How Much Does It Cost to Manufacture a Shoe in China?
I’ve spent over 15 years in the trenches of footwear manufacturing in China. I have worked with everyone from ambitious startups to major global brands. And in every single initial conversation, the same critical question comes up: “How much does it really cost to make a shoe in China?” The answer is more complex than you […]
10 Costly Mistakes Brands Make When Sourcing Shoes from China (And How to Avoid Them)
I’ve spent over 15 years in the trenches of footwear sourcing in China. I’ve had the privilege of helping dozens of brands, from ambitious startups to established retailers, turn their design ideas into real, profitable businesses. I’ve seen brands succeed spectacularly, and I’ve seen them fail catastrophically. And I can tell you this: the difference often […]