The North American Footwear Industry Calendar for 2026

The footwear industry moves at the pace of its trade calendar. From performance innovation showcases to luxury fashion weeks and sourcing driven marketplaces, the events shaping the year ahead reflect a sector balancing technical advancement, retail strategy, and shifting consumer expectations.

Below is a curated overview of the key footwear events defining the North American landscape this year, spanning performance, fashion, sustainability, and supply chain innovation.

North American Events

Event	Dates (2026)	Location
Sneaker Con Ft. Lauderdale	Jan 10	Ft. Lauderdale, FL
GTHR Footwear Show	Jan 27–28	Oakland, CA
The IR Show (Jan edition)	Jan 13–15	Las Vegas, NV
Northwest Shoe Travelers	Jan 16–17	St. Paul, MN
Boston Shoe Travelers Expo	Jan 18–20	Manchester, NH
WESA	Jan 21–24	Dallas, TX
Chicago Shoe Market	Jan 27–28	Lombard, IL
AFA Expo – IGNITE	Feb 8–10	Toronto, Canada
Sneaker Con San Antonio	Feb 7	San Antonio, TX
Sneaker Con Seattle	Mar 28	Seattle, WA
Materials Show NE	Mar 4–5	Danvers, MA
FDRA Shoe Executive Summit	Apr 22–23	Washington, DC
NSRA Footwear Forum	Apr 29–30	Orlando, FL
Footwear Show New York (FSNYE)	Jun 2–4	New York, NY
FFANY Market Week	Jun 1–5	New York, NY
Outdoor Retailer Summer	Jun 2–4	Salt Lake City, UT
Dallas Apparel & Accessories	Jun 16–19	Dallas, TX
The IR Show (Summer)	Jul 26–28	Las Vegas, NV
Outdoor Retailer Fall	Aug 19–21	Minneapolis, MN
Atlanta Shoe Market	Aug 15–17	Atlanta, GA
Materials Show NW	Mar 11–12	Portland, OR

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