Shoe Repair: It's More than You Think!
Welcome to the website of the Shoe Service Institute of America. Founded in 1904, SSIA is the trade association for the shoe repair industry. On this site, consumers and find information on the benefits of shoe repair, and businesses in the shoe repair industry can find information about industry events. Contact us with questions.
SSIA Convention
SSIA's 117th Annual Convention will be held July 13-14, 2024 in New Jersey.
SSIA Shine Competition
Show off your skills in SSIA's first North American Shine Off.
Pimp That Shoe!
A new competition featuring craftsmanship and artistic ability.
SSIA Announces Shine Off Finalists
SSIA Convention Approved for CEUs by ABC
Why Repair Your Shoes? Check Out These Videos from SSIA
Click here to visit SSIA's YouTube channel and see all of the videos.
Congrats to 2023 Silver Cup Winners
The Latest News from SSIA
Promotional Materials for SSIA Members
SSIA has designed posters and complementary promotional materials based on the theme, "Shoe Repair, It's More than You Think!" Click here to take a look.
SSIA Apparel
T-shirts and hoodies and coffee mugs, oh my. Click here to order your SSIA swag.
Shoe Repair Shop Locator
Looking for a shoe repair shop. Click here to find the SSIA member nearest you.
Join SSIA Today
SSIA offers membership to suppliers, wholesalers and shoe repair shops. Click here for details.
Shoe Repair in the News
Need background for an article about our industry? Contact media@ssia.info.