Kōbō for Footwear

Every Shoe Is a System. Manage It Like One.

A single style has more components than most garments have total. Your spreadsheet wasn't built for this.

AW26 Collection - Footwear
Style CodeNameVariantColorSeasonSupplierLifecycle
Hiking Boot "Ridge"KBX-8001Hiking Boot "Ridge"GraniteGraniteAW26Vibram S.p.A.In Production
Trail Runner "Terrain"KBX-8002Trail Runner "Terrain"TrailTrailAW26Taizhou FootwearSampling
Approach Shoe "Norda"KBX-8003Approach Shoe "Norda"AlpineAlpineAW26Vibram S.p.A.Approved
Sandal "Drift"KBX-8004Sandal "Drift"BoneBoneSS26OrthoLite APACConcept
Winter Boot "Satisfy"KBX-8005Winter Boot "Satisfy"CharcoalCharcoalAW26Taizhou FootwearSampling
Know What Goes Where
Every component mapped to the right factory, the right material, and the right version of the shoe.
Nail the Fit Across Sizes
Grading tables with size-specific measurements and tolerances. From last dimensions to finished shoe.
Commit to Tooling Confidently
See real costs before you invest in moulds and lasts. Tooling amortization built into your BOM.
Component Management

One Change.
Updated Everywhere.

Outsoles, midsoles, uppers, linings, hardware - every component linked to its supplier, article number, and consumption. Change a material once and it updates across every style that uses it.

BOM - Trail Runner "Terrain"
OutsoleOutsole
SOLE-001
ArticleVB-780-RBR
ColourBlack
SupplierVibram
Consumption1 pair
MembraneMembrane
MEM-001
ArticleGTX-PRO-3L
ColourBone
SupplierGore-Tex
Consumption0.4 sqm
UpperUpper
UPR-001
ArticleDY-550-RST
ColourTrail
SupplierDyneema
Consumption0.6 sqm
Lasts & Grading

Fit Precision.
Across Every Size.

Size grading with millimetre tolerances from last to finished shoe. Foot length, ball girth, instep, heel width - every measurement tracked across your full size run so fit issues surface before production.

Grading - Trail Runner "Terrain"
Last: TR-200MM
IDMeasurementTolSize 7Size 8Size 9Size 10Size 11
AFoot Length±1254.0260.0267.0273.0279.0
BBall Girth±1.5232.0238.0244.0250.0256.0
CInstep±1240.0246.0252.0258.0264.0
DHeel Width±0.564.066.068.070.072.0
EAnkle Girth±1260.0266.0272.0278.0284.0
FLast Length±1262.0268.0275.0281.0287.0
GStack Height±0.528.028.529.029.530.0
HToe Spring±0.518.018.519.019.520.0
Costing & Margins

Real Costs.
Before You Commit.

Tooling investments, multi-component BOMs, and factory markups make footwear costing uniquely complex. See your landed cost per pair - including tooling amortization - before you commit to production.

Pricing Overview — AW26
Trail Runner "Terrain"
Trail Runner "Terrain"
Trail·AW26
Key Pricing
Expected Qty
2,400
Target Cost
$48.00
Supplier Cost
$32.80
Component Cost
$18.50
FOB
$42.60
Landed Cost
$53.50
Margins & Forecast
Wholesale
62%
$142.00
Retail
71%
$285.00
Hiking Boot "Ridge"
Hiking Boot "Ridge"
Granite·AW26
Key Pricing
Expected Qty
1,800
Target Cost
$62.00
Supplier Cost
$44.20
Component Cost
$24.80
FOB
$56.40
Landed Cost
$68.90
Margins & Forecast
Wholesale
58%
$165.00
Retail
69%
$340.00
Multi-Factory Coordination

Three Factories.
One Shoe.

Uppers from one country, soles from another, assembly somewhere else. Track lead times, production status, and component readiness across every supplier involved in a single style.

Suppliers - Trail Runner "Terrain"
Da Pelle TanneryCutting
Upper FactoryItaly4 wk
Vibram S.p.A.Molding
Sole FactoryItaly5 wk
Taizhou FootwearAwaiting Components
AssemblyChina6 wk
Footwear Capabilities

From last to logistics.

Supplier Portal
Factories see their specs, submit samples, and update production status. Free supplier seats.
Auto-Calculated BOMs
Component costs roll up as you build. Multi-variant BOMs for colorway-specific materials.
Sample Tracking
Track iterations with photos, structured feedback, and approval status across Proto, SMS, and Production.
Illustrator Plugin
Design, build BOMs, and generate tech packs without leaving Illustrator. Real-time sync.
Mobile on the Floor
QR scanning, sample photos, and barcode reading from the factory. LiDAR measurements on iPhone Pro.
Testing & Compliance
Link durability tests, abrasion results, and material certifications directly to each style.

Footwear development is too complex for spreadsheets. You already know that.

See how Kōbō handles the component complexity your products demand. 1,200+ shoe styles managed.

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