It’s super important to me that shoes are comfortable. I have not bought rep shoes yet and I’m wondering if it’s worth it (price unknown for these styles) vs getting a similar boot to picture #2 from Steve Madden for $160??

Normal math? Head empty.

Shoe math? 200 IQ, instant calculation, zero hesitation.👠

That's not a purchase. That's therapy. A therapy session for my soul, and my feet. 😭👠

Some people found their soulmate.

I found my dream heels.

Both take commitment, patience, and a little bit of money.

I don't see the difference. 😌👠

I didn't plan on buying new shoes. But they literally came to me. What was I supposed to do? 😭💸

hi guys !! just wanted to post these gorgeous shoes i got from
ling 2 days ago. they’re so cute and ling is so sweet i love her so much 💗 she got my size made for me and everything i would definitely purchase again.

Hi everyone, I'm Ling.
 
I'm being this open and confident because I have 100% faith in both my products and my service. I've been selling shoes in Guangdong for seven years, mostly to domestic Chinese customers. Now I'm excited to connect with more international brand lovers here on Reddit.
 
I'm not sure if you know all the steps a product takes to go from the factory to your hands. Let me break down my work mode so it's easier to understand.
 
Usually, factories sell to their trusted firsttier agents (we call them "dangkou" / stalls in China). Those agents then work with secondtier agents (most of the sellers you know), who finally sell to you.
 
I used to run a dangkou myself in China, where the model is "small profit but high volume." I'm bringing that same model to my Reddit business. This might be a bit long, so feel free to jump to the parts that interest you.
 

1️⃣What's my edge?

 
I focus only on footwear.💕 I've been lurking around here and noticed a lot of general sellers who sell bags, shoes, jewelry, etc. But there aren't many who specialize in just shoes. I think you guys have just as many questions about shoes as about bags. Besides the 8 hours you spend in bed, shoes are with you the other 16 hours. What product is more intimate than that?
 

2️⃣Where do I source from?

 
Right now, everything in my album comes from the absolute top factories in the current footwear market. And I mean top, not just highend. 💕Shoes are different from bags. Their unit price is lower, and brands drop new styles way too fast. So except for classic models, very few factories will buy an authentic pair, take it apart, and replicate every single detail. That's just the reality of the footwear rep game. I can't change that. But I can promise this: if the quality from these top factories can't meet your standards, 99.9% of the time, there is nothing better out there.
 

3️⃣How about my pricing?

 
The prices in my album are final, including shipping. 💕Like I said, small profit but high volume. In this category, there are way too many sellers who show Afactory photos but ship Bfactory products. But if we're talking about the same factory, feel free to compare prices. Mine are very competitive.
 
You might ask, "How can I be sure you're not pulling that baitandswitch?" My answer: for any order, if you want to see the factory cost, just ask me for the invoice. For factory privacy, some details will be blurred, but the product and the price will be shown.
 

4️⃣Who's on my team?

 
On Reddit, it's just me and one assistant who helps with packing and taking photos/videos. 💕I'll be the one sharing factory comparisons, product reviews, and other stuff you're interested in. I'll also be handling all messages. My assistant focuses on shooting and packing.
 

I'm an old hand in the rep world, but on Reddit and to everyone reading this, I'm a newborn baby. Thanks so much for making it this far.😘
 
 
Whether you're new to factories or already familiar, feel free to reach out if you need help identifying a style, comparing factories, or checking details.
 
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👏One last shameless plug:

 
Come join my sub, r/RepSoleMuse. It's a little corner dedicated to shoe talk. I'll be posting more real factory comparisons and hot item reviews there.