The Chicago Shoe Market 2027
The Chicago Shoe Market is a regional footwear trade market organized by the Windy City Shoe Travelers Club, promoted as "100's of brands - one show." The organizers describe it as offering "big city" style with Midwest hospitality in a very relaxing and professional working environment, and note that the event has grown with every edition.
Next edition: February 3-4, 2027 at Harry Caray's Ballroom, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, Illinois.
Show hours
- Wednesday, February 3: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Thursday, February 4: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Format The market is a working trade show where footwear brands and their sales agencies present new lines to retail buyers in a single, compact venue. The club runs two markets each year, one in late January or early February and one in late July, and attendance has increased with each edition since the show launched.
Recent editions
- January 27-28, 2026 - Embassy Suites, 707 E. Butterfield Rd., Lombard, IL 60148
- July 28-29, 2026 - Harry Caray's Ballroom, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard, IL 60148 (Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
For exhibitors Brands and sales agencies interested in showing at the market can request space through the exhibitors page on the official website, which lists the current show dates and venue details.
Register for entry or booths
Venue Map and Hotels Around
Lombard - Harry Caray's Ballroom, Illinois, United States