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Adonis Lisse Noir
6100,00 kr
Goodyear welted leather loafers
+ Description
Made in France.

Adonis is Paraboot's sharp take on the timeless and classic penny loafer. Crafted in fine leather, Adonis features piped seams, a penny loafer saddle strap, leather lining and a Goodyear welt construction.

We carry Adonis with Paraboot's Galaxy rubber sole, perfect for every season and Scandinavian conditions, but with a slim and classic profile. Adonis features a stacked leather heel finished with the Galaxy rubber heel.

Note. We only ship Paraboot to Europe.

How it's made:

Paraboot have been making shoes in France since 1908. Their factory is located in Saint Jean de Moirans, at the foot of the Alps. Here you’ll see cutters, seamstresses and craftsmen’s engrossed in their work – which requires knowhow and concentration. With quick, precise, confident movements, they choose the best part in the skin, cut them and assemble them.

The quality of leathers, meticulously selected at tanneries, plays a determining role in the comfort, lifespan and appearance of Paraboot shoes. And, of course, their construction. When new glues and plastic soles were developed in the 30s, most shoe factories switched to gluing soles to lighter uppers, which required less qualified workers and lowered the cost of the shoes. Gluing came with the downside: It lowered the quality and lifespan of the shoes. The old production plants disappeared. Paraboot took a stand, and decided to keep their focus on sturdy quality shoes, with stitched construction, either Goodyear or Norwegian Welt. They are to this day famous for their iconic rubber soles with the characteristic Norwegian Welt construction, and their high quality leather uppers.

77% of the raw materials are from France; they are either French materials or processed in France. With the exception of Cordovan Leather from America, the other leather merchants used are all in Europe. They all comply with the requirements of the various applicable European legislation in force.
+ Fitguide

Paraboots generally fit true to size. They should fit comfortably snug on your feet, with enough room in front to freely wiggle your toes, and enough air around your foot to accommodate thicker socks for all-year use.

Certain styles have a slightly slimmer last, where costumers with wide feet often need to size up half a size. This is the case for the styles Michael, Chambord, Avoriaz and Clusaz.

Size Guide:
7      41
7,5   41,5
8      42
8,5   42,5
9      43
9,5   44
10    44,5
10,5 45
11    46


+ Care

Invest a little time to care for your leather shoes every now and again, and you will be rewarded with shoes that last longer and look great.

How often you need to treat your shoes varies greatly depending on usage, weather and the terrain you're in. But when you feel it's time for a little care, we recommend to follow these easy steps:

Clean

Light cleaning: Use warm water and soft bristle brush to remove stuck-on dirt. Then use a clean, dry cloth to wipe away any remaining excess dirt and moisture.

Deep cleaning: For heavily soiled areas, use a good leather cleaner. Wipe the cleaner away with a damp cloth and allow the leather to dry.

Cleaning salt stains: For salt stained leather, we recommend using Saphir's Winter Stain Remover. And afterwards protecting your shoes with Saphir's Super Invulner Spray to protect them from further stains.

Condition

Apply a high quality shoe cream, like Saphir’s creme 1925, with a clean, soft cloth. Shine the shoe by brushing with a soft horse-hair brush. This will give much needed moisture to the leather, while giving protection against the elements and added shine.

When using a new product for the first time, we recommend testing shoe creams and conditioners on an inconspicuous part of the shoe before applying it the the rest of the shoe.

Protect

Add extra protection to preserve your footwear. Saphir's Super Invulner spray waterproofs the most delicate leathers, and offers superior protection against water, snow, stains and grease.

General every-day care recommendations

A non-varnished cedar shoe tree will absorb any dampness from your shoes, keep their shape and increase their lifetime.

In snowy and slushy weather, clean your shoes with a wet cloth when you come home to avoid white salt marks to appear and drying out the leather.

If your leather-soled shoes become wet, leave them to dry on their sides to allow the water to run off more easily.

In addition, to increase the lifetime of your shoes, we recommend alternating shoes, instead of wearing the same pair several days running.

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