Last week we stopped in Pastores, a small town just a few miles from Antigua that is known for making cowboy boots by hand.

While cowboy boots aren’t my style I was intrigued by having a pair of boots custom made. So I picked out a style and my new friend Roberto measure me up.

I put down a deposit of and made plans to come back in five days to pick up the results. To put it simply. They’re beautiful. Totally handmade in leather in five days to my exact measurements. And for 350 Quetzales or about $45.

And of course I had to score my traveling companion some new kicks too. Also custom made for $45. I almost like hers more than mine.