For Faye Clark of Finale Shoes, the event’s
practicality is another major draw. “We much prefer meeting brands at the show rather than arranging individual appointments at our store or numerous showroom visits,” she said. “We always find Footwear Today Live so useful to dedicate a few days to viewing and forward ordering the collections each season, and all our major suppliers were in attendance in February.” For some, the journey is even more
significant. Travelling from Inverurie in Scotland, Dale Bruce of W M Bruce Shoes relies on the show as a vital buying opportunity. “We have very few shoe shops near us and it’s not always practical for reps to visit, so for us it is very important that we make the trip twice a year to Footwear Today Live. “This is where we can see new brands for
footwear, handbags, purses, belts and shoe care products; we see and buy at the show to enable prompt deliveries, and it’s so great having everything all under one roof.”
Trend spotting Beyond buying, the show also serves as a key trend barometer for the season ahead, as William Kinane of McMahon Shoes in Ireland, explains: “I wouldn’t miss this show for anything! I plan my schedule around it. It gives me a clear snapshot of what’s in fashion and makes ordering quick and straightforward.” The August edition of Footwear Today Live
showcased more than 130 different footwear, fashion and accessories brands, including Art, Adesso, Bugatti, Chatham, Crocs, Dasco, Fly London, Geox, Healthy Back Bag, Marco Tozzi, Mustang, Peter Kaiser, Ravel, Rieker, Skechers, TOMS, Wrangler, XTI and more.
The atmosphere was amazing Rob Sewell from ART and El Naturalista said that Footwear Today Live had become one of the most important exhibitions in the footwear calendar… “The retail climate is tough at the moment, but so many buyers turned up at the show to immerse themselves in next seasons’ trends, which was great to see. “I was fortunate enough to see customers
from all parts of the UK and I opened up a few new accounts as well. Already looking forward to the next show with all the big changes and the introduction of fashion – I can’t wait!” Elsewhere, Russell Galliven
from Galliven Agencies, added: “It was great to be back at Footwear Today Live again and to speak to retailers and other brands from across the UK. I think it is a great time to come together and support each other, and a show like this enables us to do that. I personally love the friendly atmosphere of the show and everyone at the venue is very welcoming and inviting.”
And Warren Brown, Key Account Manager at
Gardiner Bros, said he is also looking forward to the re-branded Summer show and seeing all the fashion and accessories brands come together alongside the footwear… “We have already reserved our stand for the
next show, and we’re excited to go back. For us it’s the perfect opportunity to showcase all the brands we offer, and now the addition of clothing is going to give retailers more choice than ever before.”
It’s all change… The next edition of the show will be called Footwear & Fashion Live! And not only that, we’re moving to a brand new venue too! Make sure you join us at Stoneleigh Park for our Summer edition on 16-17 August… It’s only about 25 minutes away
from our previous home at the National Conference Centre, and transport will be provided from Birmingham International train station and from nearby hotels. Plus, there’s also free onsite parking. Save the dates now – 16 and 17 August
2026. And to register for the show, head to the new Footwear & Fashion Live website:
footwearandfashiontoday.live.
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