Kanpur Leather Footwear — Men’s Shoes, Safety Boots & Uppers — Manufacturer & Exporter

OZIANT lists a Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter producing men’s dress and casual shoes, Goodyear-welted boots, safety footwear to EN ISO 20345, leather sandals and finished shoe uppers from the Kanpur–Unnao leather cluster, sourced through Wedge Industries Limited. Kanpur is Uttar Pradesh’s third-largest exporting district — ₹9,666 crore in FY 2025-26 — and leather, leather products and saddlery lead that figure; the Council for Leather Exports keeps its regional office in the city.

Kanpur footwear factories work for European and North American brands on full-shoe and uppers-only programmes, with in-house tanneries at Jajmau supplying full-grain, corrected-grain and buffalo leathers. Indicative FOB pricing is US$16–24 per pair for cemented leather dress shoes in the standard size run; Goodyear-welted, safety and buffalo-leather work boots are quoted on the tech pack.

What we supply — Kanpur Leather Footwear

The following lines are available from this Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter in the Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh cluster through Wedge Industries Limited. Each can be quoted separately; mixed orders are welcome once the minimum order quantity is met.

• Men’s leather dress shoes — Oxford, Derby, loafer, monk strap (cemented and Blake)
• Goodyear-welted boots and brogues
• Safety shoes and boots — steel or composite toe, EN ISO 20345 S1P/S3
• Buffalo-leather work boots and chukkas
• Leather sandals and slippers (men’s and women’s)
• Finished shoe uppers (stitched, lasted or unlasted) for overseas assembly
• Leather insoles, welts and components
• Private-label and brand programmes with custom lasts

Specifications

Parameter	Detail
Leathers	Full-grain cow/buffalo, corrected grain, nubuck, suede — Jajmau tanneries, LWG-rated on request
Constructions	Cemented, Blake, Goodyear welt, direct-injection PU/TPU (safety)
Soles	Leather, rubber, TPR, PU, dual-density PU (safety)
Sizes	EU 39–47 (men), 35–41 (women); UK/US size runs on request
Safety rating	EN ISO 20345:2022 S1, S1P, S3; ASTM F2413 on request
Packing	Individual shoe box with tissue, 10–12 pairs per master carton
Testing	SATRA/CFTI lab reports: flex, abrasion, slip, bond strength
Private label	Yes — custom lasts, branding, boxes
HS code	64035990 — 6403 59 leather-sole leather shoes; 6403 99 other leather-upper footwear; 6406 10 uppers; 6403 40 safety toe-cap footwear
Minimum order	500 pairs per style (size run 39–46, colours mixed)
Lead time	45–60 days
Sample	US$60 per sample pair, refunded against orders above 2,000 pairs (15–20 days)

Indicative FOB price ladder (USD)

Order quantity (pair)	Indicative FOB price
500 – 1,999	US$ 24.00 per pair
2,000 – 9,999	US$ 19.50 per pair
10,000+	US$ 16.00 per pair

Prices from this Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter are indicative FOB India (Mumbai/Nhava Sheva, Mundra or ICD Kanpur) as at 30-08-2026 and are quoted in US dollars; the final quotation depends on specification, packing, season and raw-material prices on the order date. The lowest band applies at 10,000+ pair. Request a firm quote through the enquiry form and a Wedge Industries Limited sales engineer will respond within 24 hours.

Export compliance & duty — included in the price

Every shipment from this Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter listing is prepared for the destination market by ZJELL Limited, the Wedge Group’s export-consulting company, so that documentation is never the reason a consignment is delayed. The following are included or arranged:

• REACH — chromium VI, azo dyes, PAH, phthalate and DMF test reports per leather lot
• CE certification to EN ISO 20345 for safety footwear; ASTM F2413 for the USA
• EU footwear labelling directive 94/11/EC material pictograms; US FTC labelling
• California Prop 65 declarations; CPSIA for children’s sizes
• Leather Working Group tannery sourcing on request; country-of-origin labelling

Import duty position (verify with your broker before ordering): UK: India–UK CETA in force from 15-07-2026 — leather and footwear from 16% to 0%, the largest single duty saving on this site. USA: MFN (6403 typically 8.5–10%) plus 10% Section 301. GCC: 5%. EU: MFN 8%, FTA not yet in force.

Made in Kanpur — India’s leather capital

Kanpur’s leather industry grew around the Jajmau tannery belt on the Ganga and the Unnao leather park across the river, and today includes several hundred tanneries and footwear, saddlery and leather-goods factories exporting mainly to Europe. The cluster’s strengths are heavy leathers, boots and safety footwear; its documentation and environmental-compliance record is what overseas buyers audit most closely.

