5th International Footwear Design Competition (IFDC) 2013

As a focus of attraction this design competition, organized by the Confederation of International Footwear Association (CIFA) will run concurrently with the ’23rd Shoes & Leather Exhibition’ from 29th till the 31th of March, in Guangzhou, China.


CIFA is formed by the shoe industrial organizations from 11 countries/regions. Founded in 1970, IFC has been endeavoring to promote the development of shoe manufacturing. Each year, the conference is held in different region and had established and international platform for communications and development. Th shoe competition is co-organized by all the regional members as well as sponsored by Top Repute Co. Ltd.

Candidates from China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan Region, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam will submit their entries for the competition revealing a dazzling variety of creative and stylish footwear.

Winner Awards will be presented during the Opening Dinner Banquet of SHOES & LEATHER – GUANGZHOU 2013 and the winning entries will be displayed at the ‘TREND WALK’ area during the 3-days exhibition period.

The ‘Shoes & Leather Exhibition’ is one of the largest exhibition in the industry in China, occupied space of 60.000 sqm with 1.000 suppliers from 24 Countries and Regions. It’s organized TOP REPUTE CO.LTD. (Hong Kong) and Top Repute Co. Ltd. Guangzhou. CIFA and the Hong Kong Footwear Association are the joined-organizer of the IFDC. Top Repute Co. Ltd. is the sponsor of the IFDC. 

International Footwear Design Competition affirms the importance of shoe design in this continuously developing shoe industry; to encourage originality and to advance the design vision of the industry; to foster product research and development; to enhance product competitiveness; to nurture designer in regard to shoe manufacture and design; and to merit outstanding performance with awards .

The IFDC was established in 2009 (the 1st IFDC) organized by the International Footwear Conference with 13 international footwear associations as the co-organizer. Since 2009, Top Repute Co., Ltd.with head office in Hong Kong and branch offices in Guangzhou and Shanghai, China, and also in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam has been the supporter and sponsor of the IFDC by offering every resource as possible to the IFDC.

Hong Kong Footwear Association
Judging of the competition entries was held at the SHOES & LEATHER – GUANGZHOU 2013 on 31th May, by a juror committee including renowned designers: ms. Jiang Zhiqun and mr. Chen Xiao Ming, Frankie (China), mr. Lo Chung Pak and mr. William Wong (Hong Kong), dr. Claudia Schulz (Germany), IMr. M. Rafeeque Ahmed (India), ms. Ratna Utarianingrum (Indonesia), mr. Bill Keith (Malaysia), ms. Vivien Hsieh (Taiwan), mr. Pairoj Kiattikomol (Thailand) and ms. Tran Thi Tuyet Mai (Vietnam), where points were given based on creativity, materials usage, aesthetics, appearance and presentation ability.

International Footwear Design Competition 2013
29th of May
IFLE Guangzhou
China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex
380 Yuejiang Middle Road, Guangzhou China