if you want a pair of sample, you need to know the steps how to make a sample. new style; factory need make sample; many steps: 1:design for sample; 2:make the new shoe last (shoes shape); 3: shoe last need repeated changes may 4 to 5 times; 4: After completed of the sample;Need a femal foot model ; professional try foot ! 5:If the feet test past, no problem; this is the perfect sample; 6:So factory make any sample; it is expensive cost lot of time and money; therefore, Your batch bulk orders is very necessary for us, otherwise the time is wasted! 7:So in order to meet every clients requirement, fully understand these processes; this will be more cooperation happy! Thus cooperation and win-win! thanks About the sample fee. When you understand that; you will understand why factory made new style of sample; the price needs to be expensive; pu or simple sandals the sample fee is 50 usd$, PU leather Sample fee a pairs:$80; Genuine Leather Sample fee a pairs:$150;shipping fee not included. Any question about the shoes or boots samples , please let us know.