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Pre-Order: San Benito México Huaraches

By Kwara
$115.00 USD
Item ships July 3rd!
THE STORY

Lightweight, durable nylon built for any weather, with a soft suede lining and 4mm memory-foam insole for all-day comfort. The non-slip natural rubber and polyurethane outsole keeps you steady, while water-resistant, breathable construction moves with you.

Handcrafted by skilled Mexican artisans, Kwara's huaraches carry over 50 years of family tradition — a tribute to the heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless design of this iconic Mexican footwear.

DETAILS

- Made in: Michoacán, México
- Color: Green
- Material: Nylon
- Construction: Traditional Michoacán braiding technique
- Fit: Softens and conforms to the foot with wear
- Specification: Handmade nylon sandals with soft suede lining.

SIZE & FIT

Designs run true to size. If you're between sizes, we recommend sizing up. All styles are gender-neutral, though the men's collection features thicker soles, thicker leather uppers, and are available in extended sizes. If you have any questions about fit, reach out — we're happy to help.

WOMEN'S SIZE GUIDE

US  MEX EUR
5 22 36
6 23 37
7 24 38
8 25 39
9 26 40
10 27 41

 

MEN'S SIZE GUIDE

US  MEX EUR
7 25 39-40
8 26 40-41
9 27 41-42
10 28 43-44
11 29 44-45
12 30 45-46

 


ABOUT THE BRAND

Kwara was born from a need, not an idea.

Its founder, Andrés, grew up in Michoacán, wearing huaraches at home with the streets of his hometown as his backdrop. But the discomfort of traditional pairs meant they lived more in memory than in daily life. Years later, searching for a way back to his roots, he discovered that his great-grandfather had been a huarache maker — a family thread nearly lost to tragedy. Picking it back up became something larger than a personal project.

In his words: "I realized that if I didn't do it, no one else would. It wasn't just for me. It was for my grandfather, for my great-grandfather — and for everyone who deserves to walk with pride."

Every pair of Kwara is handmade in Michoacán by more than 100 artisans. Lead-free leather. Recycled fabrics. More than 30 processes refined across generations. The result is footwear built to be worn, not preserved — comfortable enough for everyday life, rooted enough to carry a lineage. Kwara stands for craft that honors where it came from, and for makers expanding thoughtfully without losing their footing. In a market crowded with shortcuts, the brand is a reminder that heritage and modern design aren't at odds — they're stronger together.

Today, Kwara is growing — online, through marketplaces, and in collaborations — while remaining firmly planted in the land where it began. Because, as Andrés puts it, there is no future without memory.

"Our steps hold memory. And that is what makes us walk differently."