Boston Shoe Travelers Association
Founded in Boston in 1901, BSTA is the oldest regional shoe travelers association in the United States.
We sponsor two trade shows a year in the Northeast for shoe retailers, providing you with the latest merchandise in all categories and genders for the upcoming season for your review.
BSTA represents almost 250 sales representatives and over 600 shoe and accessory brands!
Useful Links
- National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA)
- National Shoe Travelers (NST)
- Soles for Souls
- Two Ten Footwear Foundation
Become a Member
Interested in joining the Boston Shoe Travelers Association? Membership is limited to qualified sales representatives.
2026 Upcoming Shows
- January 18 – 20, 2026
- August 9 – 10, 2026
2027 Upcoming Shows
- January 17-19, 2027
All shows are held at the Doubletree by Hilton in Manchester, NH
Retailer of the Year
Congratulations to Mark Adrian Shoes, Gloucester, MA for being named BSTA’s 2025 Retailer of the Year!