“We have been mainly producing women’s leather shoes since 4 generations. We have been participating in Expo Riva Schuh for more than 20 years. COVID, and the consequent long closure of stores across Europe, has put us in quite a bit of trouble. Now we see signs of a return to normal that we hope will materialise within a year or so.

Sneakers will still be great products for next summer, as will sandals. There will be a return of boots with uppers proposed in many different colours and on white backgrounds. They need to be very comfortable.

At the moment the markets that buy best are those of Northern Europe, such as Sweden and Denmark. The German market will return to grow more slowly as people fear a fourth pandemic wave”.