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Importing Shoes from China

Practical guides written by our sourcing team with 10+ years of experience.

Shoe Sourcing Guide
19 min read · 68 comments

How to Source Shoes from China: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about finding shoe factories, negotiating MOQ, quality control, and shipping — all in one place.

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MOQ Guide
13 min read · 24 comments

Understanding Shoe MOQ: How to Start Small

Can't meet high factory MOQs? Learn how agents like OOSourcing help you start with 300-600 pairs instead of 1000+.

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Quality Control
18 min read · 25 comments

Shoe Quality Control: AQL vs 100% Inspection

Why AQL sampling isn't enough for premium brands, and how full inspection protects your reputation.

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Amazon FBA Shoes
15 min read · 42 comments

Selling Shoes on Amazon FBA: Sourcing Guide

How to source shoes for Amazon FBA — packaging, labeling, inspection, and restocking strategies that work.

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Shoe Materials
12 min read · 18 comments

Shoe Materials Guide: Leather, Canvas, TPR, EVA

A practical guide to shoe materials and which Chinese factories specialize in each type.

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Shipping
14 min read · 31 comments

Shipping Shoes from China: Sea, Air, or Express?

Cost and timing comparison for different shipping methods. DDP vs EXW — which is better for shoe importers?

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