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Date of ChangeGuide Section ChangedChange
December 16, 2025Section 4: Sample Requirements1. Removed Zappos TOP sample requirement
November 21, 2025Section 5: Packaging & Labeling Standards1. Updated section name to Packaging & Labeling Standards.
2. Added carton marking requirements for Unisex styles.
3. Added new Unisex shoebox label info.
4. Section G: Shoe Markings – added new layout for permanent COO markings.
November 21, 2025Section 4: Sample Requirements1. Removed outdated information about Ad Samples.
2. Updated contact for Salesman Samples to Scott Ruf.
3. Added email notification for TOP samples.
November 21, 2025Section 6: Production1. Updated language about which styles require sticky insoles.
2. Added new Inspection Standards & Classification of Defects reference document.
August 12, 2025Section 3: Testing and CertificationAdded section for Adult styles – testing requirements for Ross Flexing Resistance & Compression Set
January 21, 2025Section 6: ProductionAdded sticky lined insoles requirement.
December 3, 2024Section 8: ShippingSECTION 8-A SHIPPING PROCEDURES
Designated Forwarder: updated from DSV to SGL
December 3, 2024Section 8: Shipping1. Point 1 changed from “Packing List Requirement” to “Shipping Document Requirements”
2. Added to list: Invoice, Testing Report, and GCC form (all existing requirements)
3. Added to list: IFI form (new requirement)
November 13, 2024Section 8: ShippingRemoved LCL pallet packing requirements.
October 23, 2024Section 8: ShippingFurther clarified container desiccant requirement.
September 13, 2024Section 5: Packaging Standards1. Updated Men’s Size Marking Requirements table to add sizes 4-6.5 US.
August 20, 2024Section 4: Sample Requirements1. Updated Salesman Samples shipping contact.
2. Updated Zappos TOP shipping & requirements information.
July 16, 2024Section 5: Packaging StandardsAdults extended size run, size chart updated.
July 16, 2024Section 4: Sample RequirementsRemoved Zappos TOP requirement (effective Spring 2025).
Added note to general TOP requirement that we will send a list at the beginning of each season.
April 19, 2024Section 3: Testing and CertificationClarified requirement for including test report and COC/GCC with shipping documents.
April 19, 2024Section 8: ShippingRemoved Mainfreight as backup designated forwarder.
April 2, 2024Section 6: ProductionClarified further that all Toddler zipper pulls must be stitched or permanently attached.
November 2, 2023Section 2: Vendor Business Practice & QuestionnaireAdded Subsection D – Vendor Questionnaire
October 5, 2023Section 5: Packaging Standards-Updated Country Code Carton Stickers.
-Added information for Pre-Pack orders.
October 5, 2023Section 4: Sample RequirementsIncreased Salesman Sample total quantity to 8 pairs.
February 16, 2023Section 5: Packaging StandardsAdded information regarding the 5-pack carton labels from Fineline
February 16, 2023Section 3: Testing and CertificationAdded Section F. Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Regulations
September 26, 2022Section 4: Sample RequirementsAdded Zappos TOP sample requirement
September 20, 2022Section 8: ShippingAdded container desiccant requirement
September 20, 2022Section 5: Packaging Standards Added minimum Carton Burst Strength
July 14, 2022Section 5: Packaging StandardsAdded requirement for BILLY Basics Hangtag
June 10, 2022Section 4: Sample Requirements-Updated Ad Sample requirements
-Updated sample shipping address
-Removed yellow TOP Sample label requirement
-Updated TOP Sample instructions
June 10, 2022Section 1: Contact InfoUpdated mailing and shipping address
April 25, 2022Section 8: Packing List RequirementsAdded chargeback for incorrect packing list.
March 24, 2022Section 4: Sample Requirements-Added sample outsole label requirement.
-Reduced Ad samples requirements for Men’s and Womens.
-Added clarifying note to TOP samples for styles with multiple XF dates.
March 3, 2022Section 8: Load RequirementsClarified B.2. and B.4.
February 28, 2022AllVendor Guide published