FOOTWEAR INNOVATION LAB
Passionate about the highest quality of craftsmanship and committed to bringing footwear manufacturing back
to the U.S.A. Leveraging our vast network of 100+ years of collective industry experience, we lead brands and factories
through the process of domestic manufacturing as a profitable solution.
From setting up your factory to training the trainers, developing the product, sourcing materials, innovating the
process and SOP development, we streamline every step.
How we FIL the gap
Brands
We connect your brand with reliable domestic manufacturing experts, managing the process cost effectively and efficiently.
- Concept and innovation development
- Innovative Proprietary Products
- Product Design
- Product Development
- Sourcing
- Brand Development
- Your Innovation Team
Factories
We connect your factory with the right brand partners, practicing innovative manufacturing principles and methods every step of the way.
- Concept and innovation development
- Innovative Proprietary Products
- SOP Development
- Training
- Sourcing
- Brand Development
- Your Innovation Team
Benefits of US Manufacturing
Financial
- Reduced shipping/freight fees
- Government tax incentives
- Eliminates duty and import fees
Timelines
- No long holiday shutdowns
- Real-time feedback
Flexibility
- In minimum order quantities
- Faster development cycles for quick strike opportunities and just in time trends
Environmental
- Reduced carbon footprint
Challenges of Off-Shoring
Financial
- Tariff fluctuations
- Exchange rate volatility
- Employee travel
Timelines
- Long holiday shutdowns
- No real-time feedback
Flexibility
- Less nimble to market demands
- Fewer complications due to pandemic or natural disaster
Environmental
- Unstable geopolitical enviroment
BONUS: Domestic manufacturing provides better quality control
oversight and supports employee retention as designers and
developers enjoy a healthier work/life balance.
The US is the largest footwear market comprising $88 billion in revenue.
Our Commitment
We specialize in crafting custom footwear solutions by:
- Thoroughly exploring your companies challenges, goals, and aspirations
- Creating innovative solutions to achieve these opportunities
- Offering the best option and roadmap to execute your needs based on your budget and timeline
START WITH
5%
Dedicate 5% of your production to manufacturing in the U.S.A.
WHY: The industry is changing. By taking the first step to evolve with it, you’ll set your brand up for success in this dynamic manufacturing climate. Revel in the satisfaction of better quality control, shortened timelines, dexterity to react to trends, and financial benefits.
HOW: Connect your business with Footwear Innovation Lab. We have the experience, resources, and proven innovative methodologies to guide you through the process. No client is too big or too small.
WHEN: The time is now.
“Its not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the most responsive to change.”
– Charles Darwin, Naturalist