KENYA · GUIDE 0281 · EDITION 4.2
Sandal making in Kenya
Sandals made around a repeatable footbed, strap design and clearly identified materials.
A CONCRETE EXAMPLE · ILLUSTRATIVE
Fictional sandal job: one adult matched pair with two simple upper straps per foot, an identified sole pair and client-approved footbed/strap templates. No orthopaedic, protective, slip or load rating. Skilled shoemaker confirms material/joint system before construction.
Who is the first customer?
Local customers seeking everyday footwear in specific sizes.
Test the offer
Produce a small size sample range and collect wear feedback before buying many sole components.
What your operating pack contains
- A business-specific operating guide PDF
- Offline itemised costing and quotation tool
- Supplier request and sales message drafts
- Job-card and quality-response documents
- Offline operations desk: supplier comparison, work checkpoints, accepted deliveries and cash tracking
- Cashflow and launch review: downside scenarios, break-even, 13-week cash plan and trial decision
- Source register and unresolved checks
Delivery and quality
Matched pair, secure straps and comfortable fit without unverified orthopaedic claims.
Cost drivers
- sole material
- straps
- adhesives
- finishing labour
Use your own supplier quotations. Worked figures in the pack are illustrative and do not establish a verified startup budget or profit forecast.
Evidence and scope
Henkel Loctite Shoe Glue datasheet ↗
Specific adhesive limitations and instructions; no universal substrate, bond-strength or local stock claim. · Checked 2026-10-26
Tandy Craftool Burnishing Solution ↗
Prepared compatible leather-edge use only; no universal finish or Kenyan supply claim. · Checked 2026-10-26
Tandy: Mastering Leather Edges ↗
Manufacturer edge-preparation/finishing reference only; not pattern validation, adhesive approval, footwear safety or load certification. · Checked 2026-10-26