Template
Shoe QC Request Template
| Insole | Please measure insole length in centimeters. |
| Pair symmetry | Please show both shoes from front, side, heel, and top. |
| Sole | Please show outsole and midsole close-ups. |
| Box | Please confirm whether the shoe box is included and estimate packed weight. |
| Defects | Please show glue marks, stains, loose stitching, or shape issues if visible. |
Start with insole length
Shoe labels are not enough for spreadsheet buying. Different sellers can label the same size differently, and some listings use EU, US, UK, or China size names without explaining the conversion. Insole length is the simplest measurement to request because it connects the listing to your actual foot or a pair you already own.
When you browse shoes on ChinaSheets, save the expected size and insole target before submitting the link. This gives the warehouse photo request a clear number to verify.
Check pair symmetry before shipping
A shoe can pass a basic overview photo and still have shape issues. Compare toe shape, heel height, side panel alignment, sole thickness, and left-right symmetry. Small differences are easier to see when both shoes are photographed together from the same angle.
Do not approve a pair only from seller photos. Warehouse QC photos are the evidence that matters before international shipping.
Decide whether to keep the box
Shoe boxes can increase volumetric weight. If the box is important for storage, gifting, or resale, keep it. If the goal is personal wear and shipping cost matters more, consider whether removing the box is acceptable within the agent workflow.
Always compare the saved shipping estimate with the final warehouse estimate. Shoes can become expensive quickly when volume and packaging are included.
FAQ
Common Questions
Should I trust EU shoe size labels?
Use labels as a starting point, then request insole measurements and compare them to a pair that fits you.
Are shoe boxes worth shipping?
Only if the box has value to you. Otherwise it can raise parcel volume and cost.
What photos matter most for shoes?
Insole measurement, front view, side view, heel view, outsole view, and close-ups of visible flaws.