European Shoemaker Competition 2025

In 2025 the European Shoemaker Competition will be held. The organisation is in the hands of the Dutch Shoemaker Organisation (NSV) in cooperation with the Dutch Shoe Academy.

The goal of the European Shoemaker competition is to demonstrate and compare the technical knowledge included in our craft on a European level.

At the same time we can promote our products and services with the European Shoemaker competition. We can build up the image, reputation and the quality of the shoemakers and shoe repairers trade.

The current framework hasn't changed. Some years ago, a new category was introduced, "pimped shoes". This category was taken out. More information can be found in the conditions of participation

Our association tried to translate the conditions of participation as good as possible.
Unfortunately our native language is not English and we did not have the financial possibilities to translate them by an official bureau. However we would be very pleased if foreign participants would participate in our European Shoemaker Competition. You van find the application form here.

We received some questions about payment by PayPal. This is possible but we charge you € 1,88 extra for the costs. Please fill in on your application form "Payment by PayPal". Than we will send you an invoice directly through PayPal so that you can pay. This makes the total entry € 50,- plus VAT, € 10,50 and plus € 1,88. In Total € 62,38.

Please make sure you don't write a value on the post packet with your competition piece. We know your entry is "priceless" but otherwise customs fee have to be paid. Because they think we have bought something abroad. And we will send your entry for the competition after judged and displaying in return.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us via:
e-mail info@schoenmaker.nl or telephone +31226423685.

Kind regards,
Margret Hoekenga-Idema
Secretary general of the Dutch Shoemakers Association