# DOING SHOES — DOING INT'L CORP. LIMITED

> Footwear trading & manufacturing partner in Quanzhou, Fujian, China. Original footwear factory established 2002; an export trading company and a multi-country partner-factory network around it. Factory-direct OEM/ODM/private-label, with in-house development, quality control and export.

Last updated: 2026-08-05 (date of our most recent published article). Canonical site: https://www.doingshoes.com/. We are the original manufacturer (factory-direct, not a reseller). Own factory + selected partner network in China (Quanzhou / Jinjiang), plus partner factories in Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar for sports, casual and outdoor categories. Capacity 200,000+ pairs/month across 4 production lines; 589 staff; MOQ 300–600 pairs/colour · 1,000 pairs/style (low-MOQ sampling on selected lines); samples in 2–4 weeks, production 30–60 days; 1,000+ new designs/year. Compliance: CE, CPSIA, REACH/RSL, pre-shipment AQL inspection; amfori BSCI & HBI (Hanesbrands) audit reports. Export markets: USA, Canada, Western Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Central Asia. Has manufactured for brands including LI-NING, FILA, UMBRO, MERRELL, HUSH PUPPIES, KAPPA, CHAMPION, KEDS, KICKERS, LOTTO, AIRWALK, HEAD, U.S. POLO ASSN., DICKIES, JEEP, KELME, EDDIE BAUER, OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, CAMEL. Address: No. 405, Changxing Road, Huoju Community, Jiangnan Subdistrict, Licheng District, Quanzhou, Fujian 362005, China (nearest port: Xiamen). Contact: info@doingshoes.com, +86 138 6075 8686, CEO Danny Xu.

## Products
- [All products / shoe manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/shoe-manufacturer/): 15 footwear categories in 11 groups, OEM/ODM/private label
- [Sneaker Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/sneaker-manufacturer/): OEM/ODM sneaker manufacturer — fashion, casual and lifestyle sneakers.
- [Running Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/running-shoe-manufacturer/): Custom running shoe manufacturer — breathable uppers, cushioned EVA/rubber soles.
- [Barefoot Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/barefoot-shoe-manufacturer/): Barefoot & minimalist shoe manufacturer — zero-drop, wide toe box.
- [Hiking Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/hiking-shoe-manufacturer/): Hiking, trekking & outdoor footwear — durable, grippy, waterproof options.
- [Waterproof Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/waterproof-shoe-manufacturer/): Waterproof footwear — membrane bootie construction, seam-sealed, every pair water-tested.
- [Safety Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/safety-shoe-manufacturer/): Safety & work footwear — steel/composite toe, slip-, oil- and puncture-resistant, for industry and service.
- [Military & Tactical Boot Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/military-tactical-boot-manufacturer/): Military, tactical & duty boots — oil- and slip-resistant outsoles, waterproof and toe-protection options, built to spec.
- [Sandal Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/sandal-manufacturer/): Sandal & flip-flop manufacturer — sport, outdoor, cork and fashion styles.
- [Slipper Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/slipper-manufacturer/): Slipper & slide manufacturing — indoor, EVA slides and bathroom slippers.
- [Kids Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/kids-shoe-manufacturer/): Children's footwear manufacturing — safe materials, flexible soles.
- [Boot Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/boot-manufacturer/): Boot manufacturing — fashion, winter, rain, snow and Chelsea styles.
- [Padel Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/padel-shoe-manufacturer/): Court & sports shoe manufacturer — padel, tennis, basketball, soccer.
- [Orthopedic Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/orthopedic-shoe-manufacturer/): Orthopedic & comfort footwear — arch support, diabetic-friendly builds.
- [Vegan Shoe Manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/vegan-shoe-manufacturer/): Vegan, recycled & sustainable footwear manufacturing.
- [Shoe Components Supplier](https://www.doingshoes.com/shoe-components/): Semi-finished footwear supply — uppers, outsoles and tooling for factories.

