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A century-long history that began in 1908, when Rémy Richard came up with the idea to create his first shoes. So was born Paraboot, the brand of footwear still producing at Saint Jean de Moirans

In 2023 Paraboot will celebrate 115 years of activity. It will be the celebration of extraordinary industrial and commercial adventures, as well as of the spirit of initiative, commitment and talent of the Richard family. With 650 employees and three production plants, the brand is one of the leading manufacturers of footwear in France and, thanks to its timeless elegance for both men and women, over the years it has become an emblem of “traditional quality shoes”. For Parabott every detail is important: selection of leather, lining, rubber or leather interlayers, cork lining Everything is the result of a careful research to create the perfect product. Paraboot shoes have a strong DNA thanks to flexibility, strength, insulation, comfort and hygiene combined with the quality of materials used and fabrication processes. They are high-end footwear designed for comfort, following the trends of the moment yet made with the same manufacturing methods of the past. In fact, Paraboot shoes are still made from the best European leathers (80% of French origin), tanned the old-fashioned way and assembled with “Norwegian stitching,” a technique which was used in the past to make waterproof mountain boots highly durable and comfortable and has always been practiced by Paraboot workers. Paraboot footwear are distributed in France and Belgium in more than 30 flagship boutiques, and worldwide through a network of retailers.

Some photos of Paraboot shoes