- The 6th edition of BKS+FIMI will feature 43 top-level children’s footwear brands among its exhibitors, with 11 of them participating for the first time.
- Children’s footwear has been increasing its presence at BKS+FIMI, highlighting the rise of ‘barefoot’ shoes and their great appeal to national and international customers.
- Significant international participation with 14 brands from 12 countries.
The next edition of Babykid Spain + FIMI, which will take place from 21 to 23 January 2026 at Feria Valencia, is consolidating as the international reference event for the children’s universe. With three months to go until the event, the organisation has already confirmed the participation of 43 top-level footwear brands, a figure that reflects the strength and confidence that the fair generates in the industry.
The 2026 edition coincides with a symbolic moment: the 100th edition of FIMI. This centenary reflects the continuity of the fair in the children’s fashion sector. The occasion will serve to review the evolution of the fair over the years, while presenting the latest innovations in the sector.
Alicia Gimeno, director of the fair, has highlighted that “this response from the children’s footwear sector three months before the fair reinforces our positioning as an essential business platform. The support from brands across four continents for our historic edition demonstrates the vitality of the sector and the need for a global meeting point to create real business opportunities.”
Footwear brands have found in Babykid Spain + FIMI the ideal stage to present their innovations, establish business contacts, and connect with a specialised professional audience from around the world. Among the confirmed brands are prestigious names such as Acebos, Attipas, Baby free, Batilas, Beppi, Bigtoes, Biomecanics, Bluey, Boatilus, Bobux, Calzados Victoria, Caminito shoes, Cerdá, Chetto, Chicco, Coqueflex, D.d. step, Dream4u, Fresk, Froddo, Garvalin, Gioseppo kids, Igor, Joykids, Kiokids, Koku baby, Liewood, Mayoral, Muris brand, Mustang free, Nens, Paulkers, Pirufin, Piruflex, Pisamonas, Piulin kids shoes, Play and store, Ria menorca, Slip stop, Stabifoot, Sterntaler, Stitch&walk, and Swim essentials.
It is important to highlight the rise in recent editions of ‘barefoot’ footwear, which has consolidated as a trend in the sector and simulates barefoot walking, promoting correct body posture and strengthening tendons and muscles. The lightness and breathability of the materials are other key characteristics. Now, more and more brands are emerging that focus on this type of footwear or incorporate this line of shoes backed by studies and experts.
Among the footwear brands, the international presence is noteworthy, with the participation of 14 brands from diverse countries such as Germany, Belgium, South Korea, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, the Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, and Turkey.
This 6th edition of the fair will feature new high-level brands, including Acebos, Biomecanics, Bluey, Coqueflex, Garvalin, Koku baby, Muris brand, Paulkers, Pirufin, Piruflex, and Swim essentials.
Trends and innovation in children’s footwear
Professionals visiting the fair in January 2026 will be able to discover the latest trends in children’s and barefoot footwear, where innovation in materials, sustainable design and comfort will be the main focuses. The collections presented will set the trends for the upcoming season, offering a comprehensive view of the market.
Lolly Shoes, the ambassador of the sector
As is tradition, Lolly Shoes will serve as the ambassador character for the footwear sector at the fair. This figure reinforces the identity of the area dedicated to footwear and becomes a symbol of the quality, style, and diversity that characterise the exhibiting brands.
The organisation of Babykid Spain + FIMI hopes to surpass the numbers of previous editions and confirms that this anticipated support from brands is an indication of the dynamism of the sector and the need for a professional meeting point of this nature.