During your visit to León, you cannot miss the squares and markets where all kinds of leather goods are offered: shoes, jackets, bags, belts, in short, whatever product you can imagine.
In 1576 this beautiful and increasingly progressive city of the Bajío was founded, which due to its geographical location is ideal for holding fairs, congresses and conventions.
The first steps of what is now the great shoe industry were taken in 1654, when a rudimentary form of shoe production began in the city. Many years later this industry turned upside down with the introduction of the railroad and, as a consequence, modern machinery; To such a degree the manufacture of shoes increased that the first exports to cities like Texas were originated. Since then, the constant work of the people from León made the numerous family workshops become the exemplary companies that today, as a city, proudly hold the title of “The capital of leather and footwear”. The artisan work of shoes and the tannery has made León the leader in the production of these articles, which vary in tastes and prices.
Every year in the months of January and February, the “Feria de León” takes place, which takes place on the occasion of the anniversary of the founding of the city; On those dates, the capital of leather opens its doors for you to walk through its avenues, which confirm the image of progress, and for you to enjoy its history, its gastronomy and its culture, as well as its shopping centers, such as the Plaza del Zapato, Plaza Mayor, Gran Plaza, Plaza León Shopping Center and Plaza Piel Shopping Center, among many other places, where you will find great quality, comfort and good taste in jackets, belts, briefcases, bags, wallets and, of course , shoes for the whole family, although those with the highest demand are those for women, which represent 80% of sales.
On your next trip to León, be sure to buy one or more of these products that have given national and international fame to this beautiful region of the Mexican Bajío.
