trade Directory

BFA is a trade association representing British footwear manufacturers and British based footwear brands. Every year in the UK almost £6 billion worth of footwear is sold to consumers and around £0.5bn is exported around the world. Britain is home to some of the world's leading footwear brands and the most innovative directional designers. The industry has a £2.3 billion annual turnover at ex-factory prices and exports over 90% of its production around the world. Britain's shoemakers are particularly proud of their strengths in the areas of high quality dressy footwear for men and women, directional fashion, casual comfort brands and fashionable high-volume value sourcing.

Our website offers detailed information about the companies which make up the British footwear industry, links, consumer information and more