Our state of the art production facility combines modern day technology with traditional old-world Italian shoemaking and craftsmanship, typically only available to the biggest luxury brands in the world.
Our conveniently located factory, design studio, sample room, show room, leather room, and photo studio, are located in the heart of midtown’s garment center: 247 West 38th Street in New York City.
Our Services
We have years of experience developing all types of shoes and love to challenge ourselves with new concepts and interesting components.
With our years of experience we are always willing to help on all aspects of starting a shoe company including:
- CONSULTING
- SOURCING
- DEVELOPMENT
- DESIGN
- MOLDS & PARTS
- MERCHANDISING
- PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
- QUALITY CONTROL
- LOGISTICS
- SUSTAINABILITY
- ADVANCED MOLD MAKING SERVICES
- 3D PRINT SERVICES
LOCAL AND HANDS ON
We have an extensive collection at Made in Midtown of lasts and parts which we have developed over the years. If the shape is a classic we could have in house materials for a sample at our factory already.
Alternatively, using shoes you currently love we develop your design with similar specifications.
GALLERY
The Team
The craftsmen in our factory are all masters in the art of shoemaking, including some that have worked 30+ years making shoes. Since the decline of the fashion production industry throughout North America, qualified shoemakers have flocked to MIM to get reliable work. Thus, we have a congregation of some of the best shoemaking talent in the world.
In addition to our New York City factory, we also have spent many years strategically cultivating relationships with exceptional and trusted factories and suppliers in Italy, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Mexico, China, and Taiwan. This is one way we can cover such a wide variety of needs and services.
We visit our overseas factories up to six times a year, as well as our partners frequently visiting us, in order to maintain our supplies, see new and upcoming trends and products that have not yet reached the US market and always be on the same page with our partners.
Over 15 years of experience in Brand Startup, Merchandising, Manufacturing, design and more
JORDAN
Owner/Founder/Creative
Over 15 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics and supply chain.
RICARDO
Pattern Master & Cutter
Over 10 years with MIM he is fluent in the details of quality shoes and finishing
Quality Control Specialist
MANUEL
Over 25 years of experience in lasting and shoe finishing of all kinds
ROGER
Lasting Master and Finisher
NEW YORK, NY, USA
247 West 38th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018, USA
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ABOUT US
From sketch to sku Made in Midtown is here to help up and coming designers to break into the footwear industry in the best way possible.
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Interested In Our Services?
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SOURCING
After our many cultivated years of experience in the shoe industry we will consult with you on an assessment of your product, the best ways to produce, cost and steps of developing the shoe from “scratch” and step by step discussion on product development and production
We can take care of all development from choosing the correct last to revisions, pullovers, fit trial & edits, pattern-making, editing & more we can handle all development, or you can bring us a completely developed shoe to copy. We will develop CADs, tech packs, blueprints, spec sheets, as well as other types of testing if required
DEVELOPMENT
If your project requires it we can make sole molds and component molds 3D-printed models, production molds (compression or injection molds), developing components, hardware, developing outsoles & insoles
DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
MOLDS AND CUSTOM PARTS
From helping to create your logo to branding dies for samples we handle all aspects of branding your shoe samples in the best way for marketing and the current sales environment.
Modern Vice’s
Footwear Development and Production
Located at the heart of New York City's garment district, Made in Midtown is one of just a few places in the world and the only place in New York City where shoe design, development, production, digital content and web services, for any size brand, meet under one roof.
Made in Midtown is fluent in all types of design, development, and production and allows designers to visit the factory for follow-ups on sampling and production runs, which is not possible when manufacturing overseas. Over the past 50 years, as fashion production left the USA, the relationship between design and production became distant. Made in Midtown lends its production and shoe expertise to advise designers on creating products in the most cost effective and efficient ways.
Typically, the few remaining footwear manufacturers in the United States focus in on one style, whether it is workwear, athletic or casual. M-I-M is the only factory that develops a full range of styles from A to Z.
About Us
With staff overseas in both Europe and Asia we have access to some of the best tanneries and material suppliers and the best factories for branded components.
We can source existing parts/components from the open market or we can develop a customized program using molds.
CONSULTING
We will work on sourcing leathers, lasts, and components for your project while getting your approval on each component along the way
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO PRODUCTION
Over 30 years of experience in pattern making and shoe design and manufacturing
LAUREN
Director of Operations
Over 20 years of experience in manufacturing shoes and stitching
LEVORIO
Master Stitcher
From product shots to lifestyle images and reels our facility not only provides a great and colorful backdrop for shoots but we have worked with some of the best professionals in the business and can work with you to get some of the best content on the market today.
Create Your Custom Shoe Line
USA Based Manufacturing & Sampling
Overseas Production
Turn Any Shoe Concept Into Your Own Brand Today
"Vision without execution is hallucination" -Thomas Edison
LOW MINIMUMS
ONE STOP SHOP
150+ YEARS COMBINED EXPERIENCE
Start Up, Inventors, Existing Small to Large Brands Welcome
Italy, Spain, Vietnam, China, Mexico & More
PRODUCTION READY FINAL SAMPLE
Final Sample complete with all design features ready for scale and replication either domestically or overseas.
OVERSEAS PRODUCTION
Already have a perfect sample and only need to make inventory, we can handle all aspects of full-scale production with a team of trained professionals based in each country. We handle all aspects of the production and pre-production process including QC and logistics.
USA HEADQUARTERS
NEW YORK CITY
