Discover - or rediscover - the history of Paraboot: grounded in the historical background of the French industry, a human adventure, made possible by the encounters of passionate women and men; a family that linked its destiny to the company's, since now 4 generations.
Safe journey in the heart of a preserved universe, where traditions, daring and innovation blend.
Paraboot Thiers Sport Lisse America
£230.00
An original model from the sixties, this lightweight shoe has found its way back to the spotlight thanks to a number of celebrities and regular customers who have brought the shoe back to the forefront.
Principle
The upper is fixed directly to the outsole by means of an assembly stitching that runs through the outsole.
History
In 1858, a young employee from the sewing machine manufacturer Singer makes an invention that is a small revolution in the world of footwear. It democratizes the shoe sewn on leather sole and meets with great success.
Advantages
The Blake welt models are light and flexible, and even more on a rubber sole. The visual of the shoe is finer than a Goodyear construction. However, from a technical point of view, durability and impermeability are less than with a Norwegian or Goodyear construction.
Our soles and heels are always made with the same vulcanization blends and processes as originally used in the long history of Paraboot.
Rubber develops the best of its physical and mechanical properties, namely comfort, flexibility and resistance to wear, even if the latter also depends heavily on the use and the wearer of the shoes.
Our rubber blends come from France, and are vulcanized on our presses in our Saint Jean de Moirans workshop.
Paraboot Thiers Sport Lisse Kenya
£230.00
An original model from the sixties, this lightweight shoe has found its way back to the spotlight thanks to a number of celebrities and regular customers who have brought the shoe back to the forefront.
Principle
The upper is fixed directly to the outsole by means of an assembly stitching that runs through the outsole.
History
In 1858, a young employee from the sewing machine manufacturer Singer makes an invention that is a small revolution in the world of footwear. It democratizes the shoe sewn on leather sole and meets with great success.
Advantages
The Blake welt models are light and flexible, and even more on a rubber sole. The visual of the shoe is finer than a Goodyear construction. However, from a technical point of view, durability and impermeability are less than with a Norwegian or Goodyear construction.
Our soles and heels are always made with the same vulcanization blends and processes as originally used in the long history of Paraboot.
Rubber develops the best of its physical and mechanical properties, namely comfort, flexibility and resistance to wear, even if the latter also depends heavily on the use and the wearer of the shoes.
Our rubber blends come from France, and are vulcanized on our presses in our Saint Jean de Moirans workshop.
£325.00
An original from Paraboot collection
A timeless model without comparison in the trend of the day
Paraboot is the world leader in Norwegian construction.
Principle
The upper is fixed to the sole by means of a welt. Both lines of stitches are visible: the "Norwegian" welt connects the welt to the upper and the assembly insole. Special fine stitching connects the welt to the outsole. It is also possible not to have a welt, in which case the two lines of stitches are sewn directly onto the leather at the bottom of the upper; this serves as a welt.
History
The Norwegian welt was particularly used for mountain and work shoes. Nowadays, it's also used for casual shoes. For the record, the origin of the name remains a mystery but has no connection with Norway.
Advantages
This solid and flexible mounting technique both makes the shoe waterproof and resoleable. In addition, the Norwegian welt creates an assumed sportswear look. From a purely technical point of view, the advantages of the Norwegian welt are comparable to those of the Goodyear welt.
From the manufacturing of soles to packaging, running through leather cutting, stitching, assemblying and finishing, no less than 150 manual operations are required to make these shoes. As many steps as in 1908, at the formation of the company.
£325.00
An original from Paraboot collection
A timeless model without comparison in the trend of the day
Paraboot is the world leader in Norwegian construction.
Principle
The upper is fixed to the sole by means of a welt. Both lines of stitches are visible: the "Norwegian" welt connects the welt to the upper and the assembly insole. Special fine stitching connects the welt to the outsole. It is also possible not to have a welt, in which case the two lines of stitches are sewn directly onto the leather at the bottom of the upper; this serves as a welt.
History
The Norwegian welt was particularly used for mountain and work shoes. Nowadays, it's also used for casual shoes. For the record, the origin of the name remains a mystery but has no connection with Norway.
Advantages
This solid and flexible mounting technique both makes the shoe waterproof and resoleable. In addition, the Norwegian welt creates an assumed sportswear look. From a purely technical point of view, the advantages of the Norwegian welt are comparable to those of the Goodyear welt.
From the manufacturing of soles to packaging, running through leather cutting, stitching, assemblying and finishing, no less than 150 manual operations are required to make these shoes. As many steps as in 1908, at the formation of the company
£260.00
This ankle boot, inspired by climbing shoes, was conceived with strips of rubber on both the shoe's front and back to provide better grip on steep and slippery terrain.
Plain toe Boot, 4 Eyelets and 3 ski hooks.
Leather lined model, Blake stitching, on a genuine rubber sole.
£240.00
Paraboot sneakers are unlike any other sneakers- their originality starts with a stingent selection of premium materials. Then there is Paraboot design innovation: with a removable insole, these sneakers are adaptable to all feet, providing you with comfort, great looks and well being.
Stitched seam Sneakers, 6 eyelets.
Leather lined model, Blake stitching, on a genuine rubber sole.