About this expo
AYMOD is the International Footwear Fashion Fair held in Istanbul, organized by TASD Fuarcılık A. Ş., the exhibition subsidiary of the Footwear Industrialists Association of Türkiye (TASD). The fair has been organized continuously for 37 years and is positioned as the second largest fair of its kind in the world, serving as the largest trade platform of the Turkish Footwear Industry. The upcoming edition is scheduled from October 7 to October 10, 2026.
The fair takes place at the Istanbul Expo Center, utilizing Halls 5, 6, and 7, with a total fairground spanning 40,000 m². Exhibit sectors include footwear manufacturers covering women's, men's, children's, work, sports, safety shoes, slippers, boots, and long leg boots; leather goods manufacturers producing ladies bags, briefcases, belts, purses, wallets, and travelling bags; and side materials manufacturers offering shoecare products, shoe polishes, and shoe trucks. Designers, wholesalers, associations, foundations, agencies, and trade magazines also participate. Collections include Classic, Sport, and Handmade models.
AYMOD facilitates B2B business meetings and targets international buyers from EU Countries, Russian Speaking and CIS Countries, the Balkans, the Middle East, the Gulf Region, and Africa. Visitor profiles include exporter firms, importer firms, retailers, shoe stores, wholesalers, designers, foreign trade companies, and sector professionals.
Highlights
5 items- Held at the Istanbul Expo Center in Halls 5, 6, and 7, spanning 40,000 m²
- Positioned as the second largest footwear fashion fair in the world
- Organized continuously for 37 years by TASD Fuarcılık A. Ş., exhibition subsidiary of the Footwear Industrialists Association of Türkiye (TASD)
- Upcoming edition scheduled October 7 to 10, 2026
- Targets international buyers from EU Countries, Russian Speaking and CIS Countries, the Balkans, Middle East, Gulf Region, and Africa
FAQ
5 questionsWhere is AYMOD held?+
AYMOD is held at the Istanbul Expo Center, utilizing Halls 5, 6, and 7, with a fairground spanning 40,000 m².
Who organizes AYMOD?+
The fair is organized by TASD Fuarcılık A. Ş., the exhibition subsidiary of the Footwear Industrialists Association of Türkiye (TASD).
When is the next edition of AYMOD?+
The upcoming edition is scheduled from October 7 to October 10, 2026.
What types of products are exhibited at AYMOD?+
The fair showcases footwear (women's, men's, and children's shoes, work shoes, sports shoes, slippers, boots, long leg boots, and safety shoes), leather goods (ladies bags, briefcases, belts, purses, wallets, and travelling bags), and side materials (shoecare products, shoe polishes, and shoe trucks). Collections include Classic, Sport, and Handmade models.
Who are the target visitors at AYMOD?+
Target visitors include exporter firms, importer firms, retailers, shoe stores, wholesalers, designers, foreign trade companies, and sector professionals. Buyers are expected from EU Countries, Russian Speaking and CIS Countries, the Balkans, the Middle East, the Gulf Region, and Africa.