what is the difference between sneakers and leather shoes from China factories?

Different belts and construction. Sneakers (Putian) use knit/mesh/synthetic uppers with rubber/EVA soles and athletic construction. Leather shoes (Wenzhou) use leather uppers with cemented or welted construction. That is why a sneaker factory and a dress-shoe factory are usually different.

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