Adelante Shoe Co - March 17, 2026

Every pair starts with someone like Julio

A closer look at how your shoes are made ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏...

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Meet Your Craftsperson: Julio Julio is a third generation craftsperson living in Pastores, Guatemala with his wife and three daughters. He has worked with Adelante Made-To-Order since 2017.

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01 How did you first become a shoemaker?

"I started making shoes when I was 12 years old. I fell in love with the art right away. There's something so satisfying about turning a hunk of leather and other raw materials into a pair of beautiful shoes.”

02 What makes a handmade shoe different from one made in a factory?

"The craftsmanship makes all the difference. Adelante shoes aren't made on an assembly line. Each pair is hand-cut, hand-mounted, and hand-welted. They are unique to you and to the person who made them. You'll be able to tell the difference; your Adelante shoes will look and feel unlike any other pair that you own."

What is your favorite part of working in the Adelante workshop?

"The camaraderie is a lot of fun. A lot of the guys have been here for years, so we have a good rapport and tell jokes throughout the day. We also work in an open-air environment, which I love because the weather in Guatemala is excellent year round."

What details do you pay the closest attention to when finishing a pair?  "When I'm mounting a pair on a shoe last, it's important that all parts are centered and properly positioned on the last. If the uppers are twisted, the shoe won't

come out correctly. Also finishing the leather sole. All Adelante pairs use vegetable tanned soling leather as the outsole, and I shave it down and polish by hand. The details matter if you want the sole to end up with the right color and a smooth finish."

Julio’s Favourite Pairs

The Havana

The Luca

The Náutico

The Condesa

The Camila

The Catalina

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