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SHOE SAMPLING PROCESS

At Mees, we take care of every step in the shoe sampling process. We start by sourcing high-quality materials, selecting the best options for durability and design. Our team then creates custom a custom last shape to ensure the perfect fit, followed by detailed patternmaking to shape each style. The process continues with precise cutting, expert stitching, and assembling to bring the shoes to life. With a focus on craftsmanship and quality, we turn ideas into well-made footwear that reflects your brand’s vision.

knitted sneaker / boot high top sample
STEP 1

MATERIALS SOURCING

THE SHOE MAKING PROCESS BEGINS WITH SOURCING THE MATERIALS. WORKING ALONGSIDE A GROUP OF MATERIAL SUPPLIERS, WE ARE CAPABLE OF SOURCING OR PRODUCING ALL KINDS OF MATERIALS FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL PROJECT. WITH AN EXTENSIVE CHOICE OF MATERIALS, OUR STUDIO IS ABLE TO DEVELOP CUSTOM PIECES, PATTERNS AND PRINTS FOR VARIOUS DESIGNS THAT ARE TAILORED TO THE SPECIFIC WISHES OF OUR CLIENTS

sourcing components and materials
inside the last making studio
STEP 2

LAST & OUTSOLE DEVELOPMENT 

AT THIS STAGE, THE LAST SHAPE AND OUTSOLE MOLD WILL BE CREATED. SPECIFICALLY  THE DESIGN WE HAVE RECEIVED,  IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE OUTSOLE THEN WE ARE ABLE TO CREATE A FULLY CUSTOM MADE OUTSOLE FROM SCRATCH. FOR THIS PROCESS WE WILL CREATE MOLDS AND A FIRST MAQUETTE (TEST OF THE OUTSOLE) WILL BE MADE FOR YOUR APPROVAL.

STEP 3

PATTERN MAKING & CUTTING

ONCE THE LAST AND SOLE SHAPE HAS BEEN APPROVED AND CREATED, WE CAN START TO DEVELOP THE SHOE’S UPPER PATTERNS. HERE WE COPY THE LAST SHAPE TO PAPER AND HAND DRAW EACH DETAIL AND COMPONENT OF THE SHOE. USING THE MATERIALS WE SOURCED TOGETHER WITH THE CLIENT WE CAN START THE PATTERN-CUTTING PROCESS. ALL THE DIFFERENT MATERIAL COMPONENTS WILL BE PROPERLY BUNDLED AND PREPARED FOR STITCHING.

pattern making on shoe / sneaker
shoe sample being stitched
STEP 4

STITCHING AND ASSEMBLING

AT THIS STAGE WE CAN START THE STITCHING PROCESS OF THE UPPER OF THE SHOE. EACH COMPONENT OF THE SHOE IS CAREFULLY PLACED AND STITCHED TOGETHER. ALL LOOSE TREADS AND EDGES OF THE UPPERS ARE CUTTED AND AFTER ALL PAIRS ARE CAREFULLY INSPECTED THEY ARE READY FOR THE ASSEMBLING PROCESS. DURING THE ASSEMBLING, OUR CRAFTSMEN ATTACH THE OUTSOLE TO THE SHOES UPPER AND STITCH THE FINAL DETAILS TOGETHER.

STEP 5

FITTESTING AND PRODUCTION TOOLS

AFTER THE SHOE ASSEMBLING PROCESS, THE SAMPLES WILL UNDERGO TESTING TO ENSURE QUALITY, FIT, COMFORT AND SUPPORT. INITIALLY OUR TESTING FACILITY WILL ASSESS THE SHOES, FOLLOWED BY CLIENT EVALUATION. THE SAMPLES ARE THEN DELIVERED USING OUR UPS EXPRESS SERVICE, GIVING YOU TIME TO TEST THE DESIGNS FOR YOURSELF AND CONSULT WITH US ABOUT ANY ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED.


sneaker sample we made
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Felgueiras
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Portugal

Dutch Dept.
Wijnhaven 77
Rotterdam
3011WK
The Netherlands

USA Dept.
Jersey City
New Jersey
07310 
United States

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