Tiwari Groups International is a Kanpur-based sourcing and export partner connecting international buyers with verified Indian footwear manufacturers. Kanpur's leather cluster grew up alongside a dedicated footwear manufacturing base, so tanneries, sole units, last-makers and finishing workshops all sit within the same small radius — the same infrastructure that makes Kanpur India's leather capital also makes it a serious footwear sourcing hub. If you're an importer, retail chain, private label brand or Amazon seller looking to buy shoes, sandals, sneakers or safety footwear from India, this page covers what you need to evaluate us as a supplier.
Footwear categories we source & manufacture
We work across the footwear categories Kanpur's manufacturing base specialises in, matching your order to the right unit rather than forcing every style through one production line.
Leather Formal Shoes & Loafers
Oxfords, derbies, loafers and formal leather footwear in full-grain and top-grain leather.
Sandals & Slippers
Leather and PU sandals, chappals and slides for retail and hospitality supply.
Sneakers & Casual Footwear
Canvas, leather and synthetic-upper sneakers for private label fashion brands.
Safety & Industrial Footwear
Steel-toe boots and industrial safety shoes to ISI/ISO-referenced specifications.
Kids' Footwear
School shoes and casual kids' footwear in bulk export volumes.
Boots & Outdoor Footwear
Ankle boots, work boots and outdoor footwear in leather and waterproof-treated uppers.
Looking for a specific last, sole unit or upper material? Send a reference photo or spec sheet and we'll confirm whether our network can produce it.
Why buy footwear from India
India is among the world's largest footwear producers, and Kanpur's cluster gives buyers a rare combination: genuine leather uppers sourced from tanneries in the same city, established sole and last suppliers, and factories used to running small-to-mid volume private label orders rather than only mega-volume contracts. That combination typically means competitive factory-direct pricing, real leather options (not only synthetic), and flexibility for growing brands that can't yet commit to the volumes larger footwear-exporting countries expect.
Business models we support
OEM footwear manufacturing
If you have technical specs, a last reference or an existing style you want replicated, we manage factory selection, costing, sample approval and production supervision against your exact specification.
Private label footwear
Choose from existing lasts and constructions, then customise upper material, colour, sole type and branding — a faster route to a private label footwear line than developing a new last from scratch.
Contract manufacturing & bulk/wholesale supply
For retail chains and distributors ordering at volume, we run contract manufacturing programs with locked-in pricing and consistent quality across repeat seasons.
Custom & made-to-order footwear
Need a new silhouette or a safety-footwear spec built to a specific standard? We coordinate last development, prototyping and pilot runs before full production.
Materials, customization & quality control
Upper material (full-grain, top-grain, PU, canvas), sole type (rubber, PU, EVA, PVC), and construction method (cemented, Goodyear-welted, injection-moulded) all affect price, durability and finish — we specify and verify these at the raw-material stage. Customization typically covers upper colour and material, sole type, branding (embossed logos, custom insoles, packaging) and, for safety footwear, compliance features like steel toe caps and slip-resistant soles. Every order runs through our documented six-stage quality control process — supplier audit, raw material inspection, in-line checks, final AQL inspection, packaging inspection and loading supervision, with photographic reports at each stage.
MOQ, lead time, packaging & pricing
MOQs depend on style and last availability — styles using an existing last are generally lower-MOQ than a fully custom last requiring new tooling. Typical production lead time is 25–50 days after sample approval; sampling itself usually takes 10–20 days, longer if a new last must be developed. Packaging ranges from simple export cartons to branded shoe boxes with inserts — tell us your retail channel and we'll recommend packaging that fits it.
Export, shipping & countries served
We export footwear to buyers across North America, the UK, EU, Middle East, Australia and Asia, handling sea/air freight booking, export documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and safety-footwear certification where required) and customs coordination through to your destination. See our full sourcing and export process for the nine-step workflow we follow on every order.
Why buyers choose Tiwari Groups International
Because we operate as the trading name of a registered Indian company, Wickbond Private Limited, every contract, invoice and shipment carries the accountability of a verifiable legal entity. Being based in Kanpur means we inspect footwear at source, and our network spans multiple specialised units rather than one factory. Read more about our company and sourcing strength.