LEATHER & SHOE-TECH 2025 — International Expo for Leather, Footwear & Manufacturing Equipment

LEATHER & SHOE-TECH 2025 will be held from August 22 to 24, 2025, at the Wenzhou International Convention & Exhibition Center. Spanning 50,000 sqm, the show is expected to host over 700 brands and manufacturers from China, Italy, Turkey, India, Vietnam, and more. Over 20,000 trade professionals will attend — including factory owners, procurement heads, technicians, distributors, and design studios. The event also attracts footwear brands looking to optimize their sourcing, update equipment, and discover smart manufacturing trends. Highlights include technology forums, industrial design competitions, OEM matchmaking, and factory visits organized for international buyers. As Wenzhou is a regional manufacturing hub, visitors will also have direct access to key suppliers and their production bases nearby.

The exhibition covers a wide range of themes: natural leather (cowhide, goatskin, eco-leather), synthetic options (PU, PVC, microfiber), soles (rubber, TPU, EVA), insoles, linings, adhesives, threads, shoelaces, decorative elements, zippers, buckles, labels, and packaging. In the machinery section, visitors will find everything from cutting machines and laser engravers to sole-forming presses, injection molders, sewing machines, automated assembly lines, and edge finishing equipment. Software-based solutions include CAD/CAM platforms for shoe design, 3D modeling systems, ERP systems for supply chain optimization, and foot scanning tools for size mapping and ergonomic shoe production. The show also covers fashion trend forecasting, tooling innovation, sustainable sourcing strategies, and material certification pathways.

Participants at LEATHER & SHOE-TECH 2025 represent every segment of the footwear and leather value chain. Exhibitors include major tanneries, footwear factories, component suppliers, tool and dye makers, packaging providers, and international machinery firms from Germany, Italy, and India. Major Chinese brands such as Huajian, Kangnai, Aokang, and Kingstar are expected to exhibit, alongside smaller OEM factories, R&D teams, and logistics service providers. In addition to sourcing, many participants attend to evaluate new business models, co-branding opportunities, and modular production technologies. The event also attracts footwear designers, pattern technicians, product developers, and specialists from vocational schools and footwear R&D institutes. Startups introducing innovative trims, smart fabrics, or sustainable solutions will have space in the Innovation Pavilion.

Products on display include finished leather (chrome-tanned, vegetable-tanned, recycled), synthetic options (water-based PU, bio-leather), insoles with cooling or shock-absorbing properties, modular outsoles, biodegradable linings, and weather-resistant adhesives. Functional and fashion hardware will be showcased: zippers, D-rings, Velcro, decorative buckles, and thermochromic materials. In machinery, attendees will find multi-head laser cutters, RFID-ready labeling machines, automatic gluing systems, CNC outsole molders, smart assembly robots, and compact production lines for small-batch brands. The software section features AI-assisted pattern design, cloud-based cost calculators, 3D sample visualization tools, and dynamic foot-sizing platforms. Demonstration zones allow visitors to test machinery and interact with prototype workflows in real-time.

Located in the heart of China’s shoe manufacturing ecosystem, the Wenzhou venue offers modern halls, logistics infrastructure, customs support, and business services. It is well connected to airports and nearby industrial zones, making it an ideal destination for procurement missions and trade visits.

An experienced B2B exhibition organizer specializing in footwear, machinery, and light manufacturing industries. With over 20 years of event expertise, Donnor Exhibition is known for its localized industry partnerships, OEM matchmaking capabilities, and high-value networking formats.