Step by step
6 things to know
Who this is for: You have a finished design, a tech pack or a sample you own the rights to.
- 01
What you supply
A design you own, defined well enough to quote and sample.
- Tech pack, technical drawings or a sample
- Materials list with colours
- Size range and grading rules, if you have them
- Logo artwork and packaging specification
- 02
Specification review
We check every part of the specification for feasibility.
- Construction, last and sole availability
- Material availability and minimums
- Anything not feasible at your price or quantity flagged in writing
- 03
Quotation
Unit price, MOQ, tooling and sample charges in writing.
- Assumptions and open questions listed
- Tooling quoted separately
- Delivery terms (Incoterms) stated
- 04
Sampling to your specification
Samples are made to your design and corrected until approved.
- Proto, fit and size-set samples as needed
- Your written comments applied each round
- Pre-production sample sealed as the bulk standard
- 05
Production and inspection
Bulk is produced and inspected against the approved sample.
- In-line checks at each operation
- Final inspection before packing
- Third-party inspection by your agency, if required
- 06
Your design stays yours
OEM designs are used only for your orders.
- Designs, patterns and tooling not offered to other buyers
- Confidentiality can be confirmed in writing
- We do not reproduce other brands' trademarks or protected designs
Prices, MOQs and timings are not published because they depend on your specification; they are stated in your quotation. See what affects cost and time.
What to send
Include this with your quotation request
- Tech pack or sample
- Materials and colours
- Size range and quantities
- Branding and packaging artwork
- Destination and delivery terms
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
What is the difference between OEM and private label?
OEM is production to your own design. Private label puts your brand on a style we develop or adapt with you.
Can you sign an NDA?
Confidentiality terms can be agreed in writing before you share designs.
Can you copy a shoe from another brand?
No. We only produce designs you own or have rights to.
Do I need to supply materials?
No. We source to your specification; you can also nominate suppliers.
Buyer pathways
Other guides
- 01Starting a new footwear brandYou have a brand idea or a first collection planned, but have not manufactured footwear before.Read the guide
- 02Established footwear brandsYou already sell footwear and have specifications, approved samples or tooling.Read the guide
- 03ODM footwear developmentYou have an idea, a mood board or a reference style, but not a finished technical design.Read the guide
Six-step quotation request
Ready to develop your footwear?
Tell us the style, size run, materials and branding. Questions adapt to the footwear type, and you can attach tech packs and reference photos.
- 01Buyer informationCompany and contact details
- 02Footwear requirementsCategory, materials and construction
- 03Quantity & sizingPairs, size system and size-by-colour matrix
- 04Sampling & developmentSamples, tech pack, files and packaging
- 05Shipping & commercialDestination, Incoterms, timing and price
- 06Review & submitCheck, confirm and send