News and Press Mentions

The Global Footwear Awards is partnering with “Red Boots Awards” to connect with leading Footwear manufacturers in China

The Global Footwear Awards  is partnering with the China Leather Association and Wenzhou Municipal People’s Government organizer of the first “Red Boots Award” to provide a new set of benefits to the GFA’s winners to showcase their work to the fast-growing footwear industry in China and find strategic partners to produce their shoe concept.   Global […]

The Global Footwear Awards 2021 announces Winners for GFA x Shoe Girls

Global Footwear Awards announces Winners for GFA x Shoe Girls Up-and-Coming Female Footwear Designers.  The Global Footwear Awards and Shoe Girls Studio just announced the winners of the  GFA x Shoe Girls Up-and-Coming-Female Footwear Designers, celebrating the incredible female talents in fashion. With its ongoing mission to uncover visionary design talents, the GFA and Shoe […]

The Global Footwear Awards 2021 announces Winners for GFA x Sneakers By Women

Global Footwear Awards announces Winners for GFA x SBW Up-and-Coming Female Sneaker Designers.  The Global Footwear Awards and Sneakers By Women (SBW) just announced the winners of the  GFA x SBW Up-and-Coming-Female Sneaker Designers, celebrating the incredible female talents in streetwear and sneaker culture. With this special partnership with Sneakers By Women, we are able […]

The 3nd Annual Global Footwear Awards Winners Announced

The Global Footwear Awards 2022 Best Overall Winners Announced The Global Footwear Design Awards (GFA) is announcing winners for its 3rd edition, showcasing a variety of exceptional creative potential across 20+ categories in all levels; Brands, Independent, and Students. The GFA recognizes visionary design talent from around the world with an ambition to provide the […]

Global Footwear Awards 2022 is looking for visionary designers

The Global Footwear Awards is now accepting submissions for its third edition. Footwear designers from across the globe are invited to showcase their latest designs with a mission to showcase established designers and uncover visionary emerging talents. The GFA recognizes visionary out-of-the-box thinkers from around the world with an ambition to provide the highest recognition to footwear designers in all […]

The 2nd Annual Global Footwear Awards Winners Announced

The Global Footwear Awards 2021 Best Overall Winners Announced The Global Footwear Design Awards (GFA) is announcing winners for its second edition, showcasing a variety of exceptional creative potential across 20+ categories in all levels; Brands, Independent and Students. The GFA recognizes visionary design talent from around the world with an ambition to provide the […]

Global Footwear Awards Best Overall Designs Announced

Global Footwear Awards Best Overall Designs Announced Los Angeles, CA –Farmani Group launched The Global Footwear Design Awards (GFA) for the first time as a sister awards alongside IDA International Design Award. The GFA recognizes visionary design talent from around the world with an ambition to provide the highest recognition to footwear designers in all […]

Global Footwear Awards announces its first partnership with Sneakers By Women.

Los Angeles, CA – Global Footwear Awards(GFA) is launching a special award for Up and Coming Female Sneaker Designers! The Global Footwear Awards and Sneakers By Women are joining to create an award to celebrate the incredible female talents in streetwear and sneaker culture. With its ongoing mission to uncover visionary design talents, the GFA […]

GFA 2020 Winners Announced

Global Footwear Awards First Annual Winners Announced Los Angeles, CA –Farmani Group is launching The Global Footwear Design Awards (GFA) for the first time as a sister awards alongside IDA International Design Award. The GFA recognizes visionary design talent fromaround the world with an ambition to provide the highest recognition to footwear designers on all […]

The GFA Trophies

Global Footwear Awards is proud to present beautiful handmade trophies. Standing 20 cm tall, made of black crystal and high-quality glass. These trophies will be awarded to the overall- designs in the following categories: Art Footwear Fashion: Pro Fashion: Non-Pro Sneakers: Pro Sneakers: Non Pro Sustainability: Pro Sustainability: Non-Pro Kids: Pro Kids: Non Pro Medical: […]

Global Footwear Design Awards Jury Announces the First Annual Winners

Global Footwear Design Award Announces Winners in the First Annual Edition The Global Footwear Design Award (GFA) has announced the winners in the inaugural edition of its prestigious awards program. Honoring the most brilliant talents and outstanding global Footwear Designs, it sets the stage for GFA to take its place as a benchmark of design excellence across […]

In Conversation With: Jaden Zhai

 Global Footwear Awards Category winner Jaden Zhai Ko discussed Sonic IQ 1.0 , GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. Sonic IQ 1.0 was awarded the best in kids category for independent level. […]

