We met up with two delegates from South American countries, visiting the June edition of Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, to find out about the role of the Rivana event on the international exhibition scene and the situation and opportunities in their respective markets.

Nearly 9,000 attendees (+12.5% compared to June 2022 – 80% from Europe) with a significant rise from Spain and Germany, as well as a strong return from Asia, for a total of 103 countries represented at the fair.

It is the young company from Perugia that won the June 2023 edition of the competition held as part of the Innovation Village Retail at Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags, the space dedicated to innovation created by Riva del Garda Fierecongressi with the support of ICE (ITA - Italian Trade Agency) in collaboration with Retail Hub.

Fashion and comfort will be the highlights of the new collection that pushes forward Cortina Group's plan to develop its own brand and no longer be just a private label manufacturer.

The brand, created in 2013 by Tony Post to provide the best running shoes in the world, and now distributed in Italy by Option, presents the new technical footwear designed to cope with all weather conditions and all types of terrain.

A complete sole project - outsole + midsole - that finds application in various types of outdoor activities.

A Limited tennis shoe, created in collaboration with BOSS for Matteo Berrettini. 

More and more global trade fair, with 35,000 sqm completely sold out and more than 9,000 trade visitors from 70 countries flocking to the MOC in Munich from 04 to 06 June to find out what's new in the outdoor world.

The German shoe Group Wortmann, primarily known for its Tamaris brand, successfully participated in the  innovation competition.

After years of examination, the European Patent Office has granted a European Patent for the technical innovation "BLUE GRIP" to the German shoe manufacturer.

Barrow, the streetwear brand designed by Chicca Senia, signs a Capsule Collection in collaboration with Round Two and Sean Wotherspoon.

The latest generation barefoot shoe that offers extremely high ground sensitivity, almost like walking barefoot, while protecting the foot in off-road trail running activities.

Thanks to this collaboration, NNormal shoes can be resoled and repaired by several Vibram shoemakers around the world.

The Makra family expands with the introduction of three new models with exceptional fit, dedicated to different alpine activities.