Paraboot Michael Shoes
Paraboot Michael Shoes are one of the original and most popular shoes ever created by Paraboot. This moc toe shoe style became very popular during the 1980's among the wealthy Parisian youths and were also a very common sight in the 1930's French thrillers.
Intended to be a working shoe for the "every man" which achieve a fine balance of class, durability and waterproofing with Paraboots Michael Norwegian welted (or storm welted) construction. Being Norwegian welted for people in the know means the sole is sewn to the uppers in a way which has many more benefits than the more common Goodyear welting because Norwegian welting is more waterproof, helps control perspiration inside more freely, provides a more sturdy construction and also adapts more comfortably to the shape of your foot.
Being high quality waterproof shoes means they have some heft. Not in the sense of steel capped work boots but rather in the sense of quality shoes with purpose. They are proper, sensible shoes for people who want something better then other moc toe style shoes on the market .
The soles are made of a high quality natural latex which is thick and with a bit of springiness to it.
You will find the leather on Michael shoes to be superb because it's the best Paraboot you can find, not just for the price but also because it's locally sourced. The leather can be described as thick and having a soft, fatty feel to it which will soften up more over time to feel even more luxurious.