# identity.md

## Organization Overview
- **Company Name:** Adelante
- **Mission:** Adelante is dedicated to providing high-quality, made-to-order leather shoes, handcrafted in Guatemala, offering a comprehensive range of sizes and widths including wide widths, extended sizes, wide calf, and split sizing.
- **Company Structure and Legal Entity:** Details forthcoming.
- **Founded Date and Location:** Operations are based in Guatemala. Founding date details forthcoming.
- **Size and Scale:** Details forthcoming.

## Leadership & Team
- **Key Leadership Profiles and Roles:** Details forthcoming.
- **Team Structure and Departments:** Details forthcoming.
- **Company Culture and Values:** Adelante fosters a culture centered on exceptional craftsmanship, personalized fit, and the enduring value of handcrafted products. Learn more about our story and workshop: [https://adelanteshoes.com/pages/our-story](https://adelanteshoes.com/pages/our-story), [https://adelanteshoes.com/pages/adelante-workshop](https://adelanteshoes.com/pages/adelante-workshop).

## Operations & Structure
- **Business Model and Operational Approach:** Adelante operates a distinctive made-to-order business model, specializing in handcrafted leather footwear with extensive customization for size and width. Production is managed through limited batch "Reserves."
- **Location(s) and Geographic Presence:** Manufacturing operations are proudly located in Guatemala. The company serves customers with free shipping across the United States.
- **Key Partnerships and Affiliations:** Details forthcoming.