Men's 2E wide dark brown leather boat shoe, feature diagram, made to order in your exact size – The Náutico
Cobbler Daniel Jimenez, who handcrafts the Catalina heeled Chelsea boot, made to order in women's widths A to EEE

Words from the Workshop

“The Náutico stands out because it’s so different from all of the other Adelante styles. The seam that runs along the top of the vamp is a unique challenge to hand sew. I remember crafting a blue size 17 last year. That took awhile.”

- Daniel, Adelante Artisan

  • 5 stars: 29 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 2 stars: 1 (3%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Keith R.

Nice!

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Michael

Wonderful craftsmanship

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Steve

Expertly crafted, made to order shoes

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Juan J.C.

Both show laces snapped the first time I wore the shoes. Vendor sent me the color they chose, not the one I ordered. Shoes look nice and seem to be of good quality. Never the less because of the details I list above and the lengthy deliver time, I won’t be reordering. Pricy shoes for the service and quality you get.

Hi Juan: I am sorry to hear that you had a poor experience with the quality of the Nautico laces in 2023. Adelante has since changed ownership — Horacio here, Adelante's new owner — and I've returned to Adelante's handcrafted, made-to-order roots. Feel free to drop me a note via our website, I'd love the opportunity to leave a new and improved product quality impression. - Horacio

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Garry M.
Great craftsmanship! The leather is

Great craftsmanship! The leather is quality. They fit true to size

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Peter P.
Excellent quality …. Soft, supple

Excellent quality …. Soft, supple leather…. Rich color

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Anthony A.
I loved the Marco but

I loved the Marco but the Nautico just doesn’t fit right. It’s going to take awhile to break them in. In the meantime I’m just wearing them at home. The workmanship is beautiful and the look is great but the sizing doesn’t seem comparable from the one style to the next.

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Sunil K.
Great Shoe

Great shoe overall. Slightly loose in the heel (doesn't hug the heel), but still enjoy wearing it.

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Tony C.
The Nautico is a beautiful

The Nautico is a beautiful shoe! Incredibly well made and it shows. I love wearing them and I get lots of compliments on them.

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William H.
Very nicely designed and constructed

Very nicely designed and constructed shoe. A little dressy for me, but that doesn't take away from their quality.

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Ray L.
Amazing shoes, great quality, fit

Amazing shoes, great quality, fit is amazing. The craftsmanship is top notch as is the leather quality.

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Charles D.
Highest quality, good for the community, hard to find sizes

This is the second purchase we've made at Adelante and not the last! The quality is solid, with prices are close to what you would pay for Nordstrom. The screen doesn't capture how great these look - these boat shoes elevate his whole outfit, even if my husband is just wearing a polo and chinos. The leather is beautiful, and these were clearly made with care and pride.

He is in a hard-to find size, with a foot slightly larger than the other one. Yes, it's a nightmare to find shoes that even fit, let alone look this amazing. He was able to break them in on business travel (usually the worst idea), running through airports, running meetings, etc. without blisters.

I would love to see more formal styles and a dressier option. Thanks again Adelante!

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Gregory M.
Exceeded expectations

These are the nicest shoes I have ever owned. Very classy style that is noticeably unique to other shoes of this style. Comfortable too.

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Laura T.
Top rate quality

These are gorgeous, extremely well-made shoes. They look very rich and expensive. Nothing could compare to this quality, they ate well worth the price.

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Daniel C.
Wonderful

Quality is perfect. I love the shoes.

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Patrick M.
Best shoes ever

These are great shoes. Very comfortable. Well made. Great looking. Perhaps most important this is a great company with whom to work. This is the third pair of shoes I have purchased from them. All great shoes. They go above and beyond for every shoe.

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Cathy G.
These are my second pair.

These are my second pair. The best.

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Mark S.
Good fit, comfortable and like

Good fit, comfortable and like the smell of the new leather!

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Thomas L.
A great shoe

The fit is perfect for someone who has a narrow foot. The leather is incredibly soft and quality workmanship. Because of the quality and look I now own a second pair and have two more on order.

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Brad S.
Comfort even outshines the great

Comfort even outshines the great quality and look. Looking forward to trying another pair again soon

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Niven H.
These are the best shoes

These are the best shoes I’ve ever had! Beautifully crafted and built to last. I love them.

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Wilson H.
Its comfortable,fit and the leader

Its comfortable,fit and the leader is excellent.

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Frank
great quality lots of compliments

I'm a 67 year old retired person bought my first pair summer of 2021 Luca in caramel. They came but the sizing was a little big contacted Adelante and took them to their retail store in Boston for exchange. They took them back did a sizing for me and received a new pair via mail in a couple of weeks. Their customer service is fantastic they follow
up on your problem. And for the shoes great quality, great looking nothing but compliments when I've worn them and very comfortable will be purchasing other styles at a later date.

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John H.
Surprising New Favorite

One of the most comfortable shoes I have, wear without socks and feels great out of the box. Great look also. Highly recommend.

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Michael P.
I am retired and bought

I am retired and bought Alden shoes in the past . Nauticos are a cross between casual and semi dress. The quality is tops, leather lined and the last is perfect with a firm grip on my heel. I bought two pairs black and caramel and will head for the mahogany this fall. Michael Press

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Randy B.
Great quality! Perfect fit.

Great quality! Perfect fit.

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Jonathan W.
Really like these shoes.

Look great. Feel great. And fit better everyday as they get more broken in. Now that I have my size down I plan to get more.

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Peter P.
Great quality…very comfortable

Great quality…very comfortable

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Matt H.
Great shoe!

I bought these before a trip to Key West. They are comfortable and wear well. Very appropriate style for the casualness of the island. I’ll buy another pair....perhaps navy blue.

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John S.
Great fit and comfort from the beginning!

First shoes that I have ever found to offer differing sizes to optimize the fit. This pair won’t be my last!

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Marty K.
New Shoes

I purchased a pair and was skeptical at first, recently began wearing them and I am very i,pressed with the quality and comfort. On the site now searching for second pair, I want to be able to say all my shoes are custom made. I do have sme questions on sizing but all and all excellent product, Thank You

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Sam H.
My second pair of Adelantes

And I am as happy as I was with the first. Thanks!