The Wonsan Leather Shoes Factory, which came first at last year's exhibition, has striven to raise the quality of products while more frequently organizing a panel discussion on them.

The Ryuwon Footwear Factory, turned into a standard one in the country's shoe-making industry, has developed ventilative and light net sporting shoes for men and women and tens of kinds of new products, including new-type football, volleyball and basketball shoes.

The Pyongyang Leather Shoes Factory and the Pothonggang Footwear Factory have sped up the production of new-type leather shoes, sporting shoes and canvas shoes for the exhibition.

The Sochon Haedong Factory, Rason Samryong Footwear Factory and other footwear factories across the country are striving to present smart goods representing their factories.

The 2018 National Footwear Exhibition was the first of its kind in the country, which won a great popularity from among citizens.