In a world of fast fashion shoes, it can be hard to discern the difference between what’s truly timeless and what’s just the latest fad. Fast fashion trends can be great for folks who are on a budget or just getting to know their personal style. But if you’re looking for time-tested style and quality, … Read more
After months of preparation, filming, and editing, it’s finally ready: How I Learned Bootmaking. In five days. In Guatemala. It all started when I visited the world famous Lefarc Tannery in León, Mexico, to learn how to make leather at a workshop. That’s where I met Mike Pelzer, the COO of Adelante Shoes, who had … Read more
After bumping into me at a Mexican tannery, Adelante Shoes invited me to Guatemala so I could try my hand at making my own boots. While I was there, I interviewed founders Pete Sacco and Michael Pelzer to better understand how and why they started their brand and the social mission that underpins their operations. … Read more
I recently made a documentary in Guatemala where I built a pair of boots from start to finish in 5 days, and did I ever learn that I know nothing about making boots. I knew there were known unknowns, but I was able to easily rack up a truncated list of ten things I had … Read more