The shoe category on Amazon may not be easy for novice sellers.

First, the return rate of shoes may be as high as 50%, and the returned shoes are in different states. Some customers will pack them well for return, while others will not. This results in some returned shoes being unable to be resold, increasing the seller's costs.

Second, shoes and clothing come in a variety of sizes and styles. A style may have at least three colors and five sizes, which means that a listing may have at least 15 SKUs. For novice sellers, managing these SKUs may be a challenge.

In addition, novice sellers may not have their own designs, and the patterns or styles on the clothes may also involve infringement issues. Therefore, for new and small sellers, it is recommended to bypass the shoe and clothing category and try other categories.