Mr. Lopez has been honored with coveted recognitions from The Shoe Service Institute of America, these Technicalawards include: The International Grand Western Boot Cup and Eastern Blue Ribbon, "For achieving and maintaining the highest standards of excellence in the recrafting of western boots as well as man's and lady's dress shoes".

Now gathering all of his sixteen years experience in the shoe and leather service industry Mr. Lopez in finally realizing his long awaited dream - Best Foot Forward, Inc.