## Services & sourcing
- [OEM / ODM services](https://www.doingshoes.com/oem-odm/): build to your design (OEM), or co-develop from concept (ODM); the difference and the 4-step process
- [Capabilities](https://www.doingshoes.com/capabilities/): 1,000+ new designs a year, custom last & mold tooling, multi-construction lines, semi-finished component supply
- [Footwear materials](https://www.doingshoes.com/materials/): upper, midsole, outsole, lining and sustainable material options — how we select and physically test them
- [Industries we serve](https://www.doingshoes.com/industries/): sports, outdoor, safety, children’s, fashion, comfort/healthcare and sustainable sectors, matched to each sector’s standards
- [Footwear supply chain solutions](https://www.doingshoes.com/supply-chain/): one-stop: development, finished shoes, semi-finished components, tooling & molds, materials, QC, packaging and export
- [Downloads](https://www.doingshoes.com/download/): OEM/ODM product catalog, shoe development guide and pre-shipment QC checklist, as PDFs
- [AI Shoe Consultant](https://www.doingshoes.com/ai-consultant/): tell it your product, market, MOQ and target price; get a tailored OEM/ODM development and sourcing recommendation
- [Private label footwear](https://www.doingshoes.com/private-label-footwear/): put your brand on proven footwear — custom logo, labels, insoles and packaging
- [Footwear development](https://www.doingshoes.com/footwear-development/): concept to sealed sample — tech pack review, last and pattern engineering, sole tooling, fit sessions, size grading
- [Sole & mould development](https://www.doingshoes.com/sole-mould-development/): custom outsole and midsole tooling — 3D sole design, aluminium moulds cut in-house, moulded sole units
- [Custom shoe manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/custom-shoe-manufacturer/): shoes built to your design with bespoke lasts, molds and materials
- [Footwear factory in China](https://www.doingshoes.com/footwear-factory/): own factory at 200,000+ pairs/month plus a selected partner network, custom lasts & molds, in-line QC
- [OEM shoe manufacturer](https://www.doingshoes.com/oem-shoe-manufacturer/): built exactly to your design, tech pack and specs; custom tooling, in-line QC, export
- [Footwear supplier in China](https://www.doingshoes.com/footwear-supplier/): one partner across 15 shoe categories, flexible MOQ, in-house QC and export
- [Shoe exporter from China](https://www.doingshoes.com/shoe-exporter/): 20+ years of footwear export: documentation, consolidation and reliable worldwide shipping
- [Multi-country sourcing](https://www.doingshoes.com/multi-country-sourcing/): China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar through one partner

## Quality & compliance
- [Factory & quality control](https://www.doingshoes.com/factory-qc/): own production line at 200,000+ pairs/month plus selected partner factories, material warehouse, in-line checks, pre-shipment AQL inspection
- [Testing & quality standards](https://www.doingshoes.com/testing-standards/): physical testing of outsoles, uppers and components, a 6-stage QC process, and AQL inspection with three-tier defect classification
- [Footwear testing standards reference (SATRA · ISO · ASTM)](https://www.doingshoes.com/footwear-testing-standards/): 126+ tests across 14 areas, each mapped to its public SATRA, ISO, ASTM, DIN or EN standard
- [Chemical compliance (REACH / RSL)](https://www.doingshoes.com/chemical-compliance/): EU REACH and customer Restricted Substances Lists — azo dyes, heavy metals, chromium VI, PAHs, phthalates; third-party lab reports
- [Certifications & documents](https://www.doingshoes.com/certifications/): compliance certificates, third-party test reports, factory audits and company registration for buyer due diligence

## Markets
- [Markets — index](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/): export markets: USA, Canada, Western Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Central Asia; 7 country pages with market-specific compliance and a real case study each
- [Footwear manufacturer for US brands, importers & Amazon sellers](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/usa/): DOING is a China-based OEM/ODM footwear manufacturer for US brands, importers and Amazon sellers.
