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Few brands can bring you made-to-order shoes in (typically) under a month, but Adelante pulls it off and uses that business model to its advantage by offering perhaps the widest range of sizes and widths you’re likely to find: 4C all the way to 17EEEEE. Based in the shoemaking hub of Pastores, Guatemala, its two American founders used their humanitarian experience to build a business that offers higher wages and more secure employment than anyone else in the region.

Where to Order Custom Boots: 7 Best MTO Boot Brands

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Adelante Granada Boot Review | A Women’s Bootie That’ll Last

Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! In a world of fast fashion

How I Learned Bootmaking In 5 Days (In Guatemala)

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How Starting a Boot Business Became a Humanitarian Endeavor (Brought to You By Adelante Shoes)

Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After bumping into me at a