A French Manufacturer That Confirms Itself Season After Season

Paraboot needs no introduction. The French brand carries with it a history of artisanal leather craftsmanship and a natural rubber sole that has become its recognizable signature, item after item. Public Store Padova continues to select only a few footwear brands, offering only productions that combine quality and authentic craftsmanship: Paraboot remains, year after year, a staple in this selection. For Autumn/Winter, the focus is on three distinct but coherent directions: the Adonis loafer, the Clusaz mountain shoe, and the iconic Michael, here in a deer leather version with a softer character.

Adonis, the loafer with a city look

Adonis is a timeless design, a loafer that adapts to various contexts without ever losing its balance. The upper features a 45° stitching that gives the model a clean and contemporary profile, while the traditional fit with a rounded toe ensures a natural feel. Inside, the leather lining provides softness and breathability for everyday wear. The construction is Goodyear, a choice that guarantees durability and the possibility of resoling the shoe over time, maintaining its original qualities. A natural rubber sole completes the model. Adonis is produced in Portugal and is available in two color interpretations: a sober dark brown, almost testa di moro, and a solid black that accentuates its formality. It's the kind of shoe that accompanies the work week and effortlessly transitions to a more polished occasion.

Clusaz, outdoor heritage comes to the city

With the Clusaz, the register changes radically. The model is inspired by 1960s and 1980s technical mountain boots and reinterprets their structure in a low-cut version with a more contemporary character. The result is a hybrid shoe, capable of bringing the charm of hiking heritage to the city without betraying its functionality. The suede upper, in a grey-taupe shade clearly visible in the product images, rests on a sculpted and pronounced sole, designed for grip and stability on different surfaces. The Norwegian welt construction, one of the hallmarks of Paraboot craftsmanship, ensures greater water resistance and superior durability over time, while the internal leather lining provides all-day comfort. Clusaz is produced in France and is designed for the colder season: the right shoe when temperatures drop and you need an item that combines outdoor spirit and urban use.

Michael, the Paraboot icon in a softer interpretation

Michael was created in 1945 by the second generation of the Richard-Pontvert family to celebrate the birth of Michel Richard. Since then, it has become one of the brand's most recognizable models, capable of spanning generations without losing its identity. For this season, the most interesting interpretation is in deer leather, which softens the robust character of the original derby while maintaining its construction: Norwegian welt, internal leather lining, and natural rubber sole for durability and grip. The fit is generous, with a rounded toe designed for comfort from the first wear. In the Noir-Cerf Marron variant, the deer leather, with its clearly visible full-grain, comes in an intense dark brown; the same construction is also available in solid black. It's a shoe balanced between formal and casual, capable of accompanying wool trousers as well as a more informal outfit, without ever looking out of place.

Three models, one single idea of a men's wardrobe

The thread that links Adonis, Clusaz, and Michael is not their shape, but their approach. Paraboot builds footwear designed to last, with technical solutions—Goodyear welt, Norwegian welt, natural rubber sole—that allow for repair over time instead of replacement. This is the same principle with which Public Store Padova composes the rest of its Autumn/Winter offering, including jackets and coats designed for the cold season and knitwear designed for layering. Adonis naturally fits among the loafers in the collection, while Clusaz and Michael fall into the broader category of low shoes, a territory where Paraboot's French heritage dialogues with other selected manufacturers in the store. Heavy wool trousers, structured jeans, or chinos: the robust construction of these shoes allows the wearer room to move, without requiring a specially built wardrobe.

Materials and origin, the criterion guiding the selection

Behind the three models remain some constants that tell Paraboot's identity better than any claim: full-grain leather for Adonis and Michael, suede for Clusaz, and the natural rubber sole as a distinctive feature of the brand. Adonis and Michael are produced in Portugal, while Clusaz is made directly in France. This production geography reflects how Paraboot organizes its offering, while maintaining the same level of artisanal care for each reference, regardless of its origin. For those looking for footwear designed for daily use and not just for the season, it is precisely these details—type of stitching, leather origin, sole construction—that make the difference over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Goodyear construction and Norwegian welt construction?
Goodyear construction joins the upper, insole, and sole through a stitch that allows the sole to be replaced over time without affecting the upper, ensuring a long life for the shoe. Norwegian welt construction, used on Clusaz and Michael, joins the upper and sole with a more robust visible stitch, designed to offer greater water resistance and durability in more demanding conditions of use, typical of outdoor-inspired footwear.

Is the Clusaz suitable for everyday urban use?
Yes. Although the design is derived from technical mountain boots, the low-cut version and the choice of suede make it suitable for everyday urban use, while still maintaining the durability and grip characteristics typical of the original model.

How do you style a loafer like Adonis in the cold season?
Adonis lends itself well to being worn with visible socks on milder days or paired with trousers with a more structured hem in colder months. Its sober construction allows it to alternate between an informal and a more polished context, and it is a natural choice to pair with wool or corduroy trousers.

How do you maintain deer leather footwear like Michael over time?
Deer leather is soft yet durable. It is advisable to moisturize it periodically with specific products for full-grain leather and avoid prolonged exposure to direct heat sources, which can dry out the material. The Norwegian welt construction still allows for resoling, further extending the life of the shoe.

Where does the natural rubber sole used by Paraboot come from?
The natural rubber sole is one of the distinctive elements of Paraboot production and is designed to ensure grip, comfort, and durability on various surfaces, from city asphalt to more challenging terrains, maintaining consistency with the artisanal spirit that characterizes the brand's entire offering available among the shoes selected by Public Store Padova.