My grandmother told me that the secret to preparing the best food is always choosing the best ingredients ; the same goes for footwear. In order to make the best shoes in Mexico, we need the best materials and from the best suppliers . A few weeks ago, with my team and my son, except Jorge, I visited our suppliers of lasts, soles, leathers and hardware. Today, I want to share with you a little of what we saw .

Almost 90% of our suppliers' products are destined for export. Companies such as Disney, Brown Shoe Company, Timberland, among others, are some of the main clients of our suppliers. The remaining 10% is destined for national companies that meet and maintain the same quality standards as their international clients. That is why we are very proud to have the opportunity to collaborate with companies of such caliber that have international certifications that guarantee their quality and , in addition, are 100% Mexican.

Each of these companies has invested in state- of- the-art technology that makes the production of the raw material we need more efficient and accurate. For example, our supplier of lasts has 3D cadcan digital developments that give you the possibility to visualize a last before physically producing it and check if it will be feasible.

Our leather supplier has an almost 100% automated factory that guarantees millimeter accuracy when tanning the skins to avoid waste (in fact, the only process that is kept in an artisanal way is the selection of skins among the best quality and softness, which are intended for footwear like ours, and the rest).

In the hardware factory we were also able to learn about its program , which creates the molds for all our exclusive hardware with 3D modeling that, later, sends the mold to the machines that cast the metal to create the hardware. The plant supplier is not far behind, as it uses state-of-the- art Italian machinery (presses and moulds) that exactly copy the silhouette of the lasts that we design based on trial and error so that they are completely ergonomic.

It is a great honor to be able to work hand in hand with professionals who share the same goal , to have the best quality products and to put the name of Mexico very high, and the same values , committed to Mexican families, the environment and the national development.

We are proud to be able to collaborate with companies that, like us, are family and Mexican companies ; who are passionate about their work and are committed to our country . Today more than ever it is important to bet on what is done in Mexico , to help the country continue to progress. We are very grateful to each one of them because thanks to their impeccable products , we have maintained and improved the quality of Regina Romero's shoes.