- [Footwear manufacturer for German & European brands](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/germany/): DOING is an OEM/ODM footwear partner for German and EU brands — REACH-compliant materials, real R&D and outsole-tooling depth, and EU-standard quality control.
- [Footwear manufacturing & semi-finished components for Indian brands](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/india/): DOING supplies Indian footwear brands and factories with complex uppers, high-end outsoles and semi-finished components — so they can meet local-manufacturing (BIS) requirements while getting China-level development, tooling and technical support.
- [Footwear manufacturing & sourcing for Brazilian importers](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/brazil/): DOING helps Brazilian importers avoid punitive duties on China-made footwear — we develop the moulds and samples in China, source most materials there, then produce in Vietnam through our partner network and ship Vietnam → Brazil for a duty-friendly origin.
- [Footwear manufacturer for Spanish brands — sandals, slippers & sports shoes](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/spain/): DOING manufactures footwear for Spanish brands and importers — from our own sports, athleisure and outdoor lines to specialist categories like woven-strap women’s sandals and slippers sourced through our vetted partner-factory network.
- [Military boot & footwear manufacturing for Russian buyers](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/russia/): DOING manufactures military and tactical boots for Russian buyers to GOST leather specifications — including GOST 28422-89, where we source and validate upper leather against the standard’s controlled indicators.
- [Manufacturing partner for Kazakh factories & military supply](https://www.doingshoes.com/markets/kazakhstan/): DOING is a China-based manufacturing partner for Kazakh footwear factories and military suppliers.

## Solutions by buyer type
- [Solutions — index](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/): 8 buyer types, each with its own pains, solutions and FAQ
- [For Shoe Brands](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-shoe-brands/): footwear brands building their own collections
- [For Importers](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-importers/): importers sourcing footwear for distribution
- [For Wholesalers](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-wholesalers/): wholesalers needing reliable volume supply
- [For Amazon Sellers](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-amazon-sellers/): e-commerce and Amazon sellers launching footwear
- [For Startup Brands](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-startup-brands/): new and startup footwear brands
- [For Retail Chains](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-retail-chains/): retail chains sourcing private-label footwear
- [For Outdoor Brands](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-outdoor-brands/): outdoor and performance footwear brands
- [For Barefoot Brands](https://www.doingshoes.com/solutions/for-barefoot-brands/): barefoot and minimalist footwear brands

## Case studies
- [Case studies — index](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/): 10 documented client projects
- [Developing a waterproof, hands-free slip-in tech sneaker for a German brand](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/waterproof-slip-in-tech-sneaker-german-brand/): Functional gear brand · Germany · broad EU retail presence — How DOING took a German brand’s first footwear concept — a fully waterproof sneaker with hands-free slip-in entry — from 3D concept to a confirmed, REACH-compliant production sample and a six-figure pilot order.
- [Supplying complex uppers and high-end outsoles to Indian running-shoe brands as semi-finished components](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/semi-finished-running-shoe-components-india/): Running-shoe brands & factories · India · ongoing partnerships — How DOING helps Indian brands meet local-manufacturing rules by developing and supplying complex uppers and high-end outsoles from China as semi-finished components — with full design-to-shipment technical support.
- [From a 600-pair order no factory would take to a 13,500-pair reorder — for a US importer](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/flexible-low-moq-600-to-13500-reorder-us-importer/): Importer · USA · reorder program — How a 600-pair, size-heavy first order that other factories turned down became a 13,500-pair reorder in under three weeks — proof that flexible MOQ plus quality can beat expectations.
- [Developing an EVA clog range and tooling for a Middle East fashion retail chain](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/eva-clog-development-middle-east-retail-chain/): Fashion retail chain · Middle East · private label — How DOING developed the mould and matched an exact design and material brief to bring EVA clogs into a Middle East retail chain’s private label — for a client with no footwear experience.
