Mexicana

Frequently asked questions about the brand Mexicana

• Where does the brand Mexicana come from?

  Created in 1988 by a family from Bordeaux, the brand Mexicana has been expressing an unfailing passion for the santiag boot and the Far West for over 30 years. Its know-how is based above all on the love of artisanal leather and the authenticity of its Mexican ties. Drawing its strength from the powerful links it has forged between France and Mexico, the brand blends avant-garde and ethnic embroidery, bringing a little wind of freedom with a western or rock flavour to the French public.

• Where are the shoes made Mexicana ?

  The shoes Mexicana are handmade in Mexico. Inspired by ancestral leather processing techniques, the brand has become the French reference for American santiags.

• How to size the brand Mexicana ?

  The Mexicana brand runs large and is based on a standard French size scale. We recommend that you take one size smaller than your usual size. For example, if you wear a size 38, we recommend that you go for a size 37.

• What to wear boots with Mexicana ?

  Both traditional and modern, Mexicana boots are reinvented each season, dressed in aged or patinated leather, python patches, braids or studs. A combination of tradition and modernity, a pair of boots will perfectly enhance an outfit consisting of jeans and a Leather jacket perfecto. Decorated with studs or stars, they can also be worn with a hippie-chic maxi dress, for a bohemian look that evokes the Far West. Finally, once night falls, why not match them with metallic leggings under a geometrically patterned shirt-dress?

• How do you clean your Mexicana ?

  To make your boots last Mexicana, we recommend that you treat the leather regularly. To do this, follow the tips below:

  • Avoid waxing as it tends to crack the leather. On the other hand, to ensure a long life for your boots Mexicana,
  • Clean your shoes every fortnight with a specialised soap or milk, before nourishing them with a leather moisturiser.
  • Be careful not to let them get wet or near a heat source.

  If in doubt, do not hesitate to entrust the maintenance of your Mexicana to a leather specialist.