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Khairay Footwear — Managed by Khairay Group

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Your design, your brand: we manufacture sneakers from your tech packs, reference images, samples and material specifications.

Upload your design files, tech packs, reference photos and specifications with your quotation request. Choosing an example style is optional.

Category overview

About sneakers & trainers

OEM sneaker manufacturing starts from your own design. You supply a tech pack, a sample or detailed specifications; we build the production pattern on an agreed last, source the materials you specify and produce to the sample you approve.

ODM sneaker development suits brands with a clear idea but no finished tech pack. From your reference images, mood boards or sketches we propose silhouettes, materials and sole options that fit your target price, then refine them through prototype samples.

The six reference styles below show the kinds of sneakers buyers ask us to develop. They are examples, not a catalogue: you can request any of them as a starting point, or submit your own design without selecting one.

Every sneaker programme comes down to four decisions: the last that sets fit, the upper pattern and materials, the sole unit (stock or custom mould) and how the sole is attached (cupsole, Strobel or vulcanised). We confirm each one in writing before sampling.

Intended buyers

  • Fashion, lifestyle and streetwear brands
  • Private-label brands launching or extending a sneaker line
  • Wholesalers and distributors sourcing custom sneakers
  • Sourcing professionals managing footwear programmes for clients

Reference styles

What we develop in this category

Starting points, not stock products: each style is made to your own design and specification. Choosing one is optional.

Design references shown for custom manufacturing enquiries. Final specifications are confirmed during development.

Materials & construction

Constructions, uppers, linings and soles

Construction options

  • Cupsole: the lasted upper is cemented, and often stitched, into a moulded rubber sole with raised sidewalls (general industry information)
  • Strobel: a fabric sock is stitched to the upper before the sole unit is cemented on, giving a flexible base (general industry information)
  • Vulcanised: rubber foxing and sole are cured onto the upper with heat and pressure (general industry information)
  • Which constructions are produced in-house or with partner workshops is confirmed per projectConfirmed per project

Upper materials

  • Full-grain and corrected-grain leather, suede and nubuckConfirmed per project
  • Synthetic leather and microfibreConfirmed per project
  • Engineered mesh, air mesh, canvas and nylonConfirmed per project
  • Recycled-content textiles only where supply can be documentedConfirmed per project

Lining options

  • Textile, mesh or leather liningsConfirmed per project
  • Padded collars and tongues; foam density specified per styleConfirmed per project
  • Removable or fixed insoles in EVA, PU foam or latex, with branded printConfirmed per project

Sole materials

  • Rubber cupsoles: stock units or custom mouldsConfirmed per project
  • EVA or phylon midsoles with rubber outsolesConfirmed per project
  • Vulcanised rubber with foxing tapeConfirmed per project
  • Gum, translucent and colour-matched rubber compoundsConfirmed per project

Customisation

  • Custom colourways and colour blocking to Pantone referencesConfirmed per project
  • Embossed, printed, embroidered or welded logos; rubber and TPU badgesConfirmed per project
  • Branded insoles, tongue and heel labels, custom laces and agletsConfirmed per project
  • Moulded outsole logos where a custom sole mould is madeConfirmed per project
  • Custom shoe boxes, tissue, swing tags and carton marksConfirmed per project

Option confirmed per project at quotation and sampling General footwear-industry information

Development

Sizing, sampling, MOQ and quality

  1. 01

    Brief review

    Tech pack, reference images or sample reviewed with your target price, quantities and markets.

  2. 02

    Last and upper pattern

    Last selected or developed for your fit; upper pattern built, panels and stitching defined.

  3. 03

    Material sourcing

    Leather, suede, synthetic, mesh, linings and trims sourced to your specification and approved on swatches.

  4. 04

    Sole selection and development

    Stock cupsole or EVA/rubber unit chosen, or a custom sole drawn and tooled where your design requires it.

  5. 05

    Prototype sampling

    Proto, fit and size-set samples with your written comments at each round.

  6. 06

    Branding and private label

    Logos, insoles, labels and packaging applied and approved on the pre-production sample.

  7. 07

    Quality control

    Material checks, in-line checks at closing, lasting and sole attachment, and final inspection against the sealed sample.

  8. 08

    Bulk production enquiry

    Quotation for bulk orders with MOQ, size breakdown, packaging and shipping terms confirmed in writing.

Sizing

  • EU 36–47 is a typical adult run; UK and US labels on request
  • Unisex runs need an agreed grading rule between men's and women's sizes
  • The last sets fit and is verified on a size set before bulk

Sampling

  • Proto sample to confirm design, pattern and construction
  • Fit sample on the agreed last, checked on wearers in the core size
  • Size set across the full size run to confirm grading
  • Pre-production sample approved as the sealed bulk standard

MOQ

  • Stock sole units allow lower minimums; custom sole moulds add tooling cost and a per-size minimum
  • Each colourway adds material minimums for leather, mesh and sole colour
  • MOQ is confirmed in the quotation for your specific sneaker

Quality checkpoints

  • Incoming check of leathers, mesh and soles against approved swatches
  • Stitch density, seam alignment and reinforcement placement on closed uppers
  • Lasting: toe and heel shape, symmetry, no wrinkles at the vamp
  • Sole bond line and sidewall stitching on cupsoles; peel checks on samples
  • Colour matching of upper materials and sole compounds
  • Final inspection: pairing, size marking, cleanliness and packaging

The full development route, from design submission to dispatch, is explained on the manufacturing page.

FAQ

Sneakers questions

Can you manufacture sneakers from my own design?

Yes. Send a tech pack, sketches, a sample or reference images through the RFQ. You do not need to choose one of our reference styles.

What do you need to quote a custom sneaker?

Design files or reference images, upper and sole material preferences, size range, quantity per colourway, branding and packaging needs, and your destination country. The RFQ collects all of this.

Do you offer OEM and ODM sneaker development?

Yes. OEM means we produce to your finished specification; ODM means we develop the design with you from references. Many projects combine both.

How does sneaker sampling work?

A proto sample confirms design and construction, a fit sample confirms fit on the agreed last, and a size set confirms grading before the pre-production sample is approved. Sample charges and timings are stated in the quotation.

Which materials can I choose?

Leather, suede, nubuck, synthetic leather, microfibre, mesh, canvas and nylon uppers; rubber, EVA and phylon soles. Final availability is confirmed for your design and quantities.

Can you add my brand to the sneakers and packaging?

Yes. Logos on the upper, tongue, heel, insole and outsole (with a custom mould), plus branded boxes, tissue and swing tags.

Do your running trainers have tested performance features?

No performance claims are made. Running-style trainers are developed to your design; cushioning or durability claims require testing to a stated method for your order.

Can I order bulk production directly?

Bulk production follows an approved pre-production sample. If you already have an approved sample from another source, send it with your RFQ and we will confirm feasibility.

Six-step quotation request

Submit your sneaker design — request a quote

Tell us the style, size run, materials and branding. Questions adapt to the footwear type, and you can attach tech packs and reference photos.

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  1. 01Buyer informationCompany and contact details
  2. 02Footwear requirementsCategory, materials and construction
  3. 03Quantity & sizingPairs, size system and size-by-colour matrix
  4. 04Sampling & developmentSamples, tech pack, files and packaging
  5. 05Shipping & commercialDestination, Incoterms, timing and price
  6. 06Review & submitCheck, confirm and send