Associations

ACRIB - Associazione Calzaturifici Riviera del Brenta - Italy. Trade association of small to medium sized manufacturers in the Brenta Riviera and the Veneto region. Offers profile, system description, events, member search, and related links. Also available in Italian, French, Spanish and German.
www.acrib.it/

ANCI - National Association of Italian Footwear Manufacturers - Provides an overview of the industry, details of membership, press releases and events. Located in Milan, Italy. [Italian and English]
www.anci-calzature.com/default.asp

British Footwear Association - UK. Representing manufacturers and British based footwear brands. Provides a list of services to members, a consumer directory, and a members' search directory.
www.britfoot.com/

Consorzio Calzatura Italiana Alta Moda - Italy. Association promoting the Italian footwear industry. Features a brief overview and member links. [Italian and English]
www.highfashionshoes.com/

FDRA - Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America - USA. An association of firms promoting footwear distribution including retailers, wholesalers, and importers. Includes organization profile, publications, mission and goals as well as an event calendar and member directory.
www.fdra.org/

FFANY - Fashion Footwear Association of New York - USA. A non-profit trade association representing footwear manufacturers globally. Includes profile, special events, seminars and information on shows, exhibitors and attendees.
www.ffany.org/

Ifcoma - Indian Footwear Components Manufacturers Association - Provides a voice on policy, development, research, technology, regulatory matters and myriad issues involving the industry and its growth prospects. Includes membership information, FAQs and directories of products and suppliers.
ifcoma.org/index.asp

Independent Footwear Retailers' Association - Aims to help members of the public find shoe shops belonging to the IFRA. Includes membership details, events, a list of officers and a message from the president. Located in the UK.
www.shoeshop.org.uk/

NSRA - National Shoe Retailers Association - Trade organization representing independent shoe retailers, founded in 1912. Features industry links, services and suppliers index, membership information, and an event calendar.
www.nsra.org/