Founded on May 27, 1985, in Istanbul, the Turkish Footwear Manufacturers Association (TASD) is an organization that brings together individuals who have chosen the footwear industry as their profession and who have added value to this sector with their knowledge, skills, and experience. The association aims to ensure the technical and economic development of the footwear industry and to assist in meeting all professional needs. Since its inception, it has continued to evolve and adapt to new technologies, carrying on its activities with dedication. The Turkish Footwear Manufacturers Association selects its chairman and board of directors from among its own members. The primary purpose of its activities, which develop further each year, is to best meet the technical, economic, technological, professional, and social needs of individuals in the footwear industry. It diligently carries out its efforts to make the Turkish footwear industry a leader in the global market. By conducting social and economic activities with its members from different provinces of Turkey, TASD also adopts the principle of unity and togetherness, helping to revitalize the footwear industry. TASD plays an active role in the advancement and development of the footwear industry along with its ancillary sectors. It contributes to the formation of all sectoral policies and practices related to the footwear industry, ensuring the industry's growth alongside its supporting sectors, thereby strengthening its global competitiveness.