30 years of style, 30 years of Briac
The return of the 4×4 men’s derby
Since its appearance in Paraboot collections thirty years ago, the Briac model has established itself as a must-have silhouette. A dormant model in recent years, it is back in the spotlight this season.
Available in several versions (smooth black leather, America, green and beige velvet), the Briac reveals different shades of style while retaining its original architecture. From one material to another, from one color to another, it can be worn in any circumstance.
From the outset, it has been distinguished by a construction that seeks neither the superfluous nor the showy. Its wide bead, notched sole and unmistakable volume give it a personality that’s rare in the derby world. Often referred to as a “4×4 derby”, it has retained the rugged, expressive identity that makes it instantly recognizable, while remaining extremely versatile.
Make no mistake, the Briac’s return is no mere nostalgia. It’s not coming back as an archive to be reactivated, but as an icon that naturally takes its place on cobblestones, in the heart of city centers.
Four exclusive colours have been developed for this collection:
Inspired by the raw tones of nature, the beige suede leather reveals a luminous and subtle colour. This soft shade highlights the suppleness of our exceptional leathers. Designed for sunny days, this shade exudes lightness and pairs perfectly with an urban summer wardrobe, from chinos to linen trousers.
A bold shade yet rooted in our heritage, this green offers singular elegance. Far from being a mere fancy, it is a colour with character that naturally bridges the gap between the undergrowth and the asphalt. It stands out while coordinating with an urban wardrobe in earthy or mineral tones.
Elegance in its purest state. On our full-grain smooth leathers, the black emphasizes the architecture of the shoe and the precision of our stitching. It is a stately and absolute shade that reveals all the depth of the material. Timeless par excellence, this colour spans the seasons, indifferent to ephemeral trends.
Paraboot’s signature colour, america is a deep, warm, and reassuring brown. A link between shoemaking heritage and contemporary allure, it offers a patina that beautifies year after year. An ideal alternative to black, it naturally pairs with your outfits, from raw denim to canvas chinos.
A silhouette that spans the ages
To celebrate thirty years of Briac is to bring back to light more than just a model. It’s a reminder of a certain idea of style: a style that doesn’t follow the “novelty effect” or overexposure, but recaptures the accuracy of a form, the strength of a line and the fidelity of an intention.
The Briac belongs to that family of shoes that we choose for what they express immediately and for what they continue to provide over time. Confidence. A bearing. A presence.
There’s something deeply true to the Paraboot spirit in this comeback. The company is not simply celebrating an anniversary: it is reaffirming that a model can survive the decades when it has been designed with exacting standards, consistency and conviction.
Thirty years after its creation, the Briac remains a singular classic, rooted in its original era, but still capable of dialogue with the next. A shoe with character. An enduring silhouette. A model that, thirty years on, continues to make its mark, with character.
A birthday celebration in the spirit of Parisian elegance
To celebrate this anniversary, we’re inviting you to take a plunge into an unprecedented Parisian ambience, which shows that with a product like this, you can express every style imaginable..
” One morning in Paris, a young dancer wakes up late for an appointment.
He puts on his Briac, the ones that go everywhere with him: dancing, running, living. On quiet streets, his running becomes choreography. The city opens up as a space of styles and movements. At a crossroads, a cyclist narrowly avoids her. They’re wearing the same shoes! Their eyes meet and a smile unites them. Later, he joins two friends on a Parisian bridge at sunset: three silhouettes, three styles. One in a suit, the others in black. Without a word, they dance. Three plus one style, the same freedom. “
Find the Briac collection in our boutiques in France and Belgium and on our website.
