A Footwear Sourcing Partner for Brands That Value Speed, and Simplicity

At Dlords, we don’t just deliver products — we deliver confidence, clarity, and control over your entire sourcing journey.

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25+Countries Served
75+Vetted Partner Factories
200+Lifetime Brands Served
97%Client Satisfaction Score

Are We Made For Each Other?

Who Dlords works best with — a fit chart of ideal partner brands

What It’s Like to Work With Dlords

At Dlords, we don’t just supply shoes — we build sourcing partnerships that scale with your brand. We’re transparent, fast, and obsessed with simplifying your supply chain. Here’s how we roll:

Step 0 :

You decide you want us in your corner.

We feel the same — we only work with 50 clients at a time for a reason.

Step 1 :

We audit your sourcing needs.

We look at your SKUs, timelines, cost targets, and operations — to see where we can truly move the needle.

Step 2 :

We build your roadmap.

From sample calendars to delivery timelines and factory picks — we map it all. With enough flexibility to handle reality.

Step 3 :

We collaborate on design + development.

Our trend team works with you to lock in ranges, sample fast, and translate vision to product — without chaos.

Step 4 :

We go into production mode.

Approvals in, QC team live, Vision CRM tracking in place — your orders move from sampling to shipping with full transparency.

Step 5 :

You focus on growing your brand.

We handle the back-end while you scale the front. You get product. You get peace of mind. And we get to keep doing what we love.

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Case Studies

Real partnerships. Real results. Discover how D’lords helps global footwear brands build reliable sourcing engines through transparency, vetted factories, and structured execution across India.

Case Study

Building a strategic sourcing partnership

How we became the exclusive India manufacturing partner for Coppel ?

Partnership Timeline

2023 – Present

“Coppel Group initiated a strategic consolidation of its India sourcing to identify a single partner with scalable systems and transparent execution”
30K to 100K+
Test to Mass Scale
Exclusive India Partner
Strategic Consolidation Executed

The Challenge

Before Dlords
  • Supplier Reliability: Need for a manufacturing partner capable of handling large scale orders without operational uncertainty or execution gaps.
  • Rigorous Vetting Process: Most suppliers fell short on transparency and planning.

The Results

Today

“India evolved from a trial market to an exclusive strategic sourcing base.”

  • Exclusive Supplier Status: Dlords was appointed as exclusive sole supplier from India.
  • Zero Disruption Scaling: Seamlessly transitioned from trial to quality mass production.
A Coppel department store: blue Coppel lettering on a yellow façade above the street entrance

Case Study

Building a resilient sourcing base

How we built a stable India manufacturing engine for Elcanto ?

Partnership Timeline

2014 – Present

“The goal was not just manufacturing, it was building a supply chain that could match Korean precision”
10+
Years of Partnership
Leather to PU
Transition Executed with Zero Disruption

The Challenge

Before Dlords
  • Technical Integration: Successfully embedded Korean lasts & patterns into Indian production.
  • Supply Chain Structuring: Organized materials, components, and vendor ecosystem.

The Results

Today

“India transformed from a problem region to a stable, expanding sourcing hub.”

  • Annual Volume: 100K – 200K pairs supplied consistently.
  • Logistics Optimization: Shifted from bulk sea shipments to agile air shipments.
MAZZ by Elcanto campaign: a model in a quilted jacket holding a black suede lace-up shoe

Case Study

Building a stable platform

How we transformed inconsistency into a scalable engine for Florsheim ?

Partnership Timeline

2021 – Present

“Florsheim entered India early but struggled with factory-level reliability despite sending technical teams.”
3 to 7
Factory Expansion
100%
SOP Compliance
80%
Styles Re-ordered

The Challenge

Before Dlords
  • Quality Variation: Significant inconsistency between batches and different factory units.
  • Lack of Standardization: Factories interpreted specs differently, leading to brand dilution.

The Results

Today

“India transformed from a problem region to a stable, expanding sourcing hub.”

  • Expanded Capacity: Scaled successfully from 3 initial factories to 7 stable units.
  • Ongoing Expansion: Continuous volume growth year-over-year since 2021.
A Florsheim Shoe Company store display case filled with shoes and wooden lasts

The Results

Brown leather derby shoes styled with a suit, shirt and tie

D’Lords are a very valuable supplier who are a delight to work with. The quality of shoes is excellent, and communication is easy and always pleasant, making the development process uncomplicated and stress free.”

— Polly McNutt, Oxford Shop Australia

FAQs

What’s your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

We typically start at 120 pairs per color per style.

Do I need to have my own designs?

Not at all. We can co-develop with your team or provide seasonal, trend-forward private label ranges to choose from.

How long does sampling usually take?

Most sample packs are ready within 15–20 business days. Complex developments may take longer but we keep you updated in real-time via Vision CRM.

Can I visit the factories or production sites?

Absolutely. We encourage transparency. Clients are welcome to visit production facilities at key stages.

Do you handle shipping and compliance?

Yes. From export clearances to packaging design and documentation, we manage the entire logistics and compliance chain.

Do you work with startups or only large retailers?

We work with both — but we prefer clients who are serious players within the footwear industries.

Can you help us with sustainable or vegan footwear?

Yes. We can source eco-friendly materials, vegan alternatives, and help build sustainable product lines upon request.

How do you ensure product quality?

Every order goes through multi-stage quality checks, documented and uploaded to your Vision dashboard. We also offer third-party QC options if preferred.

Do you work with Indian retailers or buyers?

No — we focus exclusively on international markets. Our sourcing solutions are designed for global retailers, wholesalers, and DTC brands looking to manufacture in India for export. We do not supply to or service clients within the Indian domestic market.

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