- [Helping a Kazakhstan factory win a military footwear contract — solving cost, capacity and materials](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/military-footwear-cost-capacity-materials-kazakhstan/): Footwear factory · Kazakhstan · military supply — How DOING helped a Kazakhstan factory overcome rising local costs, limited capacity and hard-to-source functional materials — and win a military footwear procurement contract as a long-term supplier.
- [Beating high Brazilian import duties — China development, Vietnam production](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/brazil-import-duties-vietnam-production-china-development/): Importer · Brazil · duty-optimized sourcing — How DOING helped a Brazilian buyer avoid punitive duties on China-made finished shoes — developing moulds, samples and pre-production trials in China, sourcing most materials there, then finishing production in Vietnam and shipping Vietnam → Brazil.
- [A referral, then three years of remote seasonal collection development for an Argentine brand](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/argentina-referral-remote-seasonal-collection-partnership/): Footwear brand · Argentina · referral · 3+ years — How a referral from one Argentine client became a 3-year ODM partnership with another — developing a new footwear collection every season, entirely remotely, without a single factory visit.
- [Replacing a Thai supplier with woven-strap women’s sandals and slippers for a Spanish brand](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/woven-strap-womens-sandals-slippers-spain/): Women’s sandals & slippers brand · Spain · replacing a Thai supplier — How DOING found and coordinated a specialist partner factory to develop and produce woven-strap and woven-rope women’s sandals and slippers for a Spanish brand — a category outside our own factory’s core — after their Thai supplier became too costly and could not keep up with demand.
- [Winning a Russian military boot order by manufacturing to the GOST 28422-89 leather standard](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/russian-military-boots-gost-28422-89-manufacturer/): Military footwear buyer · Russia · GOST 28422-89 spec — How DOING won a Russian buyer’s military boot order after a lower-priced factory could not meet the GOST 28422-89 leather-testing requirements or match the construction — proving that meeting the military spec, not the lowest quote, wins the contract.
- [Making real carbon-plate marathon shoes for a Korean brand — after the plates on offer elsewhere did not hold up](https://www.doingshoes.com/case-studies/korean-marathon-carbon-plate-running-shoes/): Professional marathon running shoe buyer · South Korea · carbon-plate racing — A Korean buyer supplying professional marathon teams and serious runners could not get a genuine carbon plate — what was on offer was either not really carbon, or a generic plate that raced nothing like one.

## Knowledge & glossary
- [Knowledge center](https://www.doingshoes.com/knowledge/): guides + glossary hub
- [Footwear glossary — index](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/): 34 footwear manufacturing terms across construction, materials, compliance & testing, and sourcing & process
- [Buyer guides (blog) — index](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/): sourcing, manufacturing and import guides
- [PU (polyurethane) vs EVA foam](https://www.doingshoes.com/materials/pu-vs-eva/): PU vs EVA for midsoles and soles — weight, durability, the failure mode of each, and what we test on both
- [Phylon (MD) vs EVA foam](https://www.doingshoes.com/materials/phylon-vs-eva/): Phylon vs EVA — the difference is the process, not the polymer; why running midsoles use phylon
- [TPR (thermoplastic rubber) vs Rubber outsole](https://www.doingshoes.com/materials/tpr-vs-rubber/): TPR vs rubber outsoles — traction, abrasion, weight and cost, and which suits lifestyle vs outdoor
- [TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) vs Rubber outsole](https://www.doingshoes.com/materials/tpu-vs-rubber/): TPU vs rubber — why TPU is chosen for stability plates and overlays, and rubber for traction
- [Cemented construction](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/cemented-construction/): Cemented construction bonds the outsole to the upper with adhesive under heat and pressure.
- [Vulcanized construction](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/vulcanized-construction/): Vulcanization bonds a raw-rubber outsole to the upper by curing it under heat and pressure, fusing sole and upper into one durable unit.
- [Injection moulding (IP/PU)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/injection-molded-construction/): Injection moulding forms the outsole directly onto the lasted upper: molten PVC, TPR or PU is injected into a mould around the shoe, bonding sole to upper as it cools.
