Paraboot
Founded in 1908 in Eastern France, Paraboot is renowned for its durable, comfortable shoes crafted with premium materials. Known for Norwegian-welted construction, Paraboot combines traditional craftsmanship with modern style. From explorers in the 1960s to today's urban wearers, the brand continues to evolve, producing high-quality, sustainable footwear in its eco-friendly factory.
Paraboot is a French shoe company founded by Rémy-Alexis Richard in 1908. The company started in Izeaux, a small village in Eastern France, where Richard worked as a clicker in a shoe workshop. Paraboot’s shoes are known for their premium-quality materials, sturdiness, and comfort, and were worn by professionals in many work-related environments. Paraboot was specialized in Norwegian-welted construction and also produced Goodyear or Blake-welted shoes.
In 1927, Mr. Richard registered the name Paraboot, which comes from “Para” (an Amazonian port from where the latex is exported from) and “Boot.” The company has since developed new and fashionable urban styles that come in many different looks, colors, and materials. In the 1960s, Paraboot’s historical factory produced many high-performance technical shoes, worn by great explorers like Paul-Émile Victor and Haroun Tazieff.
The company’s success has led to its expansion, and in 2017, Paraboot launched a new modern and environmentally friendly 10,000 m² plant located a few minutes away from its historic workshops. Paraboot continues its legacy of producing high-quality shoes, while also adapting to modern trends and manufacturing practices.
