Perera Shoemaker

Perera Shoemaker was established in Antigua, Guatemala, with a focus on handmade shoemaking. In 2018, the company created a custom pair of shoes for the actor Antonio Banderas.

The workshop of Perera Shoemaker operates in Antigua, Guatemala. Artisans at the workshop handcraft shoes and transmit skills from master shoemakers to apprentices. The company reports the use of fair trade principles in its business practices.

Perera Shoemaker uses vegetable-tanned leather for most of its shoes, accounting for about 90 percent of the materials. Other leathers come from tanneries that hold "Gold Rated" or certified sustainable status. Artisans use heritage tools in the production process, including some tools crafted within the workshop.

Perera Shoemaker produces handcrafted footwear in several categories. Models include the Antonio Oxford, Base Boot, Chelsea Boot, Essential Sneaker Ivory, and Field Boot Classic Whisky. The range includes oxford shoes, trench boots, Chelsea boots, sneakers, and heritage-style field boots. Accessories such as belts are made from materials such as American Bison and vegetable-tanned vachetta leather.