Chicago Super Trunk Show x Stitchdown Expo 2026 — Announcement | Kirby Allison

This year, the Super Trunk Show is joining forces with the Stitchdown Expo in Chicago for the largest celebration of classic footwear ever held in the United States!! Mark your calendars for Friday and Saturday, November 6th and 7th, 2026, at Artifact Events in Chicago!! You may know this event as Stitchdown's Boot Camp — but the name has officially changed to the Stitchdown Expo, and that change means something. What began as a meet up of the best boots and leather companies has grown into a fully inclusive celebration of extraordinary craftsmanship: quality footwear, tailoring, tanneries, and makers from the US, UK, Japan, India, Italy, and beyond. The Super Trunk Show is proud to bring its section of dress footwear, essential shoe care, and fine tailoring to this landmark event. What to expect: 🏆 The Americas Championships of Shoe Shining — live on stage, presented by Saphir Medaille d’Or 👟 Expert sizing across hundreds of lasts from the world's best makers 🔨 Live shoemaking and high-end repair, on-site 🌙 Friday Night Market — open until 9PM, DJ, drinks, the best community in footwear Organized together with @stitchdown, @kirbyallison, @theshoesnob_official , and @shoegazingblog. Presenting Sponsors: Nicks Handmade Boots · Grant Stone · Saphir Médaille d'Or · Gold Sponsors: White's Boots · Bedo's Leatherworks · Dimar Shoe Repair · Landis International Silver Sponsors: Red Wing Heritage · S.B. Foot Tanning Co. · Hashimoto Industry · Shinki-Hikaku Tannery · Tochigi L