Established in 2008, SOP Trading has built a strong reputation as a trusted third-party footwear manufacturer, producing high volumes of quality school shoes for Bata South Africa. Over the past sixteen years, we have manufactured durable, high-performing footwear using both synthetic and leather materials.
Our roots in footwear run deep — our founder began making shoes in 1984, with a focus on fashion footwear for leading South African retailers. Today, SOP Trading is proudly three generations strong, with a heritage built on craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous innovation.
While school shoes remain our core focus, we have successfully expanded into manufacturing safety boot uppers, applying the same quality standards and attention to detail. As a manufacturing house, we don’t produce our own brand — instead, we partner with clients to bring their designs to life, offering end-to-end support from development through to production. With a highly skilled and experienced workforce, we deliver premium footwear tailored to our clients’ needs at a competitive cost.
“Quality is not an act, it is a habit”
Aristotle
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