Paraboot Michael Shoes

Introduced in 1945 and still going strong, the Michael style is a classic from the French brand Paraboot. Using traditional hand-sewing techniques the result is high-quality and durable shoes. Crafted from leather with a moccasin upper and a genuine rubber sole, this shoe has a Goodyear welt in a ‘Norweigan’ construction. This means that the welt is attached with two visible lines of stitches, making the shoe even more resistant to both water and intense use. The shoe offers a sturdy, yet flexible comfort. These shoes are made of thick, high-quality calf leather – a natural material that breathes. If the shoes are not being used for a while, this might cause wax from the tannery process to come up to the surface. This is a natural reaction from the leather, but if the shoes are polished, they will be as new again.

• Upper: leather, Lining: leather, Outsole: rubber

ARKET is dedicated to relaxed, everyday staples, from dresses to coats, jeans and other everyday essentials. Pieces have a pared-back but playful sensibility, with an emphasis on design, sustainability and longevity, using innovative recycled yarns alongside tactile natural fabrics like linen, silk, leather and wool.