Tips for Finding Wide Width Wholesale Shoes

The key to finding wide-width wholesale shoes is doing a bit of research. In addition to some research, knowing what type of shoe you are looking for is important. Wide-width shoes come in womens, mens and children's sizes. They also come in different styles. Knowing what style and type will help you in finding wholesale wide-width shoes.

• Decide what kind of wide-width shoes you are looking for such as dress shoes, sports shoes, sandals, or boots. Wide-width shoes come in many styles and knowing which style you want makes finding the right wholesaler easier.


• Know what size you are looking for and the gender of the shoes: men's, women's or children's. There are specialty wide-width shoe wholesalers who deal specifically with just one type of gender.  


• Look in the yellow pages of your phone book for wholesale shoe dealers in your area.


• Visit a shoe store that sells wide-width shoes. Take note of the different brands in the store. Ask the store manager if they could you give you contact information for the brands offered.


• Conduct an Internet search for wholesale wide-width shoes. 


• Read descriptions of each wholesale company that you find with your online search. Look for the specifics you want. Each wholesale company offers different varieties and different sizes. 


• Compare each wholesale distributors' prices, quantity minimums and quality to find the best choice for you.


• Make a list of the wholesale companies that interest you. Contact the distributor and ask to set up an appointment to view their shoes. If you are not able to go directly to the wholesale company's location, ask if they can send you a sample through the mail.