Testimonials
“The event was a fantastic experience for our debut. We met so many wonderful people and learned a great deal along the way. It’s clear that this is just the beginning, and I’m feeling hopeful about where we’re headed. We will definitely be back in the future, and I’m excited to continue building on this momentum”
Bill Brewster
CEO
CB International
"Thank you so much for hosting us at the event. I know I speak from all of us when I say you were amazing at helping us maximizing the show and looking forward to attending again."
Frank Hart
SVP – Product Development and Sales
MU Group | Airjump
"It was great to spend 3 days in the world of shoes after 25 years.
Phyllis Rein's professionalism, enthusiasm, and knowledge of the footwear industry made me love the shoe world even more."
Ada Gentile - President/Designer
Ada Gentile International
Made in Italy
"ALL BLACK has followed Phyllis for 20 years from her successful hotel shows as part of FFANY to the current Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE) at the Park Lane Hotel that takes place during FFANY week in June and November
This show provides a high-quality experience for boutique brands to showcase their collections in an upscale setting that is both inviting and comfortable. Phyllis provides hands on service and never misses a beat for her brands in each show."
Marty Rose - Owner, MJ Rose Associates / Agent & Distributor, All Black – NJ
"FSYNE is a professionally run show with quality buyers. Phyllis Rein the organizer, is known to go beyond one’s expectation in assisting exhibitors. The results of exhibiting at this show, has been most rewarding to an Industry like South Africa, with quality deals and distributers signed at the show. We will be coming back again. The South African Industry appreciates the support of the USA buyers and distributers and attending a quality show like FSYNE."
Nerisha Jairaj - Executive Director, South African Footwear & Leather Council (SAFLEC) – SOUTH AFRICA
"It was such a pleasure, Phyllis. We can't thank you enough for this experience and partnership.
“We had an outstanding experience at FSNYE. As first-time attendees, we were thrilled with the opportunity and look forward to our continued partnership and participating again in December."
Elizabeth Damiani - Chief Operating Officer, FRESHY, LLC – CA
"FSNYE is the perfect Venue to Showcase our Katy Perry Footwear Collection; Centrally located on Central Park South in the Beautiful Parklane Hotel, we are able to offer our Buyers a central destination to work with us in NYC.”
Gene Berkowitz - Purrfect Ventures LLC / Katy Perry Collections – CA
Thank you for convincing us to take part in your event. We had a great time and a successful showing, especially considering this was our first time at the show and we had a small window for marketing on our end. We’d like to thank you for the opportunity to present our products, and we look forward to working with you and Footwear Show New York Expo again.
Robert Guadalupe- Vice President of Sales, FRESHY, LLC – NY
What I have appreciated the most from being part of FSNYE is how well organized the show was. The organization was extremely on point and Phyllis Rein was always so available!
Jessica Bedard - Owner, Maison Bedard – CANADA