Shoelutions at Intertex Portugal 2026
Shoelutions is excited to announce our official participation in ITF Intertex Portugal 2026, held at Exponor (Porto) from May 19th to 21st. As one of Europe’s most comprehensive textile exhibitions, this event serves as a vital meeting point for the fashion and footwear industries.
Between Crisis and Opportunity: The Footwear Industry Responds with Military Innovation
In recent months, a significant shift has occurred in the positioning of several companies within the Portuguese footwear industry.
Shoelutions at the Accelerator Action Cycle: The Future of Footwear is Digital
As the global footwear industry navigates a busy season of trade shows and collection previews, the roadmap for 2026 is becoming increasingly clear.
Footwear Outlook 2026: From Streamlined Silhouettes to the Resurgence of the Boot
As the global footwear industry navigates a busy season of trade shows and collection previews, the roadmap for 2026 is becoming increasingly clear.
Shoelutions Attends “Move On – From Legacy to Innovation” Conference
On January 22, 2026, Shoelutions attended the conference “Move On – From Legacy to Innovation”, organized by the Footwear Industry Professional Training Center (CFPIC) and held at Torre da Oliva, in São João da Madeira, Portugal.
Cloud Dancer: Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026
Pantone has officially announced PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer as the Color of the Year 2026. A soft, airy white with a calm and ethereal presence, Cloud Dancer reflects a global desire for clarity, balance and simplicity.
Global Footwear Trends Shift: Sandals and Flats Rise as Sneakers Lose Momentum, JOOR Report Shows
A new analysis from JOOR, a leading B2B wholesale platform in the fashion and footwear industry, reveals significant shifts in global consumer preferences. According to the report, sandals and flats are gaining strong traction, while sneakers once the undisputed leaders of the market are showing signs of slowdown.
Shoelutions at Amazonas Market: Giving Deadstock a Second Life
On October 18–19, Shoelutions took part in the Amazonas Market at 8 Marvila, Lisbon — an event that brought together brands and creators driven by conscious design and sustainability.
Vapesol invests 1.5 million in rubber sole production
Vapesol, one of the largest Iberian manufacturers of soles for the footwear sector, which recently published its Sustainability Report, prepared in collaboration with CTCP – Centro Tecnológico do Calçado de Portugal (Portuguese Footwear Technology Center), has established a commercial agreement with Tecnirolo/Lary Portugal that will lead to the creation of a rubber sole (SBR) production unit.
The Flip‑Flop Renaissance: From Beach Staple to High‑Fashion Hit
Flip‑flops have come a long way from being the humble beach essential. This summer, they’re stepping front and center as one of the most buzzed-about footwear trends.