Men's brown Havana lace-up boots beside women's red Catalina Chelsea boots on brick, made in size 15 wide

Handcrafted Leather Shoes, Cobbler-to-Customer.

Leather boots, loafers, dress shoes, and sandals — each pair made-to-order in any size and width by a master artisan in Pastores, Guatemala. Delivered in 6 weeks. Free US shipping.

FOR MEN FOR WOMEN

The Magic of Made-to-order

We handcraft leather goods one at a time at our workshop in Pastores, Guatemala. No factories, no mass production – just expertly crafted shoes, made-to-order especially for you. Our inclusive size and width options mean you never have to compromise on fit or comfort.

Select Any Size, Any Width
Made-to-order production unlocks sizes 4 - 17 (including half sizes), plus 7 widths and 9 calf size options in tall boots.
Cobbler-to-Customer
100% artisan owned. The proceeds from every purchase go directly to our work community here in Pastores, Guatemala.
6 Week Delivery
Enjoy free shipping and delivery within 6 weeks of purchase.

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Adelante cobbler Selvin Valle smiling in a navy shirt in Guatemala

A Person Behind Every Pair

With a salary of more than twice the local wage and additional benefits such as healthcare and savings accounts, Adelante craftsmen are able to plan for a better future. Our vision is for the artisans’ financial success to positively impact the community and further catalyze economic growth in the area.

Selvin is one of many talented artisans on the Adelante team.

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