Adelante Shoe Co.

Retail Apparel and FashionMassachusetts, United States51-200 Employees

Adelante Shoe Co. produces premium leather footwear and accessories at a vertically integrated workshop in Pastores, Guatemala. The operation follows a made-to-order approach, connecting customers with the craftspeople who create their shoes and providing production content from the workshop. Founded around 2017 under the Living Well Line social impact model, the company has grown to become the town’s largest formal employer.

Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company sits within the Retail Apparel and Fashion industry and positions itself as a made-to-order footwear brand that offers a direct-to-consumer experience, linking buyers with the artisans behind their products. In 2021 the firm opened a new retail location in Boston, expanding its physical footprint. The company employs a mid-sized team, reflecting a balance between scale and craftsmanship.

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