Adalante is an ethical shoe brand utilizing its profits to fund economic development in Latin America. They produce first-class quality, made-to-order, handcrafted shoes from Guatemala. When Peter, the founder of Adalante, first visited Latin America for the first time, he was shocked to discover poverty and social inequality on a scale previously unimaginable. Adalante creates economic growth for its makers and uplifts the community directly. Their business model revolves around creating full-time jobs that pay their makers enough to live well and result in effective and sustainable economic development. All of Adalante’s makers receive above-average salaries.