# Paraboot

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**Paraboot** is a brand of shoes and boots [made in France](/source/Made_in_France) at a factory in [Saint-Jean-de-Moirans](/source/Saint-Jean-de-Moirans), [Isère](/source/Is%C3%A8re).[1] Paraboot began in Izeaux in 1908 and remains a [family business](/source/Family_business), currently in the fourth generation.[2][3] [Esquire magazine](/source/Esquire_magazine) called its Michael [derby](/source/Derby_shoe) ”perhaps the most reliably stylish shoe of all time.”[4]

Exports make up 50% of sales.[1] Paraboot is retailed by [J. Crew](/source/J._Crew),[5] [Nordstrom](/source/Nordstrom), Noah, [Todd Snyder](/source/Todd_Snyder_(fashion_designer)),[6] [Drake's](/source/Drake's_(haberdashers)) ,[7] and independent menswear stores. The brand has collaborated with [Engineered Garments](/source/Engineered_Garments),[8] [the North Face](/source/The_North_Face),[9] KAPTAIN SUNSHINE,[10] [Aimé Leon Dore](/source/Aim%C3%A9_Leon_Dore),[11] and Drake’s.[12] It was created by Richard-Ponvert.

## References

1. Thompson, Hannah (29 December 2021). ["Historic French shoe brand Paraboot struggles to meet Instagram demand"](https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/Historic-French-shoe-brand-Paraboot-struggles-to-meet-Instagram-demand). *Connexion France*

1. [History](https://www.paraboot.com/en/the-brand/history) paraboot.com

1. ["PATOU AND PARABOOT COLLECTION"](https://www.crash.fr/patou-and-paraboot-collection/). Crash Magazine.

1. Teasdale, Charlie (22 April 2022). ["This Might Be the Only Shoe You Ever Need"](https://www.esquire.com/uk/style/a38898673/paraboot-shoes/). Esquire.

1. ["Paraboot Yosemite boots"](https://www.jcrew.com/m/BP768?display=all&fit=Classic&colorCode=EE4126&colorProductCode=BP768). *J.Crew*. Retrieved 2024-03-25.

1. ["Paraboot Avoriaz Lisse Ecorce Boot Maroon"](https://www.toddsnyder.com/products/paraboot-avoriaz-lisse-ecorce-boot-maroonmaroon). *Todd Snyder*. Retrieved 2024-03-25.

1. ["Paraboot Michael Brown Calf Leather Derby Shoe"](https://us.drakes.com/products/paraboot-michael-brown-calf-leather-derby-shoe). *Drakes US*. Retrieved 2024-03-25.

1. ["Paraboot and Engineered Garments Unveil the EG Clusaz for Second Collaboration"](https://hypebeast.com/2023/10/paraboot-engineered-garments-footwear-collaboration). Hypebeast. October 13, 2023.

1. Barker, Tom. ["THE NORTH FACE'S PUFFY MULES ARE FORMALLY BACK"](https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/the-north-faces-paraboot-puffer-mule-beige/). Highsnobiety.

1. Leung, Zoe (August 7, 2023). ["KAPTAIN SUNSHINE Teams Up With Paraboot For a Limited Domingue Re-Release"](https://hypebeast.com/2023/8/kaptain-sunshine-paraboot-domingue-limited-edition-re-release-info). Hypebeast.

1. ["Aimé Leon Dore for Paraboot FW19"](https://www.aimeleondore.com/blogs/news/aime-leon-dore-paraboot). Aimé Leon Dore.

1. Browne, Benedict (April 1, 2021). ["Why This Cult Shoe Brand Is Beloved by Farmers and Street-Style Stars Alike"](https://robbreport.com/style/footwear/paraboot-shoemaker-1234604691/). Robb Report.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.paraboot.com/en)

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