Dragon Charm Inc sources private label footwear for US brands and retailers. We match each style to a partner factory with the right construction capability, then manage development, sampling, quality control and shipping with one US point of contact.
Footwear we source
- Casual: canvas and leather sneakers, slip-ons, loafers and boat shoes
- Summer: sandals, slides, flip-flops and espadrilles
- Indoor: slippers and house shoes
- Outdoor: hiking shoes, work boots and casual boots
Materials and construction
Uppers include leather, suede, canvas, knit and synthetic materials. Soles include rubber, EVA and PU, in cemented, vulcanized and stitched constructions. Branding options include embossed logos, printed insoles, custom tongue labels and boxes.
How a footwear order runs
- Development: tech pack or reference shoe, materials and lasts confirmed.
- Sampling: development and fit samples across your size run, then a pre-production sample.
- Production and QA: in-line checks and a pre-shipment inspection against the approved sample.
- Shipping: consolidation, freight booking and export documents through goods on board.
Minimums and lead times
Footwear minimums are usually set per style and color across a size run. We confirm minimums and lead times in writing with your quote.
Common questions
Can you develop a shoe from our design?
Yes. Send a tech pack, sketch or reference shoe and we develop samples from it.
Do you make leather and vegan footwear?
Yes, depending on the factory and construction.
Can you add our branding?
Yes: embossed or printed logos, insoles, labels and custom boxes.
Who do we contract and pay?
Dragon Charm Inc, a New York corporation.
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