The INDX National Kids Footwear Show will return to Cranmore Park, Solihull, on 5-6 July 2026, offering a broad exhibitor mix, fresh market insight, and a commercially focused buying environment for both footwear and childrenswear retailers.

Launched in 2025 to run alongside INDX National Kidswear Show, the specialist event has quickly established itself as a dedicated trade platform for the children’s footwear sector. The July 2026 edition will spotlight children’s footwear specialists ranging from first steps to fashion, comfort, school shoes and seasonal product.

 

 

Leading brands and retail inspiration

Whether you’re an established footwear specialist or a childrenswear retailer interested in dipping a toe into the market, buyers can use the show to test demand, compare category options, and identify opportunities for additional sales.

Exhibitors include: Barbie, Biomecanics, Bluey, Bobux, Boatilus, Bull Boys, Ecco, Falcotto, Flower Mountain For Naturino, Froddo, Froddo Barefoot, Froddo School Shoes, Garvalin, Geox, Hot Wheels, Istamax, Lego Bags, Lelli Kelly, Merrell, Muddies, Naturino, Petasil, Primigi, Reima, Saucony, Shoesme, SizeWise, Superfit, The Footwear Hub and TT Kids.

 

 

Practical format supports efficient buying

For time-pressed independents, the one-stop-shop format of INDX National Kidswear and Kids Footwear Shows remains part of the event’s draw. Cranmore Park also offers free onsite parking, complimentary refreshments, and a central Midlands location.

With its specialist positioning and commercially curated exhibitor line-up, the INDX National Kids Footwear Show is shaping up to be an important July fixture, not only for established footwear retailers, but also for childrenswear retailers looking to expand into footwear and build a broader head-to-toe offer.

Visitors can register for the show online here. For exhibitor enquiries, contact Kelly.Smith@Cranmorepark.co.uk.