We are the right arm of designers, brands and retailers all around the world
We are your sourcing partner for Shoes and Accessories in Portugal
We are Mindstep Shoes
SELECTION OF RAW MATERIALS
SELECTION OF SUPPLIERS
PRODUCTION COSTS CONTROL
QUALITY CONTROL
LOGISTICS
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
We invite designers and buyers to work together with our team since the very first steps to overcome all the obstacles such as:
Raw materials availability
Production Costs
Technical Issues
Etc.
For clients who do not want to develop exclusive styles, we invite you to visit the Client Area.
FACTORY SOURCING
We listen to our clients to understand their needs and according to each project (shoes and accessories), we will recommend the perfect partners depending on elements such as:
Factory’s size
Factory’s experience in the production of similar products
Factory’s workmanship
Etc.
SUPPLIERS SOURCING
We work together with our clients to understand what are the most suitable materials (leather, fabrics, outsoles, applications, etc.) to use for their project based on elements such as:
Quality
Availability
Cost
Lead Times
Minimum Quantities
Environmental Norms (ex: REACH)
QUALITY CONTROL
We care about clients’ satisfaction, reason why we control all the production steps to avoid any mistake with special attention to the phases below:
Cutting
Stitching
Mounting
Finishing
BRANDING
We work with our clients further than production matters and as far as the goods are produced in Portugal, we assist them in questions such as:
Boxes
Tissue paper
Brochures
Gifts
Etc.
SHOES
Cemented
Strobel
Stitch Down
Heels
Goodyear
Waterproof
Etc.
Belts
Wallets
Handbags
Backpack
Etc.
ACCESSORIES
FACTORIES
The factories we work with are located in Felgueiras, Guimarães and São João da Madeira, the biggest industrial areas in Portugal dedicated to the footwear and accessories production.
Each factory has been carefully audited by our team and must comply with key criteria such as:
Human and labor rights
Health and safety environment
Waste management
Animal welfare
All these questions are clearly defined in our Code of Conduct that our partners commit to follow.
YOUR VISIT
After a long and busy day with us, take advantage of the occasion of being in one of the most beautiful countries in the world to live and share pleasant moments with our friendly people.
VISIT PORTO
VISIT BRAGA
VISIT GUIMARÃES
HISTORY OF PORTUGAL IN 7 MINUTES
TASTE PORTUGAL