Polyurethane experts from Huntsman have collaborated with running shoe specialist Joe Nimble and Footwear Innovation Lab GmbH on a Limited Edition project for long-distance runners, that can help minimise the risk of pain and injury.

The new trail running shoes developed for long distances and mountainous terrain are called Altra Mont Blanc Boa and La Sportiva Jackal II Boa

The new World Footwear Yearbook 2022 of APICCAPS photographs a global footwear market recovering from the pandemic, but is still far from an all-time high.

At Fieramilano Rho, from 20 to 22 September, the reference exhibition for the fashion and design supply chain celebrates its 100th edition with 1100 exhibitors and an agenda full of events and activities, an eye to the future and the valorisation of its roots.

‘More’: this was the motto of the last edition of the Messe Offenbach leathergoods fair: more contacts, more orders, more trends, more business, because reacting to the challenges of the global market with more innovation and information is more important than ever today.

The Federation of Spanish Footwear Industries (FICE) nominated footwear entrepreneur Rosana Perán as the new President who will replace Marián Cano, at the helm of the association since 2020.

Wonderflow is the leading startup among the ten selected to participate in last June’s edition of the Innovation Village Retail by Expo Riva Schuh & Gardabags.

The issue of traceability in the fashion business is still controversial. What challenges must be faced, and what chances must be taken, to promote sustainability? This was brought up during one of the Expo Riva Show meetings.

Thanks to a traditional and environmentally friendly production system such as vulcanisation and the use of the latest technological innovations, the Spanish company that owns the brands for children and for the whole family successfully exports to 56 countries around the world. 

Inaugurated during the January 2022 edition, the innovative physical-digital service allows Chinese exhibitors to propose a ‘live’ presentation of their sample collections, with buyers physically able to touch the products with their hands, without however requiring the manufacturers to undertake a long and difficult intercontinental journey, which is subject to the many restrictions now in place because of the pandemic. 

Julia Guzenko, a Ukrainian businesswoman, found the strength to carry on investing despite the businesses being devastated by bombs, challenging circumstances brought on by the conflict.

Celebrating its 97th edition, the fair of Riva del Garda demonstrates its longevity, exceptional resilience, and ability to adapt, while remaining at the top of the international trade fair system and holding a central place of importance among institutions.

A new appointment with Expo Riva Show in the discovery of global consumer trends including especially those of GenZ, with a focus on the Chinese market, accompanied by Joao Maia (APICCAPS), Eugenia Errobidarte (WGSN) and Dean Harry Diabate (Tmall Global).

We listened to the live testament of the companies participating in the June 2022 edition of Expo Riva Schuh, including their impressions of the event and results achieved over the four days of exhibition. For all concerned, the fair was host to a lively and positive climate, with a great desire to leave Covid behind and once again being travelling and doing business.