001 — Full-category footwear
We build the
shoes brands
ship at scale.
SoleForge develops and manufactures athletic, casual, safety, leather, seasonal and kids' footwear for brands, importers and distributors worldwide — in-house development, low MOQ and audited quality from a single partner.
From last & tooling to container-ready cartons.
Why SoleForge
A manufacturing partner,
not a catalog reseller.
Procurement teams come to SoleForge to consolidate suppliers, shorten development cycles and de-risk quality. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Six categories, one floor
Athletic, casual, safety, leather, seasonal and kids' footwear engineered in-house — consolidate a mixed program with one audited supplier instead of juggling five.
Development you can ship
Our sampling team turns a tech pack, sketch or reference pair into a confirmed sample in 7–12 days, with lasts, tooling and BOM documented for repeat orders.
Low MOQ, real OEM/ODM
Start at 500 pairs per style/color. Run true private-label production with your logo, last, colorway, materials and packaging — not a re-badged stock catalog.
Quality you can audit
ISO 9001 systems, BSCI-audited facilities and SGS / ITS testing on request, with inline and AQL inspection before every shipment.
What we make
Six footwear categories, one roof
OEM / ODM workflow
From tech pack to shipment, fully managed
Arrive with a finished tech pack or a rough idea and a reference pair — our team takes it through sampling, confirmation, bulk and inspection, with documentation at every gate so reorders stay consistent.
- 01
Inquiry & tech pack
Brief, target price, reference pair
- 02
Development & sampling
7–12 days
- 03
Confirmation
Fit, materials, color, branding
- 04
Bulk production
30–45 days after sample approval
- 05
QC & testing
Inline + AQL + third-party lab
- 06
Packing & shipping
FOB Ningbo / Shanghai, EXW, CIF, or DDP
Who we serve
Built for the way footwear buyers work
Footwear Brands
ODM development and reliable repeat production for emerging and established brands.
Retail Importers
Mixed-category programs, private label and on-time FOB delivery for importers and chains.
Workwear Distributors
Certified safety and occupational footwear with documentation for B2B distribution.
Promotional & Corporate
Branded custom-logo footwear and packaging for corporate and promotional campaigns.
Materials & construction
Soles and uppers, specified to your line
From EVA and Phylon midsoles to vulcanized rubber outsoles, full-grain leather and engineered knit uppers — we match materials to performance targets, price points and compliance requirements.
Trust & compliance
A supplier you can put in front of your buyers
Manufacturing in Wenzhou since 2009, with the certifications and testing partners international retail programs require. Read how it works in our manufacturing process and company profile.
- ISO 9001
- BSCI audited
- SGS / ITS testing
- REACH compliant
FAQ
Questions buyers ask first
Still deciding? These cover the basics — send a brief for anything specific to your program.
What types of footwear can SoleForge manufacture?+
We are a full-category footwear manufacturer covering athletic and running shoes, casual sneakers, safety and work shoes, leather and dress shoes, sandals and slippers, and kids' footwear — all under OEM and ODM arrangements from our Wenzhou facilities.
What is your minimum order quantity?+
Our standard MOQ is 500 pairs / style / color. For new development we can discuss tiered quantities across colorways, and we are happy to run a confirmed sample before you commit to bulk.
Do you offer OEM private-label and ODM design services?+
Both. With OEM we build to your tech pack, lasts and specifications. With ODM you can start from our open molds and development library and customize the upper, sole, materials, colorway, branding and packaging to make the product your own.
How long does sampling and bulk production take?+
Sample development typically runs 7–12 days, and bulk production is 30–45 days after sample approval. Lead times depend on construction, materials and tooling status, which we confirm with your quotation.
Which certifications and quality standards do you hold?+
Our quality program is built around ISO 9001, BSCI audited, SGS / ITS testing, REACH compliant. We provide test reports and inspection records on request and welcome client and third-party audits.
Ready to develop your footwear line?
Send us your tech pack, target price, or a reference pair. We'll come back with a quote and a development plan within one business day.