Thank you for visiting our blog, this guide will cover all the essential information about shoe sourcing in Vietnam. The country is known for its highly developed footwear manufacturing industry and is currently the world’s 2nd largest footwear exporter after China. Our footwear export economy is worth $22B/year. The largest footwear brands, such as Nike and Adidas, are moving production to Vietnam. Are you ready to source your shoes in Vietnam? Let Tactical Sourcing help you !

The following shoes can be sourced in Vietnam:

• Sports shoes In Vietnam
• Sneakers in Vietnam
• Lace-up shoes In Vietnam
• Formal shoes/Oxfords In Vietnam
• Loafers in Vietnam
• Sandals In Vietnam
• Slippers In Vietnam
• Ballet shoes in Vietnam
• Boat shoes in Vietnam
• Snowshoes in Vietnam
• Traditional shoes (Klompen, bast, geta, opanci, etc.)

How To Manufacture Shoes In Vietnam

Sourcing shoes in Vietnam is straightforward and much easier than manufacturing other types of products. The ease is because Vietnamese shoe suppliers have experienced large production capacities – whatever you need, they’ll get it done. In our experience, the order process goes like this:

1. Locating suppliers (TSC can recommend reliable footwear suppliers!).
2. Consulting the suppliers for designs. Note: 100% of the suppliers ask for your shoe designs or manufacture their own based on pre-existing templates.
3. Negotiating the MOQ.
4. Producing the first samples (subject to client approval).
5. Order fulfillment.
6. Negotiating export terms/shipping logistics.

Note: The supplier will ask you to send them your shoe designs as a general requirement. We can put you in touch with suppliers who can help you design your shoes, but it goes a lot faster if you have designs of your own.

The supplier might require additional documentation, such as a bill of materials and label files. If you want to export the shoes to international markets such as the US or EU, you’ll have to work with an accredited supplier whose products comply with international standards.

MOQs For Shoe Manufacturing In Vietnam

The MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) for manufacturing shoes in Vietnam differs from factories. MOQ is our customers’ main concern at Tactical Sourcing because the factory might require a large commitment, especially if they’re reliable manufacturers known to work with reputable brands. We find that, on average, the suppliers will ask you to purchase between 500-5000 pairs on your first order (for every individual design or color).

The largest manufacturers start at 5,000 pairs and above. We find this is a relatively good deal considering the price per pair is still much lower than in China, and the margins are excellent for investors who can support this kind of volume. We will always be able to negotiate the MOQ down to minimize the risk for our clients.

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If you are interested in sourcing shoes from Vietnam, feel free to reach out to the team at Tactical Sourcing. We have been helping clients source from Vietnam since 2014. Tactical Sourcing has the people and the expertise to locate the best supplier possible. We are also established in China and are among the only companies that can find suppliers in China and Vietnam for cross comparison.

Our Vietnam Sourcing services allow our client to access new manufacturers that you would not be able to find in China and avoid Tariffs. Our team will work with you from the initial concept, turn it into a product, and ship your products to the final destination. TSC can do everything from creating a product spec sheet, validation, sourcing, ordering and evaluating samples, arranging inspections, finding freight forwarders, quality assurance, negotiations, and shipping. Our team aims to handle every single step of your business in Vietnam for you. 

For a start-up, our services are designed to handle every part of your business in China and Vietnam, so you can focus on the rest of growing your own business. We have helped clients from Fortune 500 companies, brick-and-mortar stores, FBA sellers, and brand-new businesses. So don’t hesitate to contact us and let us know how we can help you.

The TSC Team,