Adelitas

A famous book written by Mariano Azuelo, called “Los de Abajo” (The Underdogs), is about the many revolutionaries who contributed to the Mexican Revolution in 1910, but who did/do not carry the same fame as renowned soldiers such as Poncho Villa and Emiliano Zapata. However, among these soldiers who helped make the Mexican Revolution possible were a group of women called Adelitas. They often dressed as men in order to help fight, as women were frequently not allowed to fight beside men. 

As Mexico today still benefits from their corageous contributions, may their legacy continue to live on as well. Rather than a name of one particular person or concept, the choosing Adelitas for the brand name was selected in order to be a reminder of their valor and contribution to societies, to highlight women who have contributed to the progress of not only women’s rights, but all human rights, and to inspire courage, strength, and leadership in others while reminding others of what is possible. Although the Mexican Revolution already realized its purpose in the early 20th century, a revolution continues while female warriors are still being born, in Mexico and all around the world, warriors who may be seen as modern day Adelitas, fighting for progress and positive changes in their communities, wether in battle as a Zapatista, legislating,  spreading awareness, organizing, teaching, or raising the next hero. Below are some of these women described above and whose names are carried on through some of the shoes.