In Conversation With: Kira Goodey

 Global Footwear Awards winner,  Kira Goodey, discussed Genderless Heels , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. Genderless Heels was awarded Best Overall in Unisex Fashion. Genderless Heels IS OUTRAGEOUS SHOES IN INCLUSIVE SIZES. For a decade, Kira Goodey (@kiragoodey) has built an […]

In Conversation With: Sarah Diab

 Global Footwear Awards winner,  Sarah Diab, discussed The Fibonacci Mule , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. The Fibonacci Mule was awarded the best in Women’s Fashion category for brand level as well as the winner of GFA x Shoe Girls Up […]

In Conversation With: Ruben Asuo

 Global Footwear Awards winner,  Ruben Asuo discussed Gravel , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. Gravel was awarded the best in Sustainability and Social Impact.     Gravel is a football boot, which was designed for the rough conditions of Ghanaian football […]

In Conversation With: Parthasarathee Behura

 Global Footwear Awards winner,  Parthasarathee Behura, discussed ARCapsule , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. ARCapsule was awarded Best Overall Sports performance.     ARCapsule has been reimagined as an update for the current Adidas Adios Pro2 series.It features an adjustable carbon fibre […]

In Conversation With: Abdul Lawal

 Global Footwear Awards Emerging Designer of the Year, Abdul Lawal, discussed Pointe.2 , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. Pointe.2 was awarded Best Overall in 3D Print footwear, medical footwear as well as Footwear Innovation.   A smart footwear system to help […]

In Conversation With: Haoran Qi

 Global Footwear Awards winner,  Haoran Qi, discussed Tabi Flow , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. Tabi Flow was awarded GFA x SHOE GIRLS UP-AND-COMING FEMALE FOOTWEAR DESIGNER.     Tabi Flow is a combination of tabi traditional shoes and 3d printing […]

In Conversation With: Tori Soudan

 Global Footwear Awards winner,  Tori Soudan, discussed The Julee Boot , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. The Julee Boot was awarded Independent Designer of the Year as well as category winner in Women’s Fashion and Artistic Footwear.   The Julee Boot […]

In Conversation With: Kui Cai

 Global Footwear Awards winner,  Kui Cai, discussed 3D SPHERE , GFA 2021 Brand of the Year. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. 3D SPHERE was awarded Brand of the Year as well as Winners in Fashion Sneakers, 3D printing and Sustainable manufacturing.     “3D SPHERE” […]

In Conversation With: Noriyuki Misawa

Global Footwear Awards winner,  Noriyuki Misawa, discussed Foot’s Nest , GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. Foot’s Nest was awarded the best in Artistic footwear. Master custom shoemaker Noriyuki Misawa pursues formative, yet functional artistly. To display the external space of the […]

In Conversation With: Gloria-Rose Mackaya

 Global Footwear Awards winner, Gloria-Rose Mackaya, discussed Inspired Change Initiative, GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. Inspired Change Initiative was awarded the winner of GFA x Sneakers By Women Up-and-Coming Female Designer. Inspired Change Initiative  was a design competition for young BAME […]

In Conversation With: Brittney Perry

Global Footwear Awards winner, Brittney Perry discussed The Prelude, GFA 2021 winning design. Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify visionary designers in footwear. The Prelude was awarded the winner of GFA x Sneakers By Women Up-and-Coming Female Brand. Lifelong sneakerhead Brittney Perry grew up facing a market saturated by sneakers […]

In Conversation With: Chia Yuan Ko

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Chia Yuan Ko discussed FTW_SYMT , GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. FTW_SYMT was awarded the best in sustainable category for student level. “SYMT” stands for the […]

In Conversation With: Chiyang Duan

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Chiyang Duan discussed mutualism, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. mutualism was awarded the best in special category for pro level. Chiyang’s Background. Fashion /Accessories/jewellery/Architecture Chiyang duan […]

In Conversation With: Zuzana Bahulova

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Zuzana Bahulova discussed Vi-Tech Footwear Skin, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear.Hi-Tech Footwear Skin was awarded the best in medical category for pro level. Hi-Tech Footwear Skin […]

In Conversation With: Frederick Phua

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Frederick Phua discussed City Glider, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. City Glider was awarded the best in performance category for student level. City Glider empowers us to […]

In Conversation With: Hengbo Zhang

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Hengbo Zhang discussed Off-Normal, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. Off-Normal was awarded the best in Men’s Dress category for student level. Off-Normal Off-Normal is designed for […]

