Paraboot

Paraboot’s story began in 1908 with Rémy-Alexis Richard in the Isère region at the foot of the Alps. The Paraboot name followed in the 1920s as the company developed footwear that combined stitched leather uppers with rubber soles.

Norwegian and Goodyear welt construction remain important parts of Paraboot’s shoemaking, while rubber soles are another defining feature of many of its best-known models. The brand’s shoes and boots are recognizable for their strong proportions, practical construction and blend of French workwear heritage with everyday menswear.

Paraboot sits between workwear, outdoor footwear and classic menswear rather than belonging entirely to one of them. That combination of stitched construction, sturdy leather and distinctive rubber soles gives the brand a recognizable identity and helps explain its appeal beyond purely formal footwear.