The Footwear Show New York Expo (FSNYE) is a recognized management company that produces hotel shoe shows during the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) Market Weeks . The company was established in April 2019 by Phyllis Rein, who previously served as Executive Vice President at FFANY for three decades . When FFANY pivoted its business model to outsource trade shows, Rein, by recommendation of the Board of Directors, founded FSNYE to continue serving the footwear industry .
FSNYE provides a cost-efficient B2B platform for footwear brands, manufacturers, and distributors to meet qualified retailers and buyers in a central New York City location . The event takes place twice yearly (June and December) at the iconic Park Lane New York Hotel on Central Park South . The organizer is a women-owned company, with Phyllis Rein serving as President and Trade Show Producer . The company's mission is to "foster, support and preserve the footprint and the vibe of the shoe shows in New York City" .