Adelante Made-To-Order
MakerAbout
Adelante Made-To-Order was a footwear brand based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company focused on producing made-to-order leather shoes by artisans in Pastores, Guatemala.
About
Adelante Made-To-Order was a footwear brand based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2017. The company focused on producing made-to-order leather shoes by artisans in Pastores, Guatemala.
History
Adelante Made-To-Order was established in 2017 by Peter Sacco, who grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. The brand connected buyers with shoemakers in Guatemala by offering customizable, made-to-order footwear. In February 2021, the company opened a storefront at 321 Newbury Street in Boston.
Adelante Made-To-Order ceased operations in 2025.
Manufacturing
Shoes were made by hand in Pastores, Guatemala. Adelante employed local artisans as part of its production process. The company paid its workers above the local wage and provided additional benefits, including health care and savings accounts.
Construction and materials
Adelante footwear used Goodyear welt construction. The leather for the shoes was sourced from Lefarc Tannery in León, Mexico. Lefarc Tannery employed practices such as reducing water use and using solar power.
Products
The brand’s range included customizable leather boots and moccasins in different sizes and widths. Customers could choose the appearance and fit of their shoes, which were then made to order. Orders were shipped directly to customers, usually within about two weeks.
