This guide covers Recying’s factory-stock shoe supply for container buyers. Stock shoes are finished footwear released from Chinese footwear factory order surplus, overstock, and cancelled orders, and are supplied as ready stock. That makes the buying model different from an OEM order: the supplier works with existing inventory rather than commissioning a new run. A container buyer needs to know which categories and sizes are available, how mixed the load is, what fits in a 40FT container, and what QC evidence can be reviewed before committing. The sections below cover those points with Recying’s current stock-shoe references.
What Are Stock Shoes, and Where Do They Come From?
Stock shoes are existing footwear that a Chinese footwear factory has already produced and that is now released as order surplus, overstock, or cancelled-order stock. They are not produced for your order; they are supplied from ready stock. So the buying decision is made against what is currently on the floor, not against a new production spec.
The supply model is container-based. A supplier holds a mixed inventory of styles and categories, and the order is assembled from that available stock. The decisions that matter are the category mix, the size range, and how the load is packed.
Recying’s stock-shoe supply follows the same model: ready inventory that is sorted and supplied as a mixed container load. The footwear direction in this inventory is sport, casual, football, and outdoor-hiking. It is not dress shoes, fashion shoes, canvas shoes, or work-safety shoes. The distinction from an OEM order is that you are buying volume that already exists instead of commissioning a fresh run.
What Can a Mixed Stock Shoes Container Include?
A mixed stock-shoes container is a load made up of many styles and several product lines rather than a single style or size. The available portfolio covers six product lines: men’s, women’s, kids’, baby, adult slippers, and kids slippers. Which lines actually go into a container depends on the available stock and the confirmed order configuration.
The load structure is mixed multi-SKU. A container can include 100+ styles, and the current profile is built around even color distribution with a controllable same-style and same-size concentration. For a wholesaler, this matters because concentrating a load on a few styles, one size band, or one colour can affect how easily it spreads across downstream buyers.
Recying supplies stock shoes on this mixed multi-SKU basis. The real mix has to be confirmed against the available stock, since the actual composition changes with what is in inventory at the time of ordering.
Stock Shoes Category, Size Range, and Packing Reference
Before confirming a whole-container order, the references to check are the category, the size range, and the packing. These help you evaluate the load and plan the container quantity. The table below is a typical reference point; the exact mix has to be confirmed against current stock.
| Category | Size Range | Pairs per Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Men | EU 40–44 | 40 |
| Women | EU 36–39 | 40 |
| Kids | EU 35 and below | 50 |
| Baby | EU 20–28 | 50 |
These references also show why a load is not interchangeable across markets. A load aimed at adult buyers uses different size bands and different packing than a load for the kids’ market, so the order has to be matched to the target market. Baby footwear is described at approximately 20% sport and 80% casual in the current profile; that is a product-direction reference, not a fixed per-container ratio.
How Many Pairs Fit in a 40FT Stock Shoes Container?
There is no single number; 40FT capacity changes by shoe category and packing method. The references below are approximate loading figures for current stock-shoe categories, not a guarantee for every load.
| Category | Bagged | Boxed |
|---|---|---|
| Men | ≈20,000 pairs | ≈18,000 pairs |
| Women | ≈22,000 pairs | ≈20,000 pairs |
| Kids | ≈30,000 pairs | ≈26,000 pairs |
| Baby | ≈33,000 pairs | ≈29,000 pairs |
Recying’s current loading references show a lower pair count for boxed packing than for bagged packing in the same category, because individual boxes use additional packing space. Since the figures are approximate and vary by category, confirm the category, the packing, and the expected pair count for your specific load before using the number in a purchase plan.
Why Do Style, Size, and Color Concentration Matter in a Stock-Shoes Container?
Total pair count alone is not enough to judge a stock-shoes container. What matters alongside it is how the load is concentrated across style, size, and colour. A load that is mixed but concentrated on a few styles, one size band, or one colour can be harder to move across downstream buyers.
A buyer should review three things before committing: style concentration, size concentration, and colour distribution. The current stock-shoe profile is built for this concern. A container can include 100+ styles, colour distribution is kept even rather than single-colour, and same-style and same-size concentration is controllable. The category size ranges — men’s EU 40–44, women’s EU 36–39, kids’ EU 35 and below, baby EU 20–28 — are the references against which concentration is reviewed.
Concentration is a judgment call, so ask for the actual composition instead of relying only on a headline pair count.
What Quality Risks Should Buyers Check in Stock Shoes?
A professional stock-shoe buyer inspects condition points rather than marketing claims. For footwear that is already produced and held as inventory, the points worth checking are bonding, sole condition, material aging, and size consistency.
| Risk Area | What Buyer Should Check |
|---|---|
| Bonding | Upper-to-sole bonding and obvious glue problems |
| Sole condition | Firmness and signs of deterioration |
| Material aging | Peeling, powdering, or surface breakdown |
| Size consistency | Labels, actual sizing, left-right matching |
These are the places where similar-looking pairs can differ, and they are the reason to ask for batch-specific evidence. A general quality claim is less useful than a look at the actual batch.
