We’re heading BACK to CHICAGO in 2026!
Friday, November 6th & Saturday, November 7th, 2026
at Artifact Events
More info & tickets coming soon!
COMMUNITY + CRAFTSPEOPLE
Boot Camp will be back in Chicago on Friday and Saturday, November 6th & 7th, 2026 to present a world’s fair of footwear: an immersive gathering of the world’s most exciting shoe- and bootmakers, and the most passionate devotees of their remarkable work—plus the leather they’re created from, and endless other quality goods built to last a lifetime.
NONSTOP
FOOTWEAR FERVOR
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Spend quality time with the people creating the world’s greatest footwear—at their booths during the day, and our opening and wrap parties at night.
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Whether selling on site or through exclusive pre-orders, many of our maker sponsors create special, limited product just for Boot Camp.
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We all buy shoes and boots online—and we’ve all had to do with them not fitting. At Boot Camp, the ability to get properly sized is paramount.
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Get up close and personal with hand-lasting, hand-welting, and the entire handmade shoemaking process.
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Bootmakers and more discussing today’s biggest opportunities and challenges, and the futures they see.
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No great footwear can be made without equally fantastic leather. Boot Camp brings together the top tanneries in the world so you can learn more about their process and products.
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Yes we obsess over great footwear—but so many makers are creating incredible products in all sorts of categories. We’re honored to have them all at Boot Camp.
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There will be after parties sponsored by top partners so the party won’t stop after you shop!

