Private label footwear manufacturer

your brand. Your Footwear.

From concept to production, we help brands develop and manufacture their own footwear.

  • 20+ years in the footwear industry
  • Production from 300 pairs per style
  • Sneakers, sandals, slides, slippers, boots and more
Pink woven jelly flat with an elastic strap, made by Manhattan Shoe Company

What we do

two ways to Make Your Footwear

Fastest to market

Private Label Footwear

Start from a proven style and make it yours with your logo, colors, materials and packaging.

  • Styles already in production
  • Lower development cost
  • New styles added every month
Samples
About 4 weeks
Production
60 to 90 days
Minimum
From 300 pairs per style

Built from your idea

Custom Footwear Development

Develop an original shoe with your own outsole, last and construction.

  • Custom outsole tooling
  • Wide range of constructions
  • Designed around your brand
Samples
4 to 6 weeks
Production
60 to 90 days
Minimum
Flexible, set per project

Sample development is a paid step, quoted per project before any work begins.

Our work

trending Footwear. Fast.

Finished products and samples from our factories. If you can picture it, we can likely make it.

Sand suede sneaker with silver metallic stripes
SneakersRetro runners, court sneakers and fashion sneakers
White leather golf shoe on the course
GolfSpikeless performance golf shoes
Pair of white and grey court shoes on a pickleball court
PickleballCourt trainers built for quick lateral moves
Curly shearling slipper with a tan suede toe
SlippersShearling slides and indoor-outdoor mules
Black leather two-strap slide with gold buckles
Sandals and slidesBuckle, platform, resort and footbed slides
Pink woven jelly flat with an elastic strap
JelliesMary janes, woven flats and jelly slides

How it works

three Steps to Production

  1. 1

    Tell Us Your Idea

    Share your brand, the footwear you want to make, your quantities and your timeline.

  2. 2

    Develop Your Sample

    We quote sample development for your project, then build and refine samples until you approve.

  3. 3

    Start Production

    We produce, inspect and ship your order, starting at 300 pairs per style.

Why Manhattan Shoe Company

20+ years in Footwear

Two decades of experience

More than 20 years developing and producing footwear for brands and retailers.

Low minimums

Production from 300 pairs per style, with flexible development options.

The right factory for the shoe

Factory relationships matched to construction, price point and volume.

Concept to delivery

Development, sampling, production and quality control with one partner.

FAQ

common Questions

Still have a question? Start your project and ask us directly.

Are you a private label footwear manufacturer?

Yes. Manhattan Shoe Company is a private label footwear manufacturer with more than 20 years in the footwear industry. We make footwear under your brand name, starting from a proven style or a fully custom design.

What is your minimum order?

Production starts at 300 pairs per style. Development options are flexible, and minimums for custom projects are set based on the design and materials.

Do you charge for samples?

Yes. Sample development is a paid step, quoted per project based on the style, materials and complexity. You approve the quote before any work begins.

How long does it take to make footwear?

Samples take about 4 weeks for private label styles and 4 to 6 weeks for custom development. Production takes 60 to 90 days after sample approval, depending on materials and complexity.

What is the difference between private label and custom footwear development?

Private label starts from a shoe already in production, finished with your branding, colors and materials. It is the fastest and most affordable way to launch. Custom footwear development builds a new shoe from your idea, including your own outsole and construction.

What types of footwear can you make?

Sneakers, golf and pickleball shoes, sandals, slides, slippers, jellies, boots and rain boots.

Do I need my own designs?

No. Bring your brand, your customer and an idea of what you want to make, and we will recommend styles and materials that fit.

Start your project

have a footwear idea? Let's Make It Happen.

Tell us about your brand and what you want to make. We will reply with next steps and a quote for sample development.

Production from 300 pairs per style.

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