Finding comfortable and stylish women’s shoes has become a must for those who explore the city, travel, or work.
Our secret? A blend of time-honored craftsmanship, exceptional leathers, and ergonomic design tailored for everyday use.
Since 1908, Richard-Pontvert has cultivated a unique vision of footwear. The company has now been awarded the EPV (Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant) label. This government distinction recognizes French companies that, like Richard-Pontvert owner of Paraboot stand out for the excellence of their artisanal and industrial craftsmanship.
For a long time, women’s fashion has forced a cruel trade-off: suffer to be beautiful, or sacrifice style for comfort. At Paraboot, we refuse to accept this compromise. We believe that a woman should never have to choose between the beauty of a confident silhouette and the comfort of an elegant stride.
Why Choose Comfortable and Stylish Women’s Shoes?
In the whirlwind of a busy life, your women’s shoes are your best allies. Whether you’re crossing Paris for a morning meeting, standing all night at an art opening, or strolling around during a long weekend, comfort isn’t a luxury it’s a necessity. A poorly fitting pair doesn’t just hurt your feet it affects your posture, causes unnecessary fatigue, and can even undermine your self-confidence.
Choosing comfortable and elegant women’s shoes means investing in your own mobility. Elegance provides the confidence you need in the workplace or at social events, while comfort ensures that confidence lasts. A comfortable pair of women’s shoes turns every step into a renewed pleasure, far removed from the discomfort of short-lived “fast-fashion” styles.
Paraboot’s Expertise: Combining Comfort and Elegance
Bringing these two worlds together requires time and precision. Each model involves approximately 150 manual steps. This traditional craftsmanship is a testament to exceptional expertise, which is built on several pillars.
Craftsmanship and the Selection of Materials
It all starts with choosing the right fit. Our last designs are engineered to respect the anatomy of the woman’s foot, providing precise heel support while allowing ample room for the forefoot. Creating a comfortable yet stylish women’s shoe hinges on this delicate balance.
The suppleness of our leathers also plays a key role. We select only the finest leathers exclusively full-grain leather from the best French and European tanneries. A truly comfortable women’s leather shoe has a natural suppleness that improves with wear, while maintaining an elegant stride.
Expertise in Rubber Insoles
At Paraboot, comfort isn’t just a feeling it’s a craft. We are one of the few companies in the world to manufacture our own rubber soles in our workshops. This expertise allows us to develop specialized rubber compounds, resulting in exceptionally comfortable women’s shoes. Enjoy your days whether at the office or out and about in complete comfort thanks to a sole that absorbs everyday impacts.
Paraboot Stitching Methods: Norwegian, Goodyear, and Blake Stitching
Our construction techniques ensure a solid, durable foundation. Preventing the shoe from sagging and keeping your feet healthy year after year:
Norwegian Stitch: a signature feature of Paraboot (the world leader), this construction secures the upper to the sole using a welt, leaving two visible seams. This design ensures both durability and waterproofing, lending an authentic character to our iconic shoes.
Goodyear welted: This construction guarantees exceptional durability. It bonds the upper, the insole, and the welt together. More understated than the Norwegian construction, it offers subtle elegance while ensuring excellent support.
Blake Stitch: A favorite for our summer styles, this unique stitching method that connects the upper to the sole ensures flexibility and lightness. The shoe moves with the foot without any resistance.
Make the most of your days whether at the office or out and about in complete comfort with these comfortable women’s leather shoes. The sturdiness of these traditionally crafted shoes effectively protects your feet from everyday impacts.
Leather, construction, fit: How to Choose the Right Comfortable Women’s Shoes
To find the perfect pair of comfortable and stylish women’s shoes, you must first listen to your feet. If you have sensitive feet, oiled or grained leathers are more supple and comfortable right from the start. For heavy use, a sole with a slight arch support provides better arch support than a flat shoe.
