Paraboot’s “MICHAEL” began with a special order from Hermes! Introducing the charm of the famous Tyrolean shoes

The design of the “MICHAEL” Paraboot follows the Tyrolean style of shoes from the mountainous regions.

The Mikael is one of the shoes that popularized the “Tyrolean shoe” type in the world. The design and sewing are based on the design of Tyrolean shoes. Tyrolean shoes originated from folk shoes worn in mountainous regions. The Tyrolean shoes originated in the Tyrol region, which is defined as the western part of Austria and the northeastern part of Italy. In the 1940s, Paraboot developed a hand-sewn mocca Tyrolean shoe model called the “mogene. The Mikael was born as a more refined version of the mocaine.

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The Mikael was originally made for outdoor use, with features suitable for life in mountainous regions such as the Alps, and is characterized by its excellent waterproofing and robustness, despite being leather shoes. In addition, outdoor shoes are generally associated with a rugged image with a sturdy sole, but Mikael has a charming form that evokes the warmth of handmade products. The U-shaped moccasin stitching with coarse stitchwork on the thick leather upper has an outstanding presence. By employing a thicker thread than that used for ordinary dress shoes, a rustic yet tasteful atmosphere is created.

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The Norwegian manufacturing method and storm welt not only keep out water and mud, but also a single leather tape is sewn into the stitching to prevent snow and rain from penetrating through the upper, another traditional specification inherited from Tyrolean shoes.