What Stock and QC Evidence Can Buyers Review?
Recying’s QC references include a five-round QC SOP, 100+ SKU sorting, batch sampling, random bag-opening videos, sole close-ups, per-bag size tables, a first-bag opening video before loading, and batch traceability. These are the evidence areas a buyer can review around a batch.
| Evidence | What It Helps the Buyer Check |
|---|---|
| 100+ SKU sorting | Assortment organization |
| Batch sampling | Condition of sampled stock |
| Random bag-opening video | Contents of selected bags |
| Sole close-up | Sole condition |
| Per-bag size table | Size distribution |
| First-bag video before loading | First packed-bag appearance |
| Batch traceability | Batch-level reference |
QC evidence is used for transparency, not as a zero-defect promise. The buyer-facing decision is whether the evidence gives enough confidence in the assortment, the soles, and the sizing for the specific batch.
How Should Buyers Verify a Stock-Shoes Order Before Loading?
Verifying a stock-shoes order is a buyer due-diligence framework, not a contract process. The steps below use the current references to confirm the load before it is packed.
- Confirm the product category. Check the categories in the order — men’s, women’s, kids’, baby, adult slippers, kids slippers — against the current stock.
- Confirm the size range. Use the references per category: men’s EU 40–44, women’s EU 36–39, kids’ EU 35 and below, baby EU 20–28.
- Confirm the packing. Bagged or boxed, and how it affects the load.
- Confirm the expected loading quantity. Use the 40FT references, which are approximate and vary by category and packing.
- Review assortment concentration. Look at style, size, and colour concentration rather than only total pairs.
- Review available QC evidence. Ask for the evidence that matches the batch, such as a random bag-opening video, a sole close-up, or a per-bag size table.
- Reconfirm the actual batch before loading. Confirm the batch and the evidence against what is being prepared.
These steps are for the buyer’s own due diligence. They are not a contract process or a statement of what a supplier is obliged to provide.
Stock-Shoes Container Buyer Checklist
Run this before you confirm a load.
| Check Before Confirming the Load | Confirmed? |
|---|---|
| Product source understood | ☐ |
| Category confirmed | ☐ |
| Size range confirmed | ☐ |
| Pairs per bag confirmed | ☐ |
| Packing method confirmed | ☐ |
| 40FT loading reference checked | ☐ |
| Style / size / color concentration reviewed | ☐ |
| Random bag / QC evidence reviewed | ☐ |
| Sole condition and size distribution reviewed | ☐ |
| Current stock availability confirmed | ☐ |
FAQ
Where do stock shoes come from?
They come from Chinese footwear factory order surplus, overstock inventory, and cancelled orders, and are supplied as ready stock. They are existing production rather than a custom run, so the available mix depends on the current inventory.
How many styles can be included in a container?
A container can include 100+ styles. That is 100+ across the load, not 100+ within each category, and the actual mix depends on the available stock.
What size ranges are available?
The references are men’s EU 40–44, women’s EU 36–39, kids’ EU 35 and below, and baby EU 20–28. Sizes can be matched to a target market, but availability depends on the current stock.
How many pairs fit in a 40FT container?
It depends on category and packing. The references range from approximately 18,000 boxed men’s pairs to approximately 33,000 bagged baby pairs, and these are approximate loading figures rather than a fixed number.
Why does boxed packing reduce loading quantity?
Boxed packing uses more space per pair than bagged packing, so the same container holds fewer boxed pairs. The exact figure varies by category and should be confirmed when you plan the purchase.
What quality points should buyers check?
Check bonding, sole condition, material aging, and size consistency. These cover the upper-sole bond, sole firmness, surface breakdown, and size-label or left-right matching.
What QC evidence can buyers review?
Evidence tied to the batch, such as a random bag-opening video, a sole close-up, a per-bag size table, and a first-bag video before loading. The evidence is for transparency, not a zero-defect claim.
How long does it take to prepare a stock-shoes container?
Preparation time depends on current ready-stock availability, category mix, packing, and the specific order configuration. Confirm the preparation schedule for the actual batch before planning onward logistics. Container preparation time is separate from ocean transit time.
Discuss Your Stock-Shoes Container Requirement
If you are sourcing a stock-shoes container, the best way to move forward is to discuss the category, the quantity, and the target market against current availability. Recying supplies stock shoes on a mixed multi-SKU container basis, so the conversation is about what is available now.
To help us check current availability, share:
- Product category (men’s, women’s, kids’, baby, slippers)
- Planned quantity or container requirement
- Target market
Ways to request:
- Request current stock information
- Ask about current category availability
- Request product / QC videos
- Discuss your container requirement
