Tarasco Leather Huaraches - Black

By Kwara
$99.00 USD
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THE STORY

Handcrafted in Michoacán, Mexico, the Tarasco is a handwoven leather shoe that combines traditional artisanal techniques with everyday wearability. Each pair is made from high-quality lead-free leather, intricately braided by hand using a traditional Michoacán weaving technique to create a breathable, flexible upper with a leather tie detail. The construction molds and conforms to the foot over time, so the fit only gets better with wear.

Breathable, durable, and designed to age beautifully, the Tarasco pairs easily with denim, linen, or tailored trousers. Because each pair is handmade, small variations in weave and color are natural — a mark of authenticity, not a flaw.

A shoe rooted in heritage, built to be worn.

DETAILS

- Made in: Michoacán, México
- Color: Black
- Material: Leather
- Upper: 100% genuine lead-free leather, handwoven
- Construction: Traditional Michoacán braiding technique
- Fit: Softens and conforms to the foot with wear
- Specification: Handmade huaraches made of lead-free leather, with 4mm Memory Foam, and ergonomic soles.

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."