Words from the Workshop

“The heel shape is a unique challenge to hand-shape, and when I nail it the Elena stands out beautifully amongst Adelante’s styles.”

- Rafael, Adelante Artisan

  • 5 stars: 41 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (9%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Jackie H.
My perfect fit

The Adelante team has created the shoe of my dream. It fits like a glove, so well made and personalized to my feet. I love it. Thank you Adelante!

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Lauren B.
Not the best fit, but I'll make it work

The shoe itself is a nice design, it unfortunately doesn't fit well, but it wouldn't dissuade me from ordering again since most shoes in my size don't fit well.

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Barbara C.
Comfortable boots

Love my Elena boots. They are so versatile. I can dress them up or down. The tab at the back was a little uncomfortable the first couple of times I wore them, but now that the leather has softened they are perfect. Adelante shoes are the best!

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Ryan A.
Beautifully made shoes!

These shoes are beautiful! They were comfortable right away and I feel like they will get even better as I break them in. I'm very pleased with this purchase so far.

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Pria J.
You get what you pay for!

This shoe is AH-mazing!! I'm about two months of wear with these and they still look and feel great. And I do mean WEAR! I am not an ornamental shoe-owner. I walk frequently in these boots and have already spent many a night out dancing in them too. I knew any boot I got would have to take a lot of hits and keep me comfy while doing so. These boots succeed at every metric I have. The memory foam soles are so comfortable and soft and provides a great amount of support. The leather takes on a great color with regular conditioning/polishing. The ritual of cleaning these has become one of those little joy moments for me. I'm happy to spend time caring for something that was obviously made with such care. I get so many compliments on the boots in a way I didn't expect. People readily recognize the beautiful craftsmanship of these boots. I am so pleased and so excited for my next pair!

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Juli H.
High quality, great looking boots!

This is my second pair of Adelante Shoes and they are equally as beautiful and well-made as the first pair. I love these boots, a fun way to style casual outfits and elevate looks. They remind me of lace-up boots I wore years ago. The color and style is exactly as it looks online but I did find I had to go up a 1/2 size for a better fit. Once again, the craftsmanship of Adelante shoes is truly a higher standard than most shoes available today! Thank you for my beautiful boots that I know will last for years to come.

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Cassie

Comfortable, perfect fit, look great. Absolutely worth the price.

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Cassie

Comfortable, perfect fit, look great. Absolutely worth the price.

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Desa B.
Reallynice

Beautiful and well made. I hope they stretch a little.

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Randy
Wife loves them

Very good quality shoes. And the customization with wide size for women’s leather shoes is perfect. The only complaint I have is with the customer service response time. Two days to respond to email is terrible. However, due to the quality and styles, I will be ordering a pair of tall boots for her.

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Carmela G.
These are beautiful boots! The

These are beautiful boots! The fit is great, too. I love that I can choose my width.

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Katie A.
So comfortable. High quality! Definitely

So comfortable. High quality! Definitely like you can order different widths.

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Carolyn T.
Fits perfectly

Very comfortable with the perfect heel height.

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George J.
Loved it!

Loved it!

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wendy s.
Love my new Elenas!

I love my new Elenas! I bought the desert color and they're the perfect choice to carry me through spring and early summer. They fit perfectly, look amazing, and I've received so many compliments. The heel height is perfect for a bit of lift without being too high and they were comfortable right out of the box. I wanted to order another color about five minutes after I put them on! These are my third pair of Adelantes (I also have Granadas and Mocassins), but likely will not be my last.

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Jami F.
The craftsmanship was impeccable. The

The craftsmanship was impeccable. The shoe fit like a glove. I don’t know how I can go back to off-the-rack shoes.

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Renee L.
Best. Shoes. Ever.

As a trans woman, shoes are a constant struggle. Finding shoes in my size that are stylish and well-made was impossible, until I found Adelante, and my Elenas are my favorite pair.

The fit is absolutely perfect, the heel is just high enough without being too high , and they are COMFORTABLE - I can wear them all day. Plus, I love the ability to change them up by changing the laces. I expect when the weather gets colder again, I’ll buy a second pair. The leather is thick and buttery, the stitching is strong, you can tell these shoes are made-to-last.

I also love knowing that they are hand-made, supporting craftspeople with a living wage that raises local standards.

Seriously, these may be my most favorite shoes. Ever.

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Julia M.
Love them!

Love them! Amazing quality. They fit perfectly and are comfortable all day.

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Laurel P.
Great boots! Wore them straight

Great boots! Wore them straight out of the box all around on vacation to B.C. and they were comfortable and stylish.
They are generously sized and wide enough to be comfortable with good socks for a day's worth of walking around.

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Katherine S.
I only wish you made

I only wish you made a AA or even a AAA version! Then I could order your flats,, without having to search for right insole. I still love the shoes!

Highly recommend them. Worth the expense. Quality of leather and workmanship is absolutely amazing. I will definately continue to purchase shoes. I have two pair of the boot style. If you have a really narrow foot, stick with the lace up with zipper options.

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Rashel I.
Comfy and make me feel

Comfy and make me feel tall. Love them.

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Tracy
Great fit

I am so happy to have beautiful footwear that actually fits and is comfortable to wear considering my nonstandard sized feet.
I will order additional footwear styles soon.

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Adrienne S.
Best Boots Very Happy!!

Perfect fit, I couldn’t be happier to finally find a stylish boot to fit me. I have lymphedema in my right foot and its been depressing over the years to not find boots/shoes that look good AND fit. The leather is beautiful and excellent craftsmanship by Jorge. Thank you so much for boosting my self esteem! Adelante has been awesome!

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Alexandra P.
Love love love my new Elenas!

These boots are my new favorite thing. The Pomegranate color is gorgeous, really bold but great to use as a neutral with any outfit. The fit was excellent, just as expected, and these were insanely comfortable right out of the box. I also weather-treated these with the Adelante product. I have never done that to a pair of shoes in my life but these are the kind of shoes I want to keep FOREVER. :hearts:️ I’ve gotten comments from multiple people each time I wore them. Just an outstanding purchase all the way around and I’m thinking of placing an order for another color!

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Cindy B.
Elena

Excellent craftsmanship, with high quality materials, loved the smell of good leather. Boots were comfortable right out of the box, stylish, can be dressed up or down. I believe they will last me many years!

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Joanna G.
Love these booties

Fits like a glove, super comfortable from the first wear, supple year sturdy leather.

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Peggie F.
Fantastic Footwear

My Elenas are so beautiful. Great craftsmanship and so comfortable.

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Janet
Elena Boots Are Beautiful

I love these boots! They fit perfectly and are so well made. The craftsmanship is superb. It was really nice to get a progress video from Benjamin! It did not take very long to receive the shipment, considering the quality and work that went into making these boots. I considered asking for a black heel on these black boots, but I am glad I didn't. The burgundy-ish color is perfect. These boots and this company are top notch. Thank you!

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Toni N.
These are beautiful boots. I

These are beautiful boots. I love the look and feel.

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Stephanie T.
Great shoes. Very comfortable

Great shoes. Very comfortable

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Margot K.
Very sharp, stylish and comfortable,

Very sharp, stylish and comfortable, they broke in easily and are a great dressed up lace-up boot

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Elizabeth S.
LOVE THEM

These shoes fit my feet perfectly right out of the box, and I immediately walked 8 miles in them and got three compliments from strangers on the street. Absolutely in love. They are my new 'go to' shoe! Only thing to note: the rubber sole on the bottom peeled away slightly from the toe. Should be easy enough to fix with a little leather glue, I think? Apart from that, they are very high quality and I can see these lasting a long time.