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Historic Mexican Shoe Making Hub
León, located in Guanajuato, is known for its history as a leading leather tanning capital and the Mexican shoemaking hub since the early 1900s. The town features a mix of car and industrial factories but is primarily focused on leather production and shoe manufacturing. The industry has a strong tradition, with multi-generational family businesses and a human-oriented craft approach. Each pair of cowboy boots involves around 200 steps performed by roughly a hundred individuals, showcasing the meticulous handmade process that characterizes León's shoemaking industry.