Info@TheCloseoutBuyer.com 63 Federal St, Portland, ME 04101 (207) 409-1047
We’ve been buying footwear closeouts and excess inventory for over a decade, working directly with brands, retailers, and distributors. As a direct buyer, we purchase and take ownership of inventory – no middlemen, no delays, just straightforward deals.
We purchase a wide range of footwear closeouts and excess inventory, including:
Hiking boots (mid & high cut), Hiking shoes (low-cut trail shoes) Trail running shoes, Waterproof footwear (GORE-TEX, weatherproof), Insulated boots (cold weather), Hunting boots, All-terrain outdoor footwear
Running shoes, Training & cross-training shoes, Walking shoes, Basketball shoes, Tennis & court shoes, Gym & fitness footwear, Athletic sneakers (lifestyle/performance crossover)
Steel toe & composite toe boots, Soft toe work boots, Slip-resistant work shoes, Waterproof work boots, EH-rated (electrical hazard) footwear, Construction & industrial boots, Warehouse & safety footwear, Work sneakers & hybrid work shoes
Rain boots & rubber boots, Mud boots, Winter boots (non-fashion), Duck boots, Outdoor utility footwear
Snow boots & insulated winter boots, Ski boots (alpine & recreational), Snowboard boots, Cold-weather performance footwear
Indoor/outdoor slippers, Fleece-lined slippers, Memory foam slippers, House shoes
Water shoes, Aqua socks, Pool & beach footwear, Quick-dry outdoor footwear
Flip flops (single & multi-pack), Basic EVA sandals, Beach & pool footwear, Value-pack sandals
Insoles & inserts, Shoe care kits (cleaners, waterproofing), Shoe storage & travel bags
Don’t see your product listed?
We buy a wide range of footwear inventory beyond what’s shown here. Let us know what you have to sell and our buying team will review it.
Hi, I’m Matt Miller, founder of The Closeout Buyer LLC. I’ve been in the closeout business since 2013, working on both sides of the table as a buyer and a seller. Over the years, I’ve partnered with more than 800 manufacturers and built relationships with many of the major off-price retailers across North America.
I started The Closeout Buyer to create a more direct and reliable way for companies to sell excess inventory. As a true buyer, we focus on straightforward deals, clear communication, and long-term partnerships. Whether you’re working with me or my team, our goal is to make the process simple, efficient, and trustworthy from start to finish.
As a direct buyer, we keep the process simple. No brokers, no delays, just straightforward transactions.
Send us your inventory list by email, through our website form, or give us a call.
We’ll review your inventory and let you know if we’re a fit. If we are, we’ll make take-all offers on the inventory that fits our buying criteria.
We’ll coordinate pickup through our freight carriers and handle the logistics from start to finish.
Once everything is finalized, you’ll get paid quickly and can reinvest back into your business.
Our goal is to move the inventory outside your normal channels of distribution. Our core customer base is within off-price retail, particularly in North America. We have relationships with over 400 retailers and 10,000+ retail locations. Our customers use our closeouts either in regular off-price retail, or to offer margin-enhancing promotions for special events. This allows us to move large quantities of footwear quickly without disrupting your existing channels.
Don’t see an exact match? We still want to hear from you!
Send us your inventory and we’ll take a look.
Footwear is highly seasonal and trend-driven, which often leads to excess inventory when demand shifts or styles don’t sell through as expected. Brands, retailers, distributors, and 3PLs frequently find themselves with overstock after peak seasons, canceled orders, customer returns, or product transitions.
Many of the footwear products we purchase were originally manufactured for major big-box retailers, national chains, and leading e-commerce platforms. These goods are often produced in large volumes and can quickly become excess when forecasts change, styles rotate, or programs end.
We work with companies across the footwear industry to purchase closeout and overstock inventory in bulk, helping them convert inventory into cash quickly without disrupting existing sales channels. Whether you’re sitting on hiking boots, work boots, athletic sneakers, seasonal footwear, or basic styles like slippers and flip flops, we’re equipped to handle everything from pallet quantities to full truckloads.
We regularly buy from brands, retailers, distributors, and 3PL warehouses dealing with:
Our goal is to provide a simple, reliable exit for footwear inventory – with fast decisions, take-all offers, and nationwide logistics handled from start to finish.
We do. The Closeout Buyer purchases bulk footwear inventory directly from brands, retailers, and distributors. We focus on large quantity closeouts, excess inventory, and discontinued footwear styles.
We buy a wide range of footwear, including hiking boots, work boots, athletic sneakers, casual footwear, slippers, sandals, flip flops, and seasonal styles. We focus on practical, outdoor, and everyday-use footwear categories.
Yes. We regularly purchase branded footwear as well as private label inventory. Whether it’s major national brands or retailer-exclusive lines, we’re interested in bulk opportunities.
Absolutely. Excess inventory, overstock, canceled orders, and end-of-line footwear are exactly what we specialize in purchasing.
We primarily focus on larger volume deals, including pallet quantities to full truckloads. If you have a sizable footwear inventory position, we’re a good fit.
We are a direct buyer. We purchase footwear inventory outright - no brokers, no middlemen, and no consignment.
In most cases, we can review your footwear inventory and respond with an offer within 24-48 hours.
Yes. We coordinate pickup through our freight partners and handle the logistics from start to finish, making the process simple and efficient.
Send us your inventory list, details, or photos through our form or by email. Our team will review everything and get back to you quickly with next steps.
Send us your inventory list and get a quick, no-obligation offer.