In Conversation With: Disha Vaid

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Disha Vaid discussed VERTICO 2.O FUTURE FRAGMENT , GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. VERTICO 2.O FUTURE FRAGMENT was awarded the best in specific sports category for […]

In Conversation With: Marija Vlasova

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Marija Vlasova discussed Woolings World, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. Woolings World was awarded the best in Men’s Casual category for independent level. Woolings Worldis a […]

In Conversation With: Hrvoje Boljar

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Vrinda Gupta discussed MIRET, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. MIRET was awarded the best in sustainable category for pro level. MIRET combined the strongest natural fibres […]

In Conversation With: Vrinda Gupta

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Vrinda Gupta discussed TEAL Design, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. TEAL Design was awarded the best in ethical footwear category for pro level. TEAL Design are a […]

In Conversation With: Rik Olthuis

 Global Footwear Awards Category winner Rik Olthuis discussed Voroni Runners, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. Voroni Runners was awarded the best in sustainable category for student level. Voroni Runners are sneakers made […]

In Conversation With: Yehuda Azoulay

 Global Footwear Awards Category winner Yehuda Azoulay discussed Link, Flipshoe, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. Link, Flipshoe was awarded the best in unisex category for pro level. Link, Flipshoe is innovative […]

In Conversation With: Liz Ciokajlo

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Liz Ciokajlo discussed Natural Selection – The Objectification of Shoe, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. Natural Selection – The Objectification of Shoe was awarded the best […]

In Conversation With: Maria Bika

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Maria Bika discussed Walking in Silence, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. Walking in Silence was awarded the best in Medical category for Independent level.   GFA […]

In Conversation With: Dina Aller

Global Footwear Awards Category winner Dina Aller discussed WA/Harmony, GFA 2020 winning design. Making its debut on the international design stage, Global Footwear Awards (GFA) has begun its global search to identify the most innovative design in footwear. WA/Harmony was awarded the best in Women’s Casual category for student level.   GFA talks with Dina […]

Global Footwear Awards is Calling for International Entries

Global Footwear Awards is now accepting submissions, inviting all footwear designers to enter their outstanding design within the categories of performance, fashion, kids and sustainable footwear. The Global footwear award recognizes the efforts of talented footwear designers around the World and aims to celebrate their exceptional creations at a global scale, while honoring sustainable practices […]

Press Mentions

Global Footwear Award for Pforzheim Industrial Design student

Design a glove that meets the individual needs of the different Players consider – that is the goal of Emma Ehrenberg, Industrial Design student at Pforzheim University. For her shoe concept „ håb “ she now won the Global Footwear Award in the category „ Indoor-Sport “. Emma Ehrenberg receives Global Footwear Award Photo: Pforzheim […]

Global Footwear Award winner Benny Goldberg

Benny Goldberg is redefining “peak” performance. Goldberg (B.F.A., industrial design) has won the Global Footwear Award 2022 in Sports Performance, student division. His winning design, The Street Hiker, featuring colorways inspired by U.S. National Parks, is “designed to be worn by fashion and streetwear enthusiasts as they explore the urban world.” “I set my alarm and woke up […]

Student-designed ‘smart slipper’ awarded Global Footwear Award

  Facing a rapidly aging society, two UNNC PDM Year 4 students, Menghao Yuan and Yanzhe Wang, designed “Smart Slippers” which are not only comfortable to wear but also provide a caring and personalised healthcare solution for the elderly. The “Smart Slippers” project was also awarded Global Footwear Awards Overall Winner in Special Awards, Winner in Social […]

Croatia Week article

Croatian eco-sneaker brand Miret wins big at Global Footwear Awards Croatian eco-sneaker brand Miret has beaten prestigious world brands to win three awards at the Global Footwear Awards. Just over six years ago, brothers Domagoj and Hrvoje Boljar, whi are from Duga Resa, a town just outside of Zagreb, launched their Miret sneaker brand which […]

Fox 43 article

Global Footwear Awards proudly announces the First Annual Winners Los Angeles, CA – Farmani Group launched The Global Footwear Design Awards (GFA) for the first time as a sister awards alongside IDA International Design Award. The GFA recognizes visionary design talent from around the world with an ambition to provide the highest recognition to footwear designers on […]
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Designscene Magazine Article

Here Are The First Annual Winners of Global Footwear Awards The GFA honors strategic thinking and innovative solutions to footwear, sustainability and social impact. Recognizing visionary design talents from all around the world, The Global Footwear Design Awards (GFA) has announced the first annual winners. Launched as a sister award alongside International Design Award by Farmani […]