Exhibition · Melbourne, Australia · Major show

Australian Shoe Fair 2012

Apparel, Clothing · Peltry, Furs · Shoes, Shoe Industry

Official website
Dates26–28 Aug 2012This edition has ended
VenueMelbourne Exhibition & Convention CentreMelbourne, Australia
RunningSince 2009Annual · 9 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See Australian Shoe Fair's current page for the next dates.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
488in 2014, organiser's figure
Visitors
3,000in 2010, organiser's figure
Floor space
3,000 m²in 2010, organiser's figure
Editions on record
9first in 2009

About Australian Shoe Fair

The trade fair for the Australian footwear industry

Since its launch in 2006, the Australian Shoe Fair has cemented its status as the major sourcing, buying and networking event for the Australian footwear industry.

Showcasing the most comprehensive range of footwear brands in the women’s, men’s and children’s categories, the Australian Shoe Fair provides an unprecedented opportunity to preview the next season styles all at one destination.

The Australian Shoe Fair runs successfully twice a year – Melbourne in August and Sydney in February - and is renowned for being a high quality, industry operated and truly independent footwear fair for the Australian market.

Hundreds of exciting new labels from emerging and established brands are launching at the Sydney fair, allowing visitors the unprecedented opportunity to preview new ranges in womens, mens and childrens footwear. The Australian Shoe Fair will welcome buyers from around Australia and the world, having established itself as the major buying fair for the footwear industry.

At The Australian Shoe Fair, visitors will discover the latest releases in...bridal shoes, business shoes, casual/leisure shoes, childrens shoes, comfort shoes, designer footwear, dress shoes, resort footwear, evening shoes, footwear accessories, mens shoes, womens shoes, girls shoes, boys shoes, orthopaedic footwear, sports/lifestyle shoes & much more.

WHO VISITS

Footwear Buyers, Directors, CEO's, Business Owners, Store Managers & Group Managers

Retail visitors include: Davies Shoes, David Jones, Easy Living Footwear, Fine Feathers Boutique, High On Heels, Lost Soles, Myer, Rebel

International visitors: The Fair attracts 100+ Visitors from South America, Europe, Asia, India & New Zealand.

Dates & Opening Hours

Sunday 26 August 2012 10am - 6pm

Monday 27 August 2012 9am - 5pm

Tues

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201416–18 Aug 2014Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney, Australia
——
201422–24 Feb 2014Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre
Melbourne, Australia
488—
201325–27 Aug 2013Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre
Melbourne, Australia
——
201310–12 Mar 2013Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney, Australia
——
201226–28 Aug 2012Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre
Melbourne, Australia
——
201128–30 Aug 2011Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Melbourne, Australia
——
201111–13 Feb 2011Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney, Australia
——
201029–31 Aug 2010Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre
Melbourne, Australia
1003,000
200913–15 Feb 2009Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sydney, Australia
100—

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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