FAQ's

Generally, our factory works on a 6-8 weeks lead time, however, there are quieter times of the year where they can turn orders round much quicker.

Yes. We have a number of retailers outside of the UK but please be aware that you will have to account for additional shipping costs as well account for any relevant import duties.

We try to be as flexible as we can with regards to a MoQ. However, our shoes are custom made with equipment and machinery changed for each style and colourway that goes in to production. As a guide to our trade customers, we advise 50 pairs for the MoQ.

Yes, we can take orders throughout the year. Again, this would be subject to a minimum order quantity.

Complete our trade enquiry form and a member of our team will aim to get back to you within 48 hours.

No. Clothing and shoes for ‘young children’ have been charged a zero-rate VAT since the introduction of the tax on 1 April 1973.

We will confirm specific dates in advance of each season, but as a guide, the SS deadline is mid-October and the AW deadline is mid-May.

We deal with matters on a case by case basis and do our best to ensure the commercial interests of our existing stockists are at the forefront of our decision. The key factors we consider are the store locality (i.e. how close the store is to existing stockists) and population.

Yes, we have 2 size guides for our Borboleta brand. We have one for pre-walkers (soft sole) and one for first walkers (hard sole). Pre-Walkers: First Walkers:

Yes, please see the table below:

Borboleta shoes are made to a wide fitting (G/H) and are very generous in terms of length, coming up a size bigger than most brands. Fofito shoes are made to a standard width fitting (F) and are true to size in terms of length.

Yes, all of our styles are available in any colour, leather or patent. However, this is subject to a minimum order quantity that would be determined by our factory.