Paraboot” is a leather shoe brand representing France. It is the only shoe brand in the world that manufactures its own rubber soles, and has a long history. Their boots, which combine durability and design, are highly popular not only in their home country of France but also around the world. This time, we focus on the “AVIGNON,” a U-tip shoe with a smart silhouette that can also be worn as business shoes, and introduce the features of Paraboot and the appeal of Avignon!
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What is the history of ” Paraboot “, a long-established French brand with over 100 years of history?
Paraboot” originated from a small shoe factory opened by Mr. Remy Richard Ponvert in France in 1908. Mr. Richard Ponvert, who was making shoes that attracted everyone from the upper class in Paris to workers and mountain climbers, traveled to the United States in 1927. Here, he encountered rubber boots, which led him to start Paraboot. Wooden and leather soles, which were the mainstream at the time, were not very comfortable to wear and deteriorated quickly. Richard Ponvert then discovered the potential of rubber boots he had found in the United States, and after returning to France, he adopted a natural latex material taken from imported rubber trees for the sole. This rubber material was imported from the port of Para in Brazil, hence the name Para Boots. The shoes, which combine durability and design, are still immensely popular even after more than 100 years since their establishment, and French families say, “When you grow up, wear Paraboots. It is a leather shoe brand that France is proud of, and is highly regarded both in its home country and around the world.
Pick up the features of Paraboot supported by people all over the world.
Characteristic of Paraboot (1) “Made in France with over 100 years of persistence
While many leather shoe brands are changing their bases to Asian countries, Paraboot has maintained its “Made in France” policy for more than 100 years. The brand has a factory in France, where shoes are still manufactured by hand by craftsmen, and it is a brand that values craftsmanship. The brand is very thorough, with over 150 work processes, including leather procurement, rubber soles manufactured in-house, and a special Norwegian manufacturing method, all done at the company’s own factory. 70% of the materials used are made in France, showing the brand’s strong intention to incorporate French products as much as possible.
Characteristic 2 of Paraboot “Developed before Vibram! The only rubber sole in the world manufactured in-house”
In 1927, when wooden and leather soles were the mainstream in Europe, the introduction of Paraboot’s rubber sole was extremely innovative. The famous Vibram sole was created in 1937, so it has a long history of being created before that. The highly cushioned, grippy, abrasion-resistant, and durable rubber sole was highly regarded by firefighters, mail carriers, and other workers, and then became famous as a mountaineer’s shoe after being used by adventurers such as Arctic explorer Paul Emile Viktor. In the past, the brand gained such popularity that most French mountaineers were said to have worn Paraboots, and it gained status not only as work boots but also as outdoor shoes. They are also recognized as the designated footwear of the French Navy, and one of the characteristics of Paraboots is that they are active in a variety of fields.
Characteristic of Paraboot (3) “LISSE LEATHER, also called the jewel of France
Next is “LISSE LEATHER,” a material used in many models of Paraboots. Lisse” is a French word meaning smooth. LISSE LEATHER is made by tanning calf leather, which is considered to be one of the finest leathers, within 6 months of its birth, using a unique manufacturing method. Squirrel leather is a type of oiled leather that is infused with plenty of oil, making it highly water-repellent. It can withstand a little rain, so it can be worn without worrying about the weather. If the leather is left alone for a while, oil and wax will appear on the surface, a phenomenon called “bloom.” By gently wiping off the surface, the original luster will be restored and the leather will return to its jewel-like appearance.
Feature 4: “The “Norwegian method” often used for mountaineering shoes, which combines waterproofness and durability.
The ” Norwegian manufacturing method ” developed for mountaineering shoes is said to have been developed in Norway and other northern European countries as a manufacturing method for cold climates, where waterproofing is required. The two stitches are visible, giving the design a casual look. Paraboot, which specialized in mountaineering shoes at the time of its founding, boasts one of the world’s leading capabilities in the Norwegian manufacturing process, with a wealth of knowledge in this field. The robust welt, made of naturally tanned cowhide leather cut to a uniform thickness and width, is a major factor in the boots’ durability.
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