Customization service
Bulk is only as good as the sample it's built from. SoleForge runs an in-house development room — pattern, last, and sole engineering — that turns a sketch, reference pair, or tech pack into a fit-confirmed, wear-tested master sample. Samples typically arrive in 7–12 days, and each round tightens fit, materials, branding, and cost before you commit to a 30–45 day production run.
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From sketch, reference pair, or tech pack to a confirmed master sample — our in-house development team builds, fits, and refines prototypes before bulk.
We develop from whatever you have: a hand sketch or tech pack, a reference pair you want adapted, brand mood-boards, or 3D/CAD files. The richer the input — target last, fit notes, materials, and price — the faster and cheaper development goes. If you only have a concept, our designers can translate it into a buildable spec before the first sample.
Development moves through clear gates: a first proto to validate look and construction; a fit sample checked on the target last (and on real feet) to dial sizing and comfort; a materials/branding round to confirm leathers, foams, colors, and logos; and a final counter-sample (salesman/confirmation sample) that becomes the master reference for bulk. Each round comes with photos and notes so remote buyers can approve confidently.
For fully original styles we develop or modify lasts and cut sole/outsole tooling — the foundation of fit and silhouette. Tooling is a one-time, amortized cost that then powers unlimited repeat orders. We advise where an existing last/mold gets you 90% of the way (saving time and cost) versus where a bespoke tool is worth it for a signature shape.
Alongside the physical sample we build a costed bill of materials so you can see how each material, finish, and branding choice affects the landed price — and trade off look against margin before committing. Once you approve the master sample, branding, and compliance scope, bulk runs 30–45 days, inspected against that exact sample.
Supply terms
Every order runs on transparent, buyer-facing terms and verifiable compliance.
FAQ
Common questions about sample development. Need something specific? Ask our team in your quote request.
Typically 7–12 days per round. Original styles needing new lasts or tooling take longer on the first round; subsequent fit and confirmation samples are faster.
Anything from a sketch or tech pack to a reference pair or 3D file, plus target last/fit, materials, branding, and price. The more detail you share, the fewer sample rounds and the faster you reach bulk.
Samples and any required last/mold tooling carry a development cost, which is quoted upfront. Tooling is a one-time charge amortized across production and reused for all repeat orders.
Your approved counter-sample becomes the master reference. We confirm branding, packaging, and compliance, then run bulk in 30–45 days, inspecting production against that master so what ships matches what you signed off.
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Send your tech pack, references, or target price and SoleForge will return a quote and development plan within one business day.