- [Strobel construction](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/strobel-construction/): Strobel construction stitches the upper directly to a fabric insole board (the Strobel sock) with a Strobel machine, creating a flexible, sock-like base; a midsole/outsole is then attached.
- [EVA foam](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/eva-foam/): EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) is a lightweight, flexible closed-cell foam used for midsoles, footbeds and outsoles.
- [Phylon (MD)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/phylon/): Phylon, also called MD, is compression-moulded EVA: EVA pellets are foamed, moulded and heat-compressed into a light, resilient midsole.
- [TPR (thermoplastic rubber)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/tpr/): TPR (thermoplastic rubber) is a rubber-plastic blend used for outsoles.
- [TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/tpu/): TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) is a tough, abrasion-resistant material used for outsoles, stability plates, films and overlays.
- [REACH compliance](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/reach-compliance/): REACH is the EU regulation (EC 1907/2006) restricting hazardous chemicals in products sold in Europe.
- [RSL (Restricted Substances List)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/rsl/): An RSL is a brand or retailer’s list of chemicals restricted or banned in their products, with limits often stricter than law.
- [BSCI audit](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/bsci/): BSCI (amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative) is a social-compliance audit of a factory’s labour and ethical standards — working hours, wages, health and safety, and no child or forced labour.
- [AQL inspection](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/aql-inspection/): AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) inspection checks a random sample from a finished order against defined defect limits before shipment.
- [Goodyear welt](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/goodyear-welt/): Goodyear welt construction stitches a welt strip to the upper and insole, then stitches the outsole to the welt.
- [Stitchdown construction](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/stitchdown-construction/): In stitchdown construction the upper is flared outward and stitched directly down to the midsole or outsole, often in a double or triple row.
- [Outsole](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/outsole/): The outsole is the bottom layer of a shoe that contacts the ground.
- [Midsole](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/midsole/): The midsole sits between the outsole and the foot and provides cushioning, support and energy return.
- [PU (polyurethane)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/pu-polyurethane/): PU (polyurethane) is a versatile footwear material used as synthetic leather for uppers, as cushioned midsoles, and as durable abrasion- and oil-resistant outsoles.
- [Rubber outsole](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/rubber-outsole/): A rubber outsole is made from natural or synthetic rubber and offers the best traction and abrasion resistance of common outsole materials.
- [Engineered mesh](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/engineered-mesh/): Engineered mesh is a knitted or woven synthetic upper with zones of different density — breathable where airflow is needed, denser where support is needed.
- [Knit / flyknit upper](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/flyknit/): A knit (flyknit-type) upper is knitted from yarn into a one-piece, sock-like upper.
- [Microfiber (synthetic leather)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/microfiber/): Microfiber is a high-grade synthetic leather made from ultra-fine fibres in a polyurethane matrix.
- [GRS (Global Recycled Standard)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/grs/): GRS (Global Recycled Standard) is a certification that verifies recycled content in a product and traces it through the supply chain, plus social and environmental criteria.
- [Carbon plate (running shoes)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/carbon-plate/): A carbon plate is a carbon-fibre plate embedded in a running shoe's midsole to stiffen it lengthwise, so the foot flexes less at the toes and the shoe returns energy more efficiently at speed.
- [CE marking (footwear)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/ce-marking-footwear/): CE marking on footwear applies to personal protective equipment — safety and protective boots and shoes sold in the EU.
- [SATRA test methods](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/satra/): SATRA is an independent footwear research and technology organisation whose TM ("test method") procedures are the de facto standard for shoe testing — whole-shoe flexing (TM92), waterproofness (TM230), sole adhesion (TM411), heel impact (TM20) and many more.
- [ASTM standards (footwear)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/astm-standards-footwear/): ASTM standards are test methods published by ASTM International, widely specified by US buyers.
- [GOST 28422-89](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/gost-28422-89/): GOST 28422-89 is a Russian (Soviet-era) national standard covering the technical requirements for leather used in military footwear.
