Cross border logistics for footwear brands
We help UK footwear brands sell confidently into the UK, EU and US by optimising tariffs, returns and cross border operations across their existing logistics partners.
Listed partner of the British Footwear Association.
We support footwear brands at every stage of international growth, guiding you from first shipment to full scale
Scaling footwear brands
Selling DTC and wholesale into the UK, EU and US and now feeling margin pressure from tariffs, returns and cross border complexity.
Learn more →Growing footwear brands
Just starting to sell internationally and need a compliant, Brexit safe way to manage cross border footwear sales.
Learn more →Group owned footwear brands
Recently acquired or investment backed and under pressure to professionalise international logistics and governance.
Learn more →Built for scaling footwear brands
Footwear is one of the most complex categories to move across borders. High return rates, strict customs rules, country of origin sensitivity and rising EU and US tariffs mean that as volumes grow, small inefficiencies quietly turn into serious cost and friction.
Most scaling footwear brands already work with multiple 3PLs, carriers and shipping platforms. However, without a single view of cross border operations, duties are misclassified, returns are routed inefficiently, stock flows become fragmented and wholesale partners start to feel the impact.
The SAMOS approach
As a listed partner of the British Footwear Association, SAMOS works alongside your existing 3PLs, carriers and ecommerce platforms to optimise cross border footwear operations.
We coordinate tariff classification, returns routing and compliance oversight so every pair of shoes moves through the most effective and commercially sensible path - without disrupting your current setup.
Outcomes
- More predictable landed cost across the UK, EU and US
- Reduced returns friction and reverse logistics complexity
- Fewer customs delays and tariff misclassifications
- Improved confidence from wholesale and retail partners
- Greater operational control as international sales scale
For footwear brands just starting to sell internationally
Footwear is one of the hardest categories to sell across borders. Returns are high, customs scrutiny is strict and Brexit has added complexity to EU and US shipments. Many footwear brands delay international growth after early delivery failures, unexpected duties or customer complaints.
As a British Footwear Association partner, SAMOS supports growing footwear brands by managing tariff classification, duties, VAT handling and international returns coordination - helping you expand internationally with confidence and control.
Fewer failed or rejected deliveries
Correct duty and VAT treatment
Faster, safer EU and US market entry
A smoother customer experience
Outcomes
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Board level visibility of landed cost and cross border performance
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Reduced compliance, tariff and customs risk
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Greater control across international markets
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A scalable foundation for global expansion
For group owned and investment backed footwear brands
When footwear brands are acquired or backed by investors, legacy logistics and poor cross border visibility quickly become a financial and operational risk. Tariffs, returns and customs compliance can quietly erode margin, while international complexity increases.
As a British Footwear Association partner, SAMOS provides a structured cross border operating layer for footwear groups. We deliver tariff governance, compliance oversight, reporting and operational coordination so international activity becomes predictable, auditable and scalable.
Built for the complexity of footwear
Listed partner of the British Footwear Association
Footwear specific tariff and returns expertise
Works alongside existing 3PLs and carriers
Designed for DTC and wholesale footwear models
Built for UK, EU and US trade complexity
Seamless integration with your stack
We integrate with leading ecommerce, shipping and logistics platforms to support cross border footwear operations without disrupting existing partners or workflows.
