PARABOOT APPRECIATION THREAD 2018 - NEWS, PICTURES, CLOTHING, ACCESSORIES, ETC.

[Wesley Crusher]

Hi all,

I've been looking for a nice pair of Chelseas to wear this winter and by chance stumbled on the Paraboot Elevage. I love the chunkier look and Norwegian welt. I purchased a pair, but having never tried on a pair of Paraboots, I am not sure of my size. I usually wear 11.5/12 UK and I went with a size 46. I'll report back with how they fit.

 

[Patek]

I found these interesting especially at the price. I love a good Norwegian welt but would like some thoughts on these.

I usually wear a 12 in tennis shoes, a 11.5 in most dress shoes and boots. I assume a 44.5 is the right size?

Tournier Shoe - Whisky Suede

Made in France since 1927, Paraboot has flown under the radar for much of its existence. They were the first out the gate with rubber-soled boots, beating Vibram to the punch by a decade or more. To this day, they still make their rubber soles in-house from raw latex. The Tournier takes the...

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[Michigan Planner]

I found these interesting especially at the price. I love a good Norwegian welt but would like some thoughts on these.

I usually wear a 12 in tennis shoes, a 11.5 in most dress shoes and boots. I assume a 44.5 is the right size?

Tournier Shoe - Whisky Suede

Made in France since 1927, Paraboot has flown under the radar for much of its existence. They were the first out the gate with rubber-soled boots, beating Vibram to the punch by a decade or more. To this day, they still make their rubber soles in-house from raw latex. The Tournier takes the...

standardandstrange.com

You are probably right in your assumption of the 44.5 but FWIW, I've had bad luck with some of the Paraboot lasts running a bit more narrow than expected, specifically the Avignon (which looks like a similar last as the Tourneir that you posted). I recently bought a pair of the Clusaz shoe from Standard & Strange and I had the same concerns about sizing. I reached out to S&S at the email address they list with some questions and comparisons and they responded pretty quickly. They're advice was spot on.

 

[illiterate]

Sizing down 0.5 worked for me when it came to the Avignon. I found them much more comfortable and easier to break in than the Chambords.

 

[Cheshire symposium]

New arrivals today.....

 

[Jlancia]

Just picked up some Avignons which the seller advertised as 42 (my normal size). They fit identical to my tagged 42 Michael's but are tagged 9 (per image). Has paraboot ever used US size tagging?

 

[JayDotz]

Just picked up some Avignons which the seller advertised as 42 (my normal size). They fit identical to my tagged 42 Michael's but are tagged 9 (per image). Has paraboot ever used US size tagging?

Yes Avignon’s are marked in numerical size but if I’m not mistaken they use UK size. So those are a UK9 / 43

 

[Jlancia]

Yes Avignon’s are marked in numerical size but if I’m not mistaken they use UK size. So those are a UK9 / 43

Ah interesting - they fit identically to my UK8/42 Michaels so I was a bit surprised; must just be the last

 

[Wrenkin]

Michaels run large for most people. I have wide feet, and my size 7 UK Avignons are a little snug with regular-weight socks socks. The 41 Michaels are a little loose with medium to heavy socks. I would probably have to size down if I had narrower feet.

 

[dum_surfer]

Hi, sorry if this is a redundant Q - I'm looking to get a pair of Michaels, and I'm finding the sizing just terribly confusing. I'm typically a US 9 in sneakers - New Balance/Vans, and an 8/8.5 in Clarks...would I be a 41 in the Michaels? Thanks so much...

 

[undertheskin]

@dum_surfer i'm a uk10/44.5 in vans/NB and 44 in michaels if that's helps.

 

[mxgreen]

Todd Snyder has two Michael models on sale;

In Lisse Marron (brown) calf in 43.5 (US10.5) from $527 to $349 -

Paraboot Michael in Lisse Marron

*Please note that we are only able to ship Paraboot withinThe United States, Canada and Mexico* The Michael by Paraboot is the quintessential style of the French shoemaker. The company have been making this style since the 1940's and it is a true icon. The shoe is constructed on a Norwegian Welt...

www.toddsnyder.com

And, in Vegetal Camel (natural) calf in 42 (US 9) and 45 (US 12) $520 to $349 -

Paraboot Michael in Végétal Camel

*Please note that we are only able to ship Paraboot within The United States, Canada and Mexico* Taking over 100 years of industry experience and turning it into a masterclass in artisanal perseverance and fine French craftsmanship, Paraboot is celebrated for its structural silhouettes...

www.toddsnyder.com

 

[terrorsquad]

Hi guys,

Planning to get my first Paraboot ienthe Avignons in dark brown suede.I wear US8D in the Alden Barrie last and USD8.5 in the Aberdeen last while UK7.5 for Edward Green.Any suggestions on sizing?Was thinking Uk7.5 but based on my reading seems UK7 is also an option

 

[illiterate]

Size down half from your brannock size. Worked well for me when it came to Paraboot.

 

[dum_surfer]

Hey guys, finally bit the the bullet and got a pair of the Michaels. Absolutely love them, but I have noticed that my heel can slip if I let it. The shoe travels, but the heel digs every so slightly, and I can slide my heel up and down the shoe a bit if I try to. Is this a problem? I've heard they are supposed to fit super snug, whereas I'd say these merely fit snug (in the forefoot). Toes are not quite touching the end, but a lot closer than I'm used to still.