I noticed that a huge number of both locals and tourists in Thailand wear clogs/Crocs-style footwear. During my trip, I saw many markets selling them at very low prices, sometimes around 400 baht or even less depending on the location.
What surprised me was how popular they are and how similar many of them look compared to branded versions sold internationally at much higher prices.
This got me thinking about the business side of it. I'm interested in learning more about Thailand’s footwear wholesale markets and manufacturers, especially suppliers producing unbranded or private-label clog-style footwear for export.
Does anyone know good wholesale markets, factory areas, or sourcing platforms in Thailand where I could connect directly with manufacturers rather than middlemen?
Also, as these products are not officially made by the Crocs brand, would there be legal or customs issues if someone resells them in another country under the Crocs name? Curious how this works internationally.