Cordobes Handcrafted Boots

Cordobes Handcrafted Boots was founded by Alfonso Ignacio Cortes in April 2023. The business operates from a workshop in San Mateo Atenco, a town recognized for its artisan shoemaking tradition. The company was established to highlight the skills of local craftsmen and bring attention to locally produced footwear.

Cordobes produces all boots by hand in its San Mateo Atenco workshop. The process begins with selecting a last and continues through the design of the upper, cutting and sewing the leather, lasting, and constructing the boot. The company uses stitchdown construction, a method associated with durability and resistance to water.

Cordobes boots include a 10-ounce leather insole and a 12-ounce leather midsole. The outsole uses EcoRubber, which is made from repurposed rubber. Uppers are crafted from 6-ounce full-grain leather, with available options in brown, black, and chocolate. The boots feature a lining of 5-ounce suede leather in the vamp and 4 to 5 ounces of full-grain leather in the shaft, where most areas remain unlined.

Cordobes produces several boot models including Engineer Boots, Service Boots, Captoe Boots, and Jodhpur Boots. Prices range from $329.00 to $439.00 USD, depending on the style. Customers select between the D-25 last, which offers a dress style, and the C-100 last, which is shaped for a more casual fit. The company uses two sales systems, On Demand and Made to Order, that allow customers to request levels of customization in their boots.