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

The large opening of the “MICHAEL” is a great feature for Japanese people who often take off their shoes.

The Mikael has a two-eyelet design with two holes on each side for laces. The design allows for a wide opening by simply loosening the laces, making it very easy to put on and take off the shoes, even when wearing thick socks. For Japanese people who frequently take their shoes on and off, this large opening is a great feature.

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The “MICHAEL” Paraboot’s squirrel leather is a French gem that is both waterproof and beautiful!

Paraboot uses a unique leather called ” squirrel leather ” for the uppers of most of its shoes. Squirrel leather is characterized by the fact that it is soaked in more oil than ordinary calf leather. Since oil has the property of repelling water, it has achieved excellent water repellency. Water is essentially the biggest enemy of leather shoes. Water soaking into the calf causes moisture to stay inside, which leads to the development of odor and mold. Once water is allowed to penetrate, it can take several days to completely dry the shoes. The squirrel leather developed by Paraboot, which specialized in mountaineering shoes, can shut out a little water on the surface of the calf.

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Squirrel leather has good water repellency and resistance to damage, but the luster unique to oiled leather is also one of its charms. Although there are shoes other than Paraboot that are oiled, adding oil to cheap leather makes the luster too strong and makes the leather look dowdy. On the other hand, Mikael selects high quality leather from the leather stage to give it an elegant luster. The company is the most particular about materials among leather shoe brands, and even the slightest vein marks and scars are avoided when cutting leather. Because of its luxurious luster, lith leather is often described as “the jewel of France.

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The “bloom”, a whitish change in expression, is the hallmark of squirrel leather!

Squirrel leather is also known for its white, powdery appearance that gradually develops over time. This phenomenon, known as “bloom,” is the eruption of oil and wax contained in the leather. It is one of the proofs that the leather is healthy, and if the leather is polished well, the luster will be restored as if it were new again. The charm of this leather is that it will continue to develop a rich flavor for 10 to 20 years as long as it is well cared for.

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