Publications Covering the Shoe Repair Industry

Attire Accessories Print + online

UK B2B magazine for fashion and accessories retailers (incl. shoe and bag shops). Useful for repair pros tracking retail trends, brands, and trade fairs. Publisher lists audited print circulation of 7,300.

http://www.attireaccessories.com Circulation: 7,300

Cutting Edge Magazine Print + digital

UK trade magazine from the Society of Master Repairers/Master Repairers network; covers shoe repair techniques, suppliers, business tips, show news (e.g., Northampton Shoe Repair Show). Publisher says it reaches “thousands” of repair and restoration professionals across the UK & Ireland; exact circulation not disclosed.

https://www.masterrepairers.co.uk/cutting-edge-magazine Circulation: 0

Footwear Insight Print + digital

U.S. footwear B2B title (Formula4 Media) with product trend coverage and business reporting; bi‑monthly. Useful for repair shops following work, outdoor and everyday boot categories that drive repairs. Circulation not publicly disclosed.

https://www.footwearinsight.com Circulation: 0

Footwear News Print + online

“Publication of record” for the footwear industry; frequent coverage of materials, sustainability, and comfort/fit topics relevant to repair pros. Audited print circulation reported at 18,000.

https://footwearnews.com Circulation: 18,000

Footwear Plus Print + online

Long‑running U.S. B2B fashion‑footwear magazine focused on brands, retail and trends that influence repair demand. Estimated audience reported at ~17,000.

https://footwearplusmagazine.com Circulation: 17,000

Footwear Today Print + digital

Oldest independent UK footwear trade magazine; news, brand features and trade show coverage useful for repair market insight. Publisher notes a mailing list reaching 10,000+ buyers/recipients.

https://footweartoday.co.uk Circulation: 10,000

International Leather Maker (ILM) Print + online + newsletter

Global leather industry intelligence brand (ILM) covering tanning, materials, chemistry and sustainability—core inputs for shoe repair. Publisher states a global audience of 15,000.

https://internationalleathermaker.com Circulation: 15,000

Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal Print + digital

Bi‑monthly how‑to journal for leathercraft, saddlery, boot and shoe making/repair; a strong source of techniques, materials and supplier contacts. Publisher references “thousands of subscribers,” but no audited figure is disclosed.

https://leathercraftersjournal.com Circulation: 0

Leather International Print + online + newsletter

Since 1867, this is a leading leather‑industry magazine trusted by tanneries, chemists and suppliers—key to repair materials. Publisher cites a vetted database of 14,000 qualified recipients.

https://www.leathermag.com Circulation: 14,000

Leatherworker.net (Forums) Online community/forum

Large leatherworking forum frequented by cobblers and boot/shoe makers; valuable for peer‑to‑peer repair advice, machinery tips and sourcing. Registered member base shown at ~95,952.

https://leatherworker.net/forum/ Circulation: 95,952

Modapiel & Accessories Print + digital

Spanish B2B footwear magazine (Modapiel & Accessories) covering footwear/leathergoods supply chain, trade fairs and retail—useful for following materials and components that affect repair. Geographic distribution detailed; exact circulation not disclosed.

https://www.modapiel.es Circulation: 0

PRO‑LEDER Print

German‑language technical leather publication (Pro Leder), official organ of VGCT; covers tanning science, leather care and repair—highly relevant to material selection and troubleshooting. Publisher lists 2,700+ copies, six times a year.

https://shoez.biz/en/mediadaten/ Circulation: 2,700

Revista del Calzado Online

Spain’s ‘Revista del Calzado’ reports on footwear industry news, brands, fairs and care tips—including cleaning/maintenance content of interest to repair. Circulation figure not disclosed.

https://revistadelcalzado.com/ Circulation: 0

S&V African Leather Magazine Digital magazine

Monthly digital publication focused on Southern & East African leather processing—inputs that directly impact shoe repair materials quality and sourcing. Circulation not disclosed.

https://www.svmag.co.za/publicationpage/102/SV_African_Leather_Magazine Circulation: 0

S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Digital magazine

Historic (since 1935) monthly digital trade title for Southern & East African footwear and leather goods industries. Useful for tracking regional supplier and material news; circulation not disclosed.

https://www.svmag.co.za/publicationpage/101/SV_Footwear_Leather_Goods_Magazine Circulation: 0

SATRA Bulletin Print + digital (members)

SATRA’s technical journal for footwear and leathergoods; deep coverage on adhesives, outsoles, testing and standards—critical for professional repairers. Distributed to SATRA’s ~1,600 member companies worldwide; 11 issues/year.

https://www.satra.com/bulletin/ Circulation: 1,600

SHOEZ Print + digital

DACH‑region footwear trade magazine; tracks retailer demand, supplier launches and job market. Publisher lists 10,160+ print copies/month.

https://shoez.biz Circulation: 10,160

Shoe Intelligence Digital newsletter + e‑mag

Paid executive intelligence service tracking non‑athletic footwear brands, sourcing, retail and M&A—helpful for repair pros watching market shifts. Publishes weekly briefings and an executive e‑edition every 4 weeks; circulation not disclosed.

https://www.shoeintelligence.com/ Circulation: 0

Shoe Retailing Today Print (trade)

NSRA’s trade magazine for independent shoe retailers; good channel signal for repair shops on comfort/fit categories and service trends. Estimated readership ~5,000; published bi‑monthly.

https://www.nsra.org/ Circulation: 5,000

SSIA Shoe Service (Newsletter) Email newsletter (trade)

SSIA’s Shoe Service newsletter to ~5,000 shoe repair shops in the U.S. and Canada; carries technical tips, supplier updates and promotions. Publisher notes three issues per year (Jan/Apr/Sep).

https://www.ssia.info/ssia-members/newsletter/ Circulation: 5,000