Perera Shoemaker

Perera Shoemaker produces all footwear in its Antigua Guatemala workshop through a handcraft process that requires more than 16 hours of manual labor per pair. The company operates on a made-to-order business model with limited production capacity due to the time-intensive nature of the work.

The production process includes hand-cut leather selection, hand-lasted construction, hand-welted and hand-stitched assembly, and hand-painted patina finishes. The company uses Goodyear welt construction for its boots, which involves stitching the upper to a welt that is then stitched to the sole. This method incorporates cork filling between the insole and outsole.

Master artisans work directly with apprentices to preserve traditional shoemaking techniques. The company maintains a formal apprenticeship program designed to pass knowledge from experienced craftsmen to the next generation of makers.

The company uses leathers including American bison and suede. Available leather colors include whisky, nut brown, olive, navy, black, walnut, and moss.

Sole options include full leather construction as the base option, anti-slip treatment, mini lug half sole, Vibram Tygum half sole, and Vibram Middlebury Gumlite soles.

Perera Shoemaker offers several boot styles priced between $666 and $778. The Field Boot ranges from $666 to $700 depending on configuration. The Chelsea Boot, Split-Toe Boot, and Rodeo Boot are each priced at $666 to $700. The Hiking Boot is priced from $745 to $778.

The product line also includes dress shoes with traditional lace-up construction, Verso sneakers for casual wear, sandals, and leather accessories including wallets.

Selected models offer full customization options for leather type, leather color, and sole construction.

The company emblem features three volcanoes representing the trio of peaks surrounding Antigua Guatemala. The brand operates under the motto "Preserving Tradition, Crafting the Future."

Perera positions itself as pioneers in establishing Antigua Guatemala as a recognized shoemaking hub. The company offers private tours of its workshop for customers interested in observing the production process.