggest and most comprehensive trade shows, MAGIC Las Vegas includes a diverse selection of apparel and footwear, providing an unparalleled networking platform for industry participants.
Website: MAGIC Las Vegas

6. The Atlanta Shoe Market

Dates: February 22-24, 2025; August 23-25, 2025
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Details: This event is a significant gathering spot for independent retailers and buyers to see a wide array of product offerings, including footwear.
Website: The Atlanta Shoe Market

7. Chicago Shoe Market

Dates: March 19-21, 2025; September 18-20, 2025
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Details: A principal trade show for Midwest buyers and sellers, showcasing a wide range of footwear and related accessories.
Website: Chicago Shoe Market

8. Boston Shoe Travelers Association (BSTA) Shoe Show

Dates: April 16-18, 2025; October 15-17, 2025
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Details: The BSTA Shoe Show serves New England’s footwear market, specializing in independent retailers and regional distributors.
Website: BSTA Shoe Show

9. Las Vegas Souvenir & Resort Gift Show: Footwear Section

Dates: September 16-19, 2025
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Details: This event provides an unprecedented opportunity for vendors of tourist and leisure-focused footwear to showcase their products.
Website: Vegas Souvenir Show

10. LA Fashion Market: Footwear Segment

Dates: March 10-13, 2025; October 7-10, 2025
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Details: Part of the larger LA Fashion Market, this trade show includes dedicated segments for footwear, allowing brands to present their latest collections to a West Coast audience.
Website: LA Fashion Market

11. Washington Shoe Expo

Dates: May 15-17, 2025; November 13-15, 2025
Location: Washington D.C., United States
Details: A vital event for East Coast-based retailers and buyers, offering access to the newest trends and technologies in footwear.
Website: Washington Shoe Expo

These events present valuable opportunities for industry professionals to network, build relationships, evaluate new products, and gain insights into the footwear market's future trends. The listings include not only high-profile events but also smaller, specialized trade shows that cater to niche markets and specific demographics within the United States.