- [EN ISO 20345 (safety footwear)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/en-iso-20345/): EN ISO 20345 is the European standard for safety footwear.
- [CPSIA (US children’s products)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/cpsia/): CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) is a US law setting safety limits for children’s products — including lead and phthalate limits and third-party testing for items intended for children 12 and under.
- [OEKO-TEX](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/oeko-tex/): OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifies that a textile or material has been tested for harmful substances and is safe for human use.
- [MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/moq/): MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) is the smallest quantity a factory will produce for an order, set to cover material and setup costs.
- [Shoe last](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/last/): A last is the 3D foot-shaped mould a shoe is built around.
- [Tech pack](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/tech-pack/): A tech pack is the technical specification document for a shoe: materials, colours, construction, measurements, logos, packaging and size grading.
- [FOB pricing](https://www.doingshoes.com/glossary/fob/): FOB (Free On Board) is a trade term where the supplier delivers the goods, cleared for export, onto the vessel at the origin port; the buyer pays freight and insurance from there.

## Blog — buyer guides
- [Footwear Packaging, Labels & Barcodes Guide](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/footwear-packaging-labels-and-barcodes/): What a shoe factory needs from you before it can pack your order — shoe boxes, cartons, barcodes, care and origin labels, and the packing mistakes that hold shipments at the border or at a retailer receiving dock.
- [Kids Shoe Manufacturing: Safety, Fit & Sizing](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/kids-shoe-manufacturing-safety-fit-sizing/): How children's footwear is made — safe materials and chemical compliance, flexible soles, easy closures, growth allowance and the size-run problem that makes kids' shoes harder to source than adult shoes.
- [Orthopedic & Comfort Shoe Manufacturing Guide](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/orthopedic-comfort-shoe-manufacturing-guide/): How orthopedic and comfort footwear is built — extra-depth and wide-fit lasts, removable orthotic footbeds, seamless diabetic-friendly interiors, and where a manufacturer stops and medical claims begin.
- [Padel & Court Shoe Manufacturing Explained](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/padel-court-shoe-manufacturing-guide/): How padel and court shoes are built — herringbone vs omni outsoles, lateral stability cages, non-marking rubber, and why a padel shoe is not a running shoe with a different tread.
- [Shoe Sizing, Lasts & Size Grading Explained](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/shoe-sizing-lasts-and-size-grading/): How footwear fit is actually decided — the last, size grading, US/EU/UK conversion, fit samples and the sizing mistakes that cause returns.
- [Slipper & Slide Manufacturing: EVA and Plush](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/slipper-slide-manufacturing-eva-plush-guide/): How slippers and slides are made — EVA slide tooling, plush indoor constructions, bathroom styles, and why tooling and carton cube decide the economics of a high-volume seasonal category.
- [How Boots Are Made: Construction, Materials & Standards](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/boot-manufacturer-china-oem-odm-private-label/): How ankle, Chelsea, desert, work and safety boots are built — cementing, direct injection, Goodyear welt and vulcanised, and the standards each has to meet.
- [Footwear Manufacturing Guides by Product Type](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/footwear-manufacturing-guides-by-product-type/): In-depth guides to how each footwear type is manufactured in China — boots, running, sandals, hiking, safety and semi-finished — construction, materials, MOQ.
- [Hiking Boot Manufacturer in China: Waterproof & Outdoor](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/hiking-boot-manufacturer-china-waterproof-outdoor/): How hiking and outdoor boots are made in China — waterproof membranes, lug outsoles, shanks and support: construction, materials, MOQ and lead times.
- [How Military & Tactical Boots Are Built: Materials & Standards](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/military-tactical-boot-manufacturer-china/): How a military or tactical boot is built — spec leather and GOST 28422-89, slip and oil-resistant outsoles, construction choices and what procurement checks.
