European Footwear Confederation

The Voice of the European Footwear Industry: promoting its interests and values

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21000

Companies

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The European Footwear Industry handicrafted and innovative a key part of the fashion industry concerned about safety durability and high standards respecting the environment always looking towards differentiation

Latest Publications

News, Press Releases CEC reaction to the Report on an EU Textiles Strategy
2 June 2023

CEC reaction to the Report on an EU Textiles Strategy

  • Sustainability
  • Sustainable Circular Textiles
Press Releases, Projects SHOEGAME: Innovation in Footwear VET studies with a Serious Game
30 May 2023

SHOEGAME: Innovation in Footwear VET studies with a Serious Game

  • Digital Game
  • SHOEGAME
News Chromium VI limit in the context of EU Skin Sensitiser Restrictions
8 May 2023

Chromium VI limit in the context of EU Skin Sensitiser Restrictions

  • Joint Statement
News Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposal: further improving the responsible management of unsold goods
3 May 2023

Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation proposal: further improving the responsible management of unsold goods

  • Ecodesign
  • Joint Statement
  • Sustainability
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Events

7 November 2023 - 9 November 2023

7th edition of the World Footwear Congress

Istanbul, Türkiye
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Calendar

Worldwide trade shows and other events

Ecodesign Guide for Footwear Industry

This short guide provides strategies to assist footwear companies in the development of footwear products with lower environment footprint

Working together towards a TCLF Pact for Skills!

The EU Pact for Skills for the Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear (TCLF) sectors

Trade Barriers

Drop us a message here to report a trade barrier you are facing or any Market Access issues related to footwear.

Access2Market Portal

Exporting from the EU, importing into the EU, Rules of Origin Self Assessment tool - all you need to know.

Where to study?

Tell us your specific interest, and we will guide you through the offer of European High Education and VET providers. See also the list proposed.

EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

Everything you need to know about EU-UK footwear trade and future relations

Ongoing Projects

Erasmus+

SHOE 5.0

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Erasmus+

SHOEGAME

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Digital FABLAB

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Erasmus+

DiaSHOE

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Past Projects

Interreg

Success Road

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European Social Dialogue

Implementing best practices to increase the attractiveness of the Footwear Sector (Second part)

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Erasmus+

SciLED

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LIFE

LIFE GreenShoes4All

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Erasmus +

Skills4Smart TCLF Industries 2030

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Erasmus+

Digital TCLF 2025

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Erasmus+

Fit2Comfort

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European Social Dialogue

Attracting New Skilled Workforce

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