Private label
Adapt a tested silhouette with your colors, materials, logo and packaging.
- Best for
- Fast market entry
- Starting MOQ
- 50 pairs / style
- Typical lead time
- 25–35 days
For brands & retailers
From first idea
From first idea
to finished pair.
A practical development partner for small-batch women's footwear—with clear checkpoints, flexible quantities and hands-on making.
50 pairsPrivate-label MOQ
7–10 daysFirst sample target
25–45 daysTypical production
One contactFrom sample to shipment
Built around your stage
Choose the right way to begin
You do not need a finished tech pack to talk to us. Start from an existing Zephyr base, bring a reference, or send a complete design.
Design adaptation
Translate a reference or moodboard into a distinctive, production-ready style.
- Best for
- Emerging brands
- Starting MOQ
- 80 pairs / style
- Typical lead time
- 35–45 days
Full OEM development
Build from your sketch or tech pack with material sourcing and fit refinement.
- Best for
- Original collections
- Starting MOQ
- 100 pairs / style
- Typical lead time
- 40–50 days
A visible process
Six checkpoints. No black box.
At every stage you know what we need from you, what we are making and what gets approved before we move on.
- 01
1–2 business days
Brief & feasibility
We review target market, quantity, reference, size range and price direction, then flag technical risks early.
You receive: scope & next-step summary - 02
2–4 business days
Materials & costing
We propose upper, lining, outsole, hardware and packaging options that fit the look and budget.
You receive: material options & estimate - 03
7–10 days
First sample
Our sample room builds the first pair and records the construction details for repeatability.
You receive: sample photos & physical pair - 04
1–2 revision rounds
Fit & finish approval
We refine fit, color, proportions and finishing against your consolidated comments.
You approve: final sample - 05
25–45 days
Small-batch production
Materials are confirmed, components prepared and each production checkpoint recorded.
You receive: milestone updates - 06
Before dispatch
QC & shipment handoff
Pairs are inspected for construction, appearance, sizing and packing before your shipping arrangement.
You receive: QC and packing summary
What can be customized
Distinctive where buyers notice. Controlled where quality matters.
Silhouette
Toe shape, strap layout, topline and proportion.
Materials
Leather, textile, lining, color and surface finish.
Components
Heel, outsole, buckle, trim and hardware finish.
Branding
Sock stamp, outsole mark, labels and packaging.
Before bulk production
What we check with you
- 01Construction
Upper pattern, strap position, heel balance and outsole bond.
- 02Fit
Length, width, instep, opening and size grading direction.
- 03Appearance
Color, grain, stitching, edge paint, hardware and logo position.
- 04Packing
Pairing, tissue, dust bag, box mark, assortment and carton plan.
Common questions
Before you start
Clear answers to the questions buyers usually ask first.
Yes. Sampling starts after the brief, material direction and sample fee are confirmed. The first sample normally targets 7–10 days once materials are ready.
MOQ depends on whether you use an existing last and outsole, how materials are purchased, and the complexity of custom components. Existing bases start from 50 pairs per style.
References can communicate proportion and mood, but we recommend developing a distinct design and will not knowingly reproduce protected logos or signature details.
We aim to respond to a complete inquiry within one business day. A reliable quote requires style reference, target quantity, size range and material direction.
Ready when your brief is
Send one style. Start the conversation.
Share a sketch, reference image or one of our base styles. We will outline the clearest path to a sample.
Start an OEM inquiry