Footwear

The Mendoza

Name: The Mendoza
Brand: Adelante Shoes
Availability: InStock

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- Made-to-order for any size and width - Ethically made and proudly handcrafted by a skilled Guatemalan craftsperson - Goodyear welted & fully resoleable - Stacked leather heel

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What to Consider

Materials & Construction

·Leather — Quality leather develops character and a patina with age — it gets better, not worse. Can last decades with basic maintenance.
·Individually crafted by hand — greater attention to detail and unique character in each piece. Hand-made products can often be repaired by the maker.
·The gold standard in shoe construction. The sole is stitched to a welt strip (not glued), making it fully resoleable — indefinitely. A pair of Goodyear welted boots can be resoled 5-10 times, lasting decades. This is the single most important feature for buy-it-for-life footwear.
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Longevity & Care

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·Leather — Condition every 3-6 months to prevent drying and cracking. Avoid prolonged water exposure. Store in a breathable bag, never plastic.
·⚠ Avoid "bonded leather" or "genuine leather" — these are the lowest grades. Bonded leather is essentially glued scraps that peel and flake within 1-2 years. Look for "full-grain" or "top-grain" for real longevity.
·Resoleable — the soles can be replaced by a cobbler, extending the life of the shoe by years each time. This is a key buy-it-for-life feature.

Cost Per Use

·Leather — A well-made leather bag or boot can last 10-20 years, making the cost per year very low compared to replacing synthetic alternatives every 1-2 years.
·Priced around $275 (midpoint of $150–$400 for Footwear). At ~15 uses/month, this hits the $1-per-use "worth it" mark in 1.5 years — and falls to roughly 31¢ per use across a 5-year lifespan.