Description
The 25th Anniversary International Exhibition of Footwear and Leather Goods SHOESSTAR-Irkutsk is an industry platform for the East Siberian region, where manufacturers and retailers meet to plan purchases for the Spring-Summer 2027 season. The event will take place on 17–18 September 2026 at the Sibexpocentre exhibition complex, located at 253A Baikalskaya St., Pavilion 2. Admission is free. The exhibition brings together buyers from Irkutsk Region, the Republic of Buryatia, Transbaikal and Krasnoyarsk territories, Yakutia, the Republic of Tuva, and Mongolia. SHOESSTAR is a series of regional exhibitions operating directly in Russia and Kazakhstan, providing participants with access to collections without intermediaries and prompt delivery times. Over 25 years, the exhibition has become a traditional meeting place for footwear industry professionals in Eastern Siberia.
The exposition presents footwear and leather goods for the Spring-Summer 2027 season from Russian and international brands. The range includes models for women, men, children and teenagers — from classic and sports to casual and specialized footwear. Suppliers from Germany, Spain, Switzerland, China, Turkey, Belarus and Russia offer products from open stock for rapid inventory replenishment. Among the represented brands are Rieker, STROBBS, Covani, Bonavi, Myset, Selm, Gala shoes, Sikvel and others.
Exhibition sections
- Women's footwear
- Men's footwear
- Children's and teenage footwear
- Classic footwear
- Sports footwear
- Casual footwear
- Specialized footwear
- Leather goods (bags, belts, wallets, gloves, accessories)
SHOESSTAR and FASHIONSTAR exhibitions also serve as a business platform, a meeting point for manufacturers and consumers. The business program includes seminars for footwear buyers on merchandising and store management, round tables with participation of regional authorities and manufacturers, sales training and style master classes. The program features presentations of new collections and discussions of footwear fashion trends. The products presented at the exhibition take into account the climatic features and consumer demand of the Irkutsk region and neighboring territories. More than 770 footwear stores operate in the Irkutsk region, creating potential for establishing business contacts and expanding sales geography. Participation in the exhibition allows buyers to explore a wide range of products, compare offers and conclude mutually beneficial contracts.