Luoyang Yanshi: 'Second Generation of Shoe Makers' Take Over, Activating New Momentum for the 'Capital of Chinese Cloth Shoes'
2026-05-13
On December 30, the media group participating in the "Small City, Big Industry" online theme publicity event visited Yanshi District of Luoyang City, which is renowned as the "Capital of Chinese Cloth Shoes," to explore how this small city, with decades of accumulated shoe-making industry experience, is revitalizing its traditional industry amid the generational transition.
As a representative of the new generation of the Yanshi shoe industry, Zhang Zongyang, general manager of Henan Hongsheng Shoes Co., Ltd. and a "second-generation shoemaker," admitted that amid the wave of industrial transformation and upgrading, the "second generation" not only has to continue the fine craftsmanship spirit of their predecessors and uphold the core advantages of Yanshi cloth shoes, which are "durable and comfortable," but also actively pursue change by introducing automated production lines for intelligent upgrades, collaborating with research institutes to develop new shoe materials, and improving product quality and comfort. Only in this way can shoes "Made in Yanshi" reach a broader market.
As a representative of the new generation of the Yanshi shoe industry, Zhang Zongyang, general manager of Henan Hongsheng Shoes Co., Ltd. and a "second-generation shoemaker," admitted that amid the wave of industrial transformation and upgrading, the "second generation" not only has to continue the fine craftsmanship spirit of their predecessors and uphold the core advantages of Yanshi cloth shoes, which are "durable and comfortable," but also actively pursue change by introducing automated production lines for intelligent upgrades, collaborating with research institutes to develop new shoe materials, and improving product quality and comfort. Only in this way can shoes "Made in Yanshi" reach a broader market.
Signed! The Yanshi Footwear Industry Association, in collaboration with Global Shoes Network, accelerates the transition from the 'Capital of Chinese Cloth Shoes' to the 'World Capital of Cloth Shoes ODM and Innovation'.
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Recently, the Shoe Industry Association of Yanshi District, Luoyang City, officially signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the leading vertical platform in the shoe industry—Global Shoes Network. This marks the deep connection of industrial resources between 'Yanshi, the Capital of Chinese Cloth Shoes' and 'China's Shoe Capital'—Jinjiang. The regional brand building of Yanshi cloth shoes has entered a new stage of global communication and precise docking.
Signed! The Yanshi Footwear Industry Association, in collaboration with Global Shoes Network, accelerates the transition from the 'Capital of Chinese Cloth Shoes' to the 'World Capital of Cloth Shoes ODM and Innovation'.
In order to further promote the high-quality development of the footwear industry in our region, connect with e-commerce and cross-border e-commerce resources, and build the Yanshi cloth shoe regional brand, after research by the association and approval by the higher authorities, the 17th China Cloth Shoe Capital · Yanshi 2026 Autumn and Winter Production and Marketing (International Trade) Matching Conference is scheduled to be grandly held in our region from June 16 to 20, 2026.
Luoyang Yanshi District Shoe Industry Association Notice on Registration for the 17th China Cloth Shoes Capital · Yanshi 2026 Autumn and Winter Production and Sales (International Trade) Matchmaking Exhibition