Choosing the right size is just as important. A high-quality shoe should provide support without being too tight. Keep in mind that your feet tend to swell slightly by the end of the day. When trying on shoes, make sure your toes can move freely. At Paraboot, we often recommend paying attention to the type of construction: an unlined construction offers summery lightness. While a leather-lined construction provides superior support and thermal protection for winter, making for the perfect comfortable and elegant women’s winter shoes.
Comfortable and stylish women’s shoes for any occasion
Every moment in life calls for a specific response. Our women’s collection embodies this blend of comfort and elegance through designs that have become iconic. We offer comfortable and elegant women’s shoes for every occasion.
For the office and everyday city life
For a polished urban look, the loafer remains a must-have. The Orsay style, with its easy slip-on design, adds a very contemporary masculine-feminine touch.
Finally, if you’re looking for a foolproof sporty-chic look, the Supernova embodies our vision of the contemporary sneaker. Designed for active women, it combines the durability of our rubber outsole with the sleek elegance of smooth white leather. Inspired by the iconic Michael, the Supernova features the same rounded silhouette, hand-stitched details for added strength, and a distinctive heel counter. Featuring cotton laces and a recycled polyester label, it’s built on a sole containing 25% recycled rubber that’s sewn directly to the shoe, allowing it to be resoleed once worn out.
Wide or Sensitive Feet: The Iconic Michael and Our Specially Designed Styles
We pay special attention to specific foot shapes. If you’re looking for comfortable and elegant women’s shoes for sensitive feet, our famous Michael platform style in brown deerskin stands out for its generous fit and exceptional flexibility ideal for sunny days. It protects the foot while ensuring complete freedom of movement, making it the perfect comfortable shoe for women with wide feet.
This generously sized piece is available in Grès suede, a modern and elegant full-grain leather. Aniline-dyed and wax-finished, it offers a silky, pure feel. Versatile, it blends dynamically into cosmopolitan and contemporary interiors. Its natural finish highlights the beautiful, authentic hues that enhance its charm.
Marine Elegance: Barth America
First adopted by the U.S. Navy, women’s boat shoes went on to win over the affluent sailing community. They experienced a major boom in the 1960s and, over time, have established themselves as an elegant and sophisticated fashion accessory, both in the city and by the sea.
An iconic model, the Barth is the quintessential boat shoe. Its key feature is its leather lace, treated with a different tanning process, which allows you to tighten the fit as the upper stretches over time. We offer it here in smooth America leather (our iconic brown with mahogany highlights) on a thin, grooved “Marine” rubber sole.
A Modern Reinterpretation: Barth America
A bold reinterpretation of the Barth, the Malo model adds height and a very contemporary, adventurous touch. It features a Raid lug sole and is constructed using the Blake stitch (inspired by Native American moccasins). With a bolder design, it adds height and a very contemporary “adventurous” touch that breaks with traditional norms. It fits perfectly into the chunky trend while remaining true to our region’s mountain heritage.
Summer Elegance: The Santorin Sandal
For the summer season, combine the warmth of summer with a confident stride the Santorin sandal offers impeccable support. To pair it with all your outfits, choose the solid “America” color (a deep cognac shade) for natural elegance. Neither black nor brown, the “America” color stands in a class of its own. Rich and warm, it evokes dark wood tones and weathered leather. Depending on the light, it appears at times understated, at times expressive, without ever veering into ostentation.
The perfect balance between style and comfort is no longer a myth. When you choose comfortable and elegant women’s sandals by Paraboot, you’re embracing a French heritage. Artisanal craftsmanship and timeless elegance. Unlike fleeting fashion trends, the vast majority of our hand-sewn models are designed to last and can be resoled, embodying a truly sustainable approach.
Whether you opt for the boldness of an iconic style or the simplicity of a timeless design, you’re choosing a shoe that combines comfort and elegance to showcase your style.
Check out our women’s collection now and find the pair that will be with you every step of the way.
