colleen H.
Great shoes
Great shoes. Beautifully made.

In 2026, Adelante completed an ownership transition to local shoemaker and original Adelante co-founder Horacio Alvarez (and family). Adelante handcrafts extraordinary leather footwear one pair at a time in Pastores, Guatemala. Our made-to-order model unlocks a full spectrum of size and width options so you never have to compromise on fit or comfort.Beginning April 1, 2026 all Adelante orders are delivered direct from Cobbler-to-Customer within 6 weeks of purchase. Any Size, Any Width.Personalize Your Look.Crafted With Purpose in Guatemala.
Adelante Made-To-Order (adelanteshoes.com) has 63 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 2.8 out of 5.
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colleen H.
Great shoes. Beautifully made.
READ P.
Shoes are well made, comfortable and exactly the size requested. Had to have a previous purchased pair resoled and the local repair person is also very impressed with the quality and workmanship. Will be ordering again.
Jacky
Beautiful work and packaged with great care.
Jennifer H.
I’ve been looking for the right pair of navy penny loafers for 25 years—no joke—and I’m very particular about the style. I decided to take a chance on the Sabina b/c they said you could switch out for the Sofia if it wasn’t right. Well, it wasn’t, but I didn’t think Sofia would be either. The men’s Luca, however, was really what I wanted. I like the higher vamp (the top part)—I didn’t know the term for it—and that preppier style is what I’ve been looking for but can never find in a women’s loafer. I talked to Chris, and he refashioned the Luca to fit a woman’s foot in my size. These shoes are great! So comfortable, great craftsmanship, and Chris was a dream to work with. I’ll be buying these in more colors!
JW
Fantastic customer service and comfortable shoe, even for a size 15EE with a high instep.
Karla V.
I purchased a pair of Condessa boots and loved the virtual fitting. Unfortunately, the boots didn’t close up because I have thicker calves. I contacted them, they scheduled me for a refitting, and addressed my concerns. The team really went above and beyond to make me happy and I really appreciated their flexibility, understanding, and kindness. It’s not easy when you have thicker legs to find boots that fit well, so I was really grateful for Adelante’s willingness to work with me. Would definitely recommend them and I’ll be purchasing another pair in the future!
Response from Adelante Made-To-OrderJun 23, 2026
We're thrilled to have been able to work with you on this pair of Condesa boots, Karla. So glad we were able to nail the fit. - Horacio
Nick F.
Their service was top-notch… Chris and new management were an incredible help with my boots. I had one pair for 5 years that held up incredibly well, quality and style is unmatched. I’ll wear them so much that these sole started to give so I ordered the same exact pair! Very responsive to emails and all in an incredible experience!
Response from Adelante Made-To-OrderJun 23, 2026
Thanks for sticking with the brand through the ownership transition, Nick. - Horacio
Nick
I’ve order 4 pairs of shoes from them all are great. Some I’ve had for years they’re holding up great and I love that they’re such a high quality I can get them repaired. The shipping can take a while but they make everything to order so that’s understandable. They’ve even been helpful when I’ve reached out to customize a shoe in a color or way they don’t offer online.
Response from Adelante Made-To-OrderJun 23, 2026
Thank you for review, Nick! We appreciate you as a customer. - Horacio