Buyers make their presence felt in Portland and Boston
11/09/2025
The Materials Show attracted more than 1,500 visitors to its two autumn events.
Organiser, American Events, said footwear industry professionals had turned up “in big numbers” to meet suppliers at its shows in Portland in late August and Boston in early September.
It said buyers from major brands, including Nike, adidas, Columbia, New Balance, ASICS, Skechers, Puma, Under Armour, Brooks and Hoka were among the visitors who attended, looking for new ideas in footwear materials, performance and technical materials, and production and sourcing partnerships.
The events will next take place in Boston on March 4 and 6, and in Portland on March 11 and 12.
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