BSTA Show Information
Northeast Shoe Expos
The Boston Shoe Travelers Association puts on three trade shows per year. This includes a three-day trade show in January and two-day trade shows in July and August. The shows take place in an open-format setting, where retailers can cruise through and peer into all vendor booths. While we strongly recommend making appointments, this show gives you an overall glimpse of what’s going on in the footwear industry. The mix of modern footwear is incredible; you can find everything from comfort, dress, and specialty to athletic, athleisure, and outdoor within our walls. The BSTA shows also feature accessories, including handbags and general apparel.
BSTA trade shows offer the opportunity for retailers to discover new brands and items to add to and grow their businesses. For both retailers and reps, the BSTA shows offer the most productive and efficient way to conduct business. BSTA also provides social events that are a great place to discuss business opportunities and challenges with your peers and brainstorm to succeed and thrive.
Upcoming Shows
Northeast Expo
DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, NH.
Sunday, January 17, 2027 – 9AM – 6PM
Monday, January 18, 2027 – 9AM – 6PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2027 – 9AM – 3PM
The January show is the first show of the new year in New England. This early show is used by reps not only to introduce retailers to their new seasonal lines but also to write “at once” business for the current selling period. Historically, some of the sharpest retailers in New England have attended this venue, and word is spreading about its effectiveness. The event is a booth show. Appointments are strongly recommended.
Northeast Expo – DoubleTree by Hilton, Manchester, NH
Previous Directories
Directions:
- From Boston, MA: Take route 93N to route 293 left-hand exit (of route 93). After Brown Ave. exit, stay to the right as 293 bears right. Stay on 293 to the second exit (Exit #5/Granite Street). Turn right off the ramp and go through two sets of lights. The hotel garage is on the left.
- From Maine, Portsmouth, NH: Take route 95S to route 101W to route 93S to route 293N. Follow directions from above.
- From Vermont: Take route 89S to route 93S to route 293S, exit #6. The exit will circle around and over the Amoskeag Bridge. Stay right, take the first exit (Canal Street). Follow Canal Street about one mile (8 lights) to Granite Street (the bus terminal is on your left) Go left on Granite Street; the hotel garage is on the left.
- From New Jersey, NYC, and CT: Take route 95N to New Haven, then route 91N to Hartford. From Hartford take route 84 to route 90 (Mass Pike). Take the Mass. Pike to route 290 (Worcester) to route 495 (Lowell) to route 3N (Nashua). Stay on Route 3, following signs for Manchester. Just south of Manchester, route 3 becomes route 293. Proceed through the toll booth as Route 3 becomes Route 293 North. Take exit #5 Granite Street, turn right off the ramp, and go through two sets of lights; the hotel garage is immediately on the left.