Michael Black

CHF 525.00

SIZE GUIDE

Sizes may vary between manufacturers and lasts. Use this as a general reference. Follow our measuring guide to get the most accurate size.

US	UK	EU	CM	Inches
6	5	39	23.5	9.25"
6.5	5.5	39.5	24.1	9.50"
7	6	40	24.4	9.63"
7.5	6.5	40.5	24.8	9.75"
8	7	41	25.4	9.94"
8.5	7.5	41.5	25.7	10.13"
9	8	42	26.0	10.25"
9.5	8.5	42.5	26.7	10.44"
10	9	43	27.0	10.56"
10.5	9.5	43.5	27.3	10.75"
11	10	44	27.9	10.94"
11.5	10.5	44.5	28.3	11.13"
12	11	45	28.6	11.25"
13	12.5	46	29.4	11.56"
14	13.5	47	30.2	11.88"
15	14.5	48	31.0	12.19"

MEASURE YOUR FEET

Place a sheet of paper on the floor against a wall. Stand on the paper with your heel touching the wall. Mark the tip of your longest toe with a pen, keeping the pen slightly angled (see image). Measure the distance from the edge of the paper at the wall to the mark. This is your foot length. Compare it to the centimetres column in the size chart to find your size. Measure both feet and use the longer measurement. We recommend measuring in the afternoon, as feet expand slightly throughout the day. If you fall between two sizes, choose the larger one.

UK sizes

Paraboot runs generous. Most customers take half a size smaller than their usual size. The Avignon is a little narrower at the toe than the Michael.

Paraboot are made to be worn with thicker socks in winter. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller one.

Full size guide

The Michael is the shoe Paraboot is most recognised for. Designed in 1945 by the second generation of the Richard-Pontvert family, it was conceived under post-war rationing: two eyelets, thick leather, strong stitching, and a rubber sole made from natural latex in Paraboot's own factory. The simplicity of the original design is precisely what has made it last.

The Norwegian welt construction stitches the upper directly to the midsole and outsole, creating a fully waterproof seal. The natural rubber sole is made in-house at Paraboot's own factory. Handmade in Izeaux, France.

Style: Boot
Maker: Paraboot
Origin: Handmade in Izeaux, France
Norwegian welt construction
Rubber sole
Fits true to size

Upper: full-grain calf leather
Lining: full leather
Sole: rubber sole
Construction: Norwegian welt

Care: Apply a matching or neutral leather cream regularly to maintain suppleness and colour depth. Buff with a soft cloth. Insert shoe trees after every wear to absorb moisture and hold the shape. Avoid prolonged exposure to water.
Resoleable.

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Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery in accordance with EU consumer law. Items must be unworn, in original packaging, and in resaleable condition. Sale items are not eligible for refund but may be exchanged for store credit.