Wedge Industries Limited works with factories that source from tanneries with current pollution-control consents and LWG audits, because a tannery closure order in Kanpur has interrupted supply in past years.

Packing, cartons & shipping

Each pair in a printed shoe box with tissue and silica gel, 10–12 pairs per 5-ply master carton; cartons palletised or loose-loaded. A 20-ft container carries about 2,500–3,000 pairs of boxed shoes.

Pack detail	Specification
Carton / unit load	Dress shoes: 12 pairs per carton, 60 × 40 × 35 cm, approx. 14 kg gross. Safety boots: 10 pairs per carton, approx. 18 kg gross.
Ports	Nhava Sheva (JNPT), Mundra, ICD Kanpur / Dadri by rail; air via Lucknow (LKO) and Delhi (DEL)
Incoterms	FOB standard; CIF, CFR and DAP quoted on request
Payment	30% advance and balance against documents, or irrevocable LC at sight; CAD for repeat buyers

Markets we serve

Germany, the UK, Italy, France and the Netherlands are the historic markets for Kanpur footwear and uppers; the USA buys boots and safety footwear; the UAE buys safety footwear for construction and dress shoes for retail. The UK’s zero duty under the India–UK CETA since July 2026 has moved sourcing decisions for autumn-winter 2026 programmes. Buyers choose a Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter listed on OZIANT because the supplier has been vetted, the compliance cost is already in the price and every enquiry is answered within 24 hours.

See the OZIANT country guides for United States buyers, United Kingdom buyers, German buyers and UAE buyers in the Bags, Luggage & Leather Goods category.

Why source from this Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter through OZIANT

• Vetted supplier — Wedge Industries Limited is a Category Leader on OZIANT with a published profile, address and export track record.
• Compliance-included pricing — certificates, tests and destination labelling are arranged by ZJELL Limited, not left to the buyer.
• One accountable exporter for several Uttar Pradesh products — consolidate this line with others on this supplier’s profile in a single container.
• 24-hour bilingual response and a sample-before-bulk process for every order.

How to order

1. Send an enquiry from this page with your target quantity, destination port and any specification or tech pack.
2. Receive a firm FOB quotation and compliance checklist from Wedge Industries Limited within 24 hours (48 hours for products quoted against daily commodity prices).
3. Approve samples — US$60 per sample pair, refunded against orders above 2,000 pairs; sample lead time 15–20 days.
4. Confirm the order with a proforma invoice; production and documentation begin on receipt of advance or LC.
5. Pre-shipment inspection report and photographs are shared before dispatch; lead time 45–60 days.
6. Documents (invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, test reports and product certificates) are couriered or released against payment.

About the supplier — Wedge Industries Limited

Wedge Industries Limited, the Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter behind this listing, is a Category Leader supplier on OZIANT and the parent company of the Wedge Group, which also includes ZJELL Limited, an export and import consulting firm with offices in Delhi, London and Hong Kong. Wedge Industries Limited manufactures, imports and exports industrial and building materials from bases in India, the United Kingdom, Spain and China and serves customers in more than 45 countries. Its Uttar Pradesh sourcing programme covers the Lucknow, Kanpur, Hardoi (Sandila), Barabanki and Kannauj export clusters and gives overseas buyers a single-window route to the region’s best products — supplier vetting, quality assurance, compliance documentation and consolidated shipping from one accountable exporter.

Browse the full Bags, Luggage & Leather Goods category or the supplier’s other listings below, or contact OZIANT for a sourcing brief across several product lines from the Uttar Pradesh belt.

Frequently asked questions

Can you supply uppers only?

Yes — stitched, lasted or unlasted uppers for assembly at the buyer’s factory, which is a large part of Kanpur’s trade with Europe. MOQ is 1,000 pairs per style.

Are your safety shoes CE certified?

Yes — EN ISO 20345:2022 certificates from a notified body for the S1P and S3 ranges, with test reports supplied; ASTM F2413 certification is available for the US market.

Do the leathers pass REACH?

Each leather lot is tested for chromium VI, azo dyes, PAHs and phthalates, and reports travel with the shipment. We source from tanneries that hold Leather Working Group ratings on request.

What is the lead time?

45–60 days after sample approval for cemented shoes; Goodyear-welted and safety footwear can take 60–75 days depending on component availability.

How do I get a firm quote from this Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter?

Use the enquiry form on this page with your quantity, destination and specification. Wedge Industries Limited replies within 24 hours with an FOB quotation, the compliance checklist for your market and a sample offer.

Listing updated 30-08-2026. Wedge Industries Limited · Kw: Kanpur leather footwear manufacturer and exporter · SKU OZ-WI-UP-015.