- [How Running Shoes Are Made: Foams, Plates, Outsoles & Testing](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/running-shoe-manufacturer-china-road-trail-carbon-plate/): How a running shoe is built — midsole foams, engineered mesh uppers, plates, outsole rubber and the tests that decide whether it survives the road.
- [Safety & Work Boot Manufacturer in China: Steel & Composite](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/safety-work-boot-manufacturer-china-steel-composite-toe/): How safety and work boots are made in China — EN ISO 20345, steel vs composite toe caps, anti-puncture and slip-resistant outsoles, MOQ and lead times.
- [Sandal Manufacturer in China: Slides, Sport, EVA & Comfort](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/sandal-manufacturer-china-slides-sport-eva-comfort/): How sandals are made in China — slides, sport, EVA, comfort-footbed and women’s sandals: moulding and tooling, straps, footbeds, MOQ and lead times.
- [Semi-Finished Footwear: Uppers, Soles & Components](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/semi-finished-footwear-uppers-soles-components-china/): What semi-finished footwear is and why brands source uppers, outsoles and components from China for local assembly — duty, control, MOQ and lead times.
- [Sneaker Manufacturer in China: Cupsole, Vulcanized & Knit](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/sneaker-manufacturer-china-cupsole-vulcanized-knit/): How sneakers are made in China — cupsole, vulcanized, injection and knit construction, uppers, outsoles, MOQ and lead times, from an OEM/ODM footwear factory.
- [How Much Does a Shoe Mold Cost? A Buyer's Guide to Tooling](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/shoe-mold-cost/): What a shoe mold really costs and why — lasts vs outsole molds vs injection tooling, the cost drivers most buyers miss, and how tooling is amortised.
- [How to Make Waterproof Shoes: A Factory Guide](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/how-to-make-waterproof-shoes/): How waterproof shoes are made — membrane bootie vs sealed-seam vs waterproof-leather construction, seam taping, and the whole-shoe water test every pair passes.
- [Safety Shoe Standards: EN ISO 20345 Explained](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/safety-shoe-standards/): A buyer's guide to safety footwear standards — EN ISO 20345 (SB, S1, S1P, S2, S3, S6, S7) and US ASTM F2413 decoded, and what changed in the 2021 revision.
- [Footwear Flex Testing: How We Stop Soles From Cracking](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/footwear-flex-testing-how-we-stop-soles-cracking/): Inside a real footwear flex test.
- [2026 Footwear Sourcing Guide — Choosing a China Factory](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/2026-footwear-sourcing-guide-china-manufacturer/): A complete, current guide to sourcing footwear from China in 2026 — the supplier models, and a step-by-step path from idea to delivered container.
- [Choosing Shoe Materials — Uppers, Midsoles & Outsoles](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/choosing-shoe-materials-uppers-midsoles-outsoles/): A plain-English guide to the materials your shoe is built from — upper, midsole and outsole options, and how to choose the right mix for your product.
- [Importing Footwear from China — Duties & Shipping](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/footwear-import-duties-and-shipping-usa-eu/): A practical primer for footwear importers on landed cost — how shoe import duties work in the USA and EU, Incoterms explained, and your true cost per pair.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Manufacture Shoes in China?](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-manufacture-shoes-in-china/): What it really costs to manufacture shoes in China — typical FOB price ranges by shoe type, tooling and sample costs, and how to read a quote.
- [How to Start a Shoe Brand — Private Label Guide](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/how-to-start-a-shoe-brand/): A step-by-step guide to launching a footwear brand — finding your niche, choosing OEM/ODM/private label, sampling, MOQ, lead times and your first run.
- [How to Write a Footwear Tech Pack (with a Checklist)](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/how-to-write-a-footwear-tech-pack/): How to write a shoe tech pack that gets accurate quotes and right-first-time samples — what to include, the common gaps, and a checklist you can reuse.
