Why not start shoe making by yourself? Every person in this world needs a good pair of shoes. With this, a business in the shoe industry is one of the most profitable industries that could bring success to any entrepreneur with the right skill and good business sense.
To start up a shoe factory business, it is important to make a plan about purchasing shoe machinery and equipment, which are needed in manufacturing shoes. When we say, “start shoe making,” we really mean a company that designs, markets, sources, and imports shoes. Not a factory that just makes shoes. The following are some points and guidelines to be remembered in choosing the right machine or supplier when establishing your own shoe factory.
Step 1. Research & Brand Identity
It is important to do your research before starting your shoe line. You can get starting by finding a niche or gap in the market, something in particular that you can never find or a pain point you may personally have. This is generally where research starts. Once you identify your niche, start creating a mood board or a brand presentation to communicate your vision clearly.
Step2: Start Shoe Making Design
You will need something special, unique and novel to attract people’s attention. Billions of pairs of shoes have been manufactured, what makes your shoes better than others? Do you have a design or need to hire a designer to make one? You also need clean renderings of shoes to convey your ideas to the factory, don’t be afraid to hire them out.
There are many designers you can hire in the shoe industry that can really turn your ideas into reality, but without a good design, your new shoe company will do nothing. Once you find a quality designer and plan your shoes, be sure to stand back and think about your brand. When you started designing, did this shoe fit your brand and achieved the goal you pursued?
Step3: Choose Correct Machine In Purchasing Process
Choosing correct machine is necessary before you start shoe making.
1 Check machine model and usage.
Some machines look-alike in feature and also similar in usage, but it will not work if you buy a machine with the wrong model.
2 Machine dimension.
As the direct manufacturer of shoe machines, we suggest buyers calculate the machine dimension and the factory square. Efficient arrangement for machine setup will lead to convenient use and easy operation.
3 Technical parameters
Some parameters need to be adjusted according to different countries, areas or materials. This information needs notifying before purchase.
4 Spare parts and wearing parts
Make clear about the list of spare parts and wearing parts, and evaluate the lifetime of these parts, and it will save your time, also save your money.
5 Training
Make sure if there is any training about machine use and troubleshooting. Machine manual or video of installation &usage will help you much.
6 Support
Clarify if overseas support or online support will be provided. It is very IMPORTANT, it will cost you less time to resume production when meet problems.
7 On-time communication
Instant messages, Emails, phone calls, whatever with quick responses, will push the business quicker and further. Check with your supplier about communication experience!
Step4. Shoe Sample Prototype
Bring your designs to life with the production line for prototype development. This stage is very critical for final production. The process includes technical consultation, pattern making, shoe last development, heel and sole making, material sourcing, creation of custom moulds as per project requirements, 3D buckle and accessory creation, sample packaging, trial shoe prototype and final sample among many other steps to prepare you for production. A critical and exciting stage to start a shoe line successfully.
Samples produced can be used for online marketing, to show buyers at trade shows and runways, or direct to consumers for pre-order.
5. Mass production
After the product development phase of step 4, the shoe design is ready for mass production. With your own shoe-making equipment, you can produce in small batches to test the market, or you can mass-produce wholesale.
All in all, having your own brand production infrastructure can make the perfect combination of traditional knowledge and modern configuration. We provide end-to-end solutions and monitor supply chain processes to ensure that quality standards and milestones are met. Starlink is a trading company with full experience, whose business covers more than 50 countries. A team full of energy, also offers additional convenient services, as follows: Sales, Designing, Shipment, R&D, Customer Service, Spare Parts, etc.
