The Adelante Journey

Cobbler hammering a leather sole onto a shoe last in Guatemala

Shoemaking 101: The Process for Handcrafting Le...

Shoemaking 101: The Process for Handcrafting Leather Shoes Ever wonder how a pair of handmade leather shoes really comes together? At Adelante, each shoe is crafted using generations-old techniques, high-quality...

Shoemaking 101: The Process for Handcrafting Le...

Shoemaking 101: The Process for Handcrafting Leather Shoes Ever wonder how a pair of handmade leather shoes really comes together? At Adelante, each shoe is crafted using generations-old techniques, high-quality...

high-quality handcrafted leather boots

How Can You Spot a Goodyear Welt?

How Can You Spot a Goodyear Welt? When shopping for handcrafted leather shoes, you have likely discovered a wide range of pricing. Factors like leather quality, supply and demand, and...

How Can You Spot a Goodyear Welt?

How Can You Spot a Goodyear Welt? When shopping for handcrafted leather shoes, you have likely discovered a wide range of pricing. Factors like leather quality, supply and demand, and...

Woman in cognac leather ankle boots on a stone ledge, made in women's sizes 4 to 15, widths A to EEE

Women's Boots for Any Fall Occasion

Women's Boots for Any Fall Occasion We may be a little biased, but fall is our favorite season. When the leaves start changing and the air gets a little crisper,...

Women's Boots for Any Fall Occasion

Women's Boots for Any Fall Occasion We may be a little biased, but fall is our favorite season. When the leaves start changing and the air gets a little crisper,...

Man in tan leather boots on a brick sidewalk by an iron railing, handmade in men's widths C to EEEEE

Men's Boots for Any Fall Occasion

Men's Boots for Any Fall Occasion When it comes to must-have fall footwear for men, boots are at the top of the list. Not only are they comfortable and practical...

Men's Boots for Any Fall Occasion

Men's Boots for Any Fall Occasion When it comes to must-have fall footwear for men, boots are at the top of the list. Not only are they comfortable and practical...

Adelante craftsman drawing a shoe pattern at a red work table

How the Fashion Industry Impacts Economic Devel...

How The Fashion Industry Impacts Economic Development The economic impact of the fashion industry is massive. Fashion companies collectively make up a multi-billion dollar industry that benefits the economy through...

How the Fashion Industry Impacts Economic Devel...

How The Fashion Industry Impacts Economic Development The economic impact of the fashion industry is massive. Fashion companies collectively make up a multi-billion dollar industry that benefits the economy through...

Cobblers shaping leather soles by hand at a shared workbench in Guatemala

Sustainable & Ethical Fashion

Sustainable & Ethical Fashion Shopping for clothes used to be an occasional event — something we did a few times a year when seasons changed or when we outgrew old...

Sustainable & Ethical Fashion

Sustainable & Ethical Fashion Shopping for clothes used to be an occasional event — something we did a few times a year when seasons changed or when we outgrew old...