- [Low-MOQ Shoe Manufacturing — How to Start a Brand Small](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/low-moq-shoe-manufacturing-start-small/): A realistic guide to launching a footwear brand without a huge first order — why MOQs exist, what low-MOQ really means, and the trade-offs to expect.
- [REACH & RSL Compliance — A Footwear Importer's Guide](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/reach-rsl-compliance-footwear-importer-guide/): What footwear importers need to know about chemical compliance — what REACH and an RSL are, which restricted substances matter, and who is legally responsible.
- [The Shoe Sample Development Process (and What It Costs)](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/shoe-sample-development-process-and-costs/): How footwear samples are developed — from sketch or tech pack through counter, confirmation and production samples: what each stage costs and how long it takes.
- [Sustainable & Vegan Footwear Manufacturing Guide](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/sustainable-vegan-footwear-manufacturing-guide/): How to develop sustainable and vegan footwear without greenwashing — the materials, what the claims really mean, and how to balance cost with performance.
- [Vietnam vs China for Footwear Manufacturing in 2026](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/vietnam-vs-china-footwear-manufacturing/): An honest comparison of sourcing footwear from Vietnam versus China — supply chain depth, cost, minimums, development speed and trade considerations.
- [Barefoot Shoe Development Guide for Brands](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/barefoot-shoe-development-guide/): How barefoot and minimalist shoes are designed and manufactured — zero drop, wide toe box, thin flexible soles, materials and what to specify when developing a barefoot footwear line with a factory.
- [Footwear Quality Control Checklist for Importers](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/footwear-quality-control-checklist/): A footwear quality control checklist covering material inspection, in-line checks, AQL pre-shipment inspection and the tests that protect your brand.
- [How Footwear Is Made — Inside the DOING Factory](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/how-footwear-is-made-at-doing/): A step-by-step walkthrough of how shoes are made in our Quanzhou factory, from design and cutting to stitching, lasting, sole attachment and quality control.
- [How to Find a Reliable Shoe Manufacturer in China](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/how-to-find-a-reliable-shoe-manufacturer-in-china/): How to find, vet and work with a reliable shoe manufacturer in China — factory vs.
- [OEM vs ODM vs Private Label Footwear Explained](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/oem-vs-odm-vs-private-label-footwear/): A clear explanation of OEM, ODM and private label in footwear — what each model means, the pros and cons, and how to choose the right one for your brand.
- [Shoe MOQ & Lead Time — What to Expect from a Factory](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/shoe-moq-and-lead-time-guide/): Everything footwear buyers need to know about minimum order quantity (MOQ) and lead times — why MOQs exist, typical numbers, how to lower your MOQ, and realistic sampling and production timelines.
- [Cutting & Stitching — How a Shoe Upper Is Built](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/cutting-and-stitching-shoe-uppers/): How footwear uppers are made — cutting panels to pattern and direction, skiving, stitching with controlled stitch density, and first-article checks.
- [Lasting & Assembly — How the Upper Becomes a Shoe](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/shoe-lasting-and-assembly/): How a shoe is lasted and assembled — shaping the upper over the last, attaching the sole, and the checks that keep a pair straight, symmetrical and well bonded.
- [Shoe Outsole Construction — Cement, Vulcanized & More](https://www.doingshoes.com/blog/shoe-outsole-construction-methods/): The main ways a sole is attached to a shoe — cement, vulcanized, injection and strobel construction — explained simply, with the pros, cons and best uses for each, from the DOING factory.

## Company
- [DOING SHOES — home](https://www.doingshoes.com/): footwear trading & manufacturing partner in Quanzhou, China since 2002; OEM/ODM/private label, development, QC and export
- [About](https://www.doingshoes.com/about/): who we are, history, own factory plus a selected partner network
- [Meet the founder — Danny Xu](https://www.doingshoes.com/founder/): Founder & CEO on building long-term footwear manufacturing partnerships through quality, transparency and trust
- [Company facts](https://www.doingshoes.com/company-facts/): verifiable profile, group structure, external profiles — the human-readable mirror of this file
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