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Sandal Manufacturer

We manufacture sandals and flip-flops across sport, outdoor, cork-footbed and fashion styles, with custom strap configurations and contoured footbeds for all-day comfort.

Who manufactures custom sandals and flip-flops?

DOING is a sandal and flip-flop manufacturer in Quanzhou, China, producing sport, outdoor, cork-footbed and fashion styles with custom straps and contoured footbeds. OEM/ODM, MOQ 1,200 pairs/style (400–600 per colour); samples in 2–4 weeks.

200,000+
Pairs / month
Our own factory
1,000+
New designs / year
In-house development
400–600
MOQ / colour
1,200 pairs / style
One-stop
Full service
Design · production · QC · export
Sandal Manufacturer — OEM/ODM by DOING SHOES

Our sandals capabilities

  • Sport, outdoor & fashion sandal builds
  • Custom strap & buckle hardware
  • Contoured / cork / orthotic footbeds
  • Injection & strobel constructions

Styles we manufacture

As a sandal manufacturer — a direct sandals factory and supplier rather than a broker, and the exporter of record on your shipment — we cover Sport Sandal Factory, Outdoor Sandal Factory, Cork Sandal Factory and more, developed to your design and target price.

Every style below can run as OEM (you supply the design and spec), ODM (you pick from our developed styles and we adapt them), private label (our build, your brand) or full-custom development from a sketch or reference sample.

Sport sandals
Webbing-strap builds with adjustable closures and grippy outsoles — the closest sandal to a shoe in construction, and the one where strap anchoring strength decides whether it survives.
Comfort sandals
Contoured footbeds with arch support and a soft top cover. Footbed tooling is the cost centre here; once cut, one footbed can carry several upper designs across a range.
Leather sandals
Full-grain or split leather straps with lined footbeds. Leather grade drives both price and how the sandal ages — we quote alternatives so the choice is visible before sampling.
Cork sandals
Cork-latex footbeds that mould to the wearer. We have run cork-footbed sandal programmes for European buyers, including woven-strap women's styles — so this is delivered ground, not a claim.
Outdoor sandals
Closed-toe or toe-bumper builds with lugged outsoles for trail and water use. Quick-dry linings and rustproof hardware matter more than in a fashion sandal.
Walking sandals
Everyday high-mileage builds: shock-absorbing midsole, secure three-point strapping, and a footbed that stays put after repeated wetting and drying.
EVA / moulded sandals
One-piece or multi-density EVA builds — the lowest cost per pair in the category, driven almost entirely by mould cost, which is why style count matters more than pair count in the quote.

Materials

  • EVA, PU & cork footbeds
  • Synthetic & leather straps
  • Rubber & TPR outsoles
  • Webbing & textile straps

See the full footwear materials guide →

Quick facts

ProductSandals
MOQ1,200 pairs/style — split across 2–3 colours (600 × 2 or 400 × 3)
Low-MOQ samplingAvailable
Sample lead time2–4 weeks
Production lead time30–60 days
ServicesOEM · ODM · Private label
MaterialsEVA, PU & cork footbeds, Synthetic & leather straps, Rubber & TPR outsoles
TestingPhysical testing + final AQL inspection before shipment
PackagingCustom retail / poly / carton — your brand, labels & barcodes
ShippingFOB / CIF · sea & air · export docs handled in-house
Country of originChina (Quanzhou, Fujian)
Export marketsUSA, Canada, Western Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Central Asia

Customization

What you can customise

Every sandals order is built to your brand — OEM to your design, ODM developed with you from concept, or full private label.

  • Your logo & branding — debossed, embroidered, printed, woven or moulded
  • Custom colourways and material / spec selection to your target cost
  • Custom last & fit development for your sizing
  • Bespoke outsole / midsole tooling and moulds
  • Private-label labels, hangtags, insocks and printed shoe boxes
  • Retail-ready packing — barcoding, polybag, inner & outer carton

Applications

Who it's for

  • Sport & outdoor sandals
  • Beach & resort retail
  • Comfort & cork-footbed lines
  • Fashion & seasonal programs

Selected styles

Sandals we have manufactured

A few real, unbranded samples we have developed and produced — a sense of the quality and finish we deliver.

OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 1)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 2)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 3)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 4)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 5)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 6)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 7)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 8)
OEM/ODM sandal manufactured by DOING Footwear (sample 9)

Quality, testing & compliance

How we control quality on every sandal order

Materials and finished shoes are built to documented physical-testing and QC standards — aligned to Chinese national (GB) and international norms — with a 6-stage quality process and final AQL inspection before shipment.

Physical testing

Strap-to-sole pull strength, buckle durability and footbed bond are tested so straps and footbeds survive real wear.

Testing & standards →

AQL inspection

Final inspection uses random, non-consecutive AQL sampling with a three-tier defect grade — Class A inspected to a strict AQL 0.065. Any Class A defect rejects the batch.

Factory & QC →

Chemical compliance

Built to EU REACH and your own RSL, with accredited third-party lab reports (SGS, Intertek, BV-type) on request — so you import with confidence.

REACH & RSL →

Go deeper: how sandals are made — EVA tooling, footbeds and straps →

How we work

From concept to container

Concept

Share your sandals design or idea; we advise on construction and cost.

Prototype

Lasts, molds and samples ready in 2–4 weeks.

Production

30–60 days with in-line quality control.

Shipping

Final AQL inspection, then export worldwide.

FAQ

Sandals — buyer questions

Why is the quote for sandals driven by style count rather than pair count?

Because moulded footbeds and outsoles need their own moulds, and one mould covers a whole size run. Ten thousand pairs of one style is cheaper per pair than two thousand pairs of five styles. If you are testing a market, cut style count first and colour count second, because that is where the money actually is.

Can one footbed carry several sandal designs?

Yes, and it is the single best way to control tooling cost. Once a comfort or cork footbed is tooled, several strap designs can sit on it across a range while fit stays consistent. We will map your line plan onto the smallest set of footbeds that still delivers the looks you want.

How do you stop straps pulling out?

Strap anchoring is the number one sandal failure. It comes down to how the strap is attached (stitched, riveted or moulded in) and how the anchor point is reinforced. We pull-test the anchor on the confirmed sample, because a sandal that fails here comes back as a return, not a complaint.

Do you make cork footbed sandals?

Yes. We have run cork-latex footbed programmes for European buyers, including woven-strap women’s sandals and slippers, so this is delivered ground rather than a capability claim. Cork behaves differently from EVA in both moulding and wear, so plan an extra sampling round the first time.

What is the difference between a sport sandal and a comfort sandal in production?

A sport sandal is closer to a shoe: webbing straps, adjustable hardware, a grippy outsole and a lot of stitching. A comfort sandal is footbed-led, with the contoured footbed doing the work and simpler straps. They are different cost structures and different sampling timelines, so it is worth deciding which one you are actually building before we quote.

Do you offer OEM and ODM?

Both. With OEM we build to your design and specs; with ODM we develop new designs with you from concept. We also do private-label branding, labels and packaging.

Are you a factory or a trading company?

We are a footwear trading & manufacturing partner — our own factory plus a selected partner-factory network, with product development, quality control and export handled in-house. You get factory pricing with the service of a sourcing partner.

Get a quote for your sandals

Tell us your design, target market and quantity — our team replies with real feasibility, lead time and pricing.

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