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Adelante

Rated: Good

price:
$$$$

location: United States

Adelante makes comfortable, handmade leather shoes.

Adelante sustainability rating

Planet

3 out of 5

People

4 out of 5

Animals

3 out of 5

Overall rating: Good

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Adelante's environment rating is it's a start. It does not use eco-friendly materials. Its products are made to order to minimise textile waste. There is no evidence it minimises packaging. It makes products by hand to reduce its climate impact. There is no evidence it has taken meaningful action to reduce or eliminate hazardous chemicals.

Its labour rating is 'good'. It partners with artisans in Guatemala. It ensures payment of a living wage in the final stage of production. It traces some of its supply chain including all of the final stage of production.

Its animal rating is it's a start. It uses leather and shearling. It does not use fur, wool, down, exotic animal skin or exotic animal hair.

Adelante is rated 'good' overall.

Last updated April 2022