Seven years after their first collaboration, Barbour and Paraboot are teaming up once again. For Fall/Winter 2026, the British brand known for its iconic waxed jacket and the French shoemaker renowned for its Norwegian-stitched craftsmanship are unveiling two pieces a Bedale jacket and a pair of shoes united by a common theme.
Two Houses, Two Legacies
Barbour
Barbour’s story began in 1894 in South Shields, in northeastern England. There, John Barbour outfitted sailors, fishermen, and dockworkers who braved the North Sea climate. From this very practical need emerged a garment that has become legendary: the waxed cotton jacket waterproof, sturdy, and built to last. More than 130 years later, the company remains family-owned, led by the fifth generation, and distributed in more than 55 countries. It remains inextricably linked to the British countryside.
At Barbour, sustainability isn’t a recent trend. Since 1921, the company has been re-waterproofing and repairing its customers’ jackets. This expertise is now encapsulated in the phrase “Wax for Life,” which also includes “Re-Loved”: jackets that are collected, cleaned, re-waxed, and put back into circulation. A Barbour jacket develops a patina, is passed down through generations, and is never thrown away.
Paraboot
Across the Channel, the story of Paraboot began in 1908 in Izeaux, in the Isère department. Rémy Richard had shoes manufactured there, which he sold in Paris. The turning point came in 1926: during a trip to the United States, he discovered the use of rubber overshoes (boots), brought the process back to France, and developed lugged soles. In 1927, he registered the name “Paraboot” for the soles a combination of “Pará,” the Amazonian port from which latex was shipped, and “boot.”
After the war, as glued soles emerged and became widespread, his son Julien chose to continue manufacturing sewn shoes, using either the Goodyear or Norwegian welt construction: a demanding process that makes the shoe particularly sturdy and became one of the brand’s hallmarks. It was during this same period, in 1945, that the Michael model was introduced, which has since become the brand’s iconic symbol.
Today, the brand is available at more than 800 retail locations across five continents, with boutiques in Paris, Brussels, Tokyo, and Seoul.
These two companies have everything in common: a functional heritage, products designed for the outdoors, and a shared belief that a beautiful object is one that lasts.
Two Plays, One Common Language
This collaboration is more than just slapping two logos together. Each piece borrows something from the other brand, so that the jacket and the shoes complement each other.
The Chambord Derby: An Iconic Classic Reimagined
As for Paraboot, the starting point is the Chambord, an urban model created in Paris more than 40 years ago. This five-eyelet flat-top derby retains all the features that have made it famous: an all-leather lining, authentic Norwegian stitching complemented by a square-edged welt, and a rubber sole.
The upper combines “gringo” brown nubuck leather with olive-colored waxed canvas, which is reminiscent of Barbour jackets.
It’s the details that make the difference. A co-branded medallion and leather tassel, created especially for the collection, adorn the laces. Inside, the classic Barbour tartan lines the shoe. Each pair comes with a matching Barbour tartan protective bag also co-branded inside the Paraboot box.
The Bedale Jacket: Barbour’s Iconic Piece with French Flair
As for Barbour, the collaboration reimagines the Bedale, one of the brand’s most recognizable jackets. It’s crafted from Oban waxed canvas with a brushed finish that develops character over time. It features the loose fit, low-set gusseted pockets, and corduroy collar that define the model’s identity.
The connection to the shoe is immediately apparent. The chest pocket is made of Paraboot leather, and the lower pockets are embroidered with both names. The same co-branded leather medallion and tassel adorn the jacket, as does the tartan that peeks out from under the collar and into the lining.
Tartan as a unifying theme
It’s Barbour’s classic tartan that ties the two pieces together: from the collar lining and the jacket’s lining all the way to the inside of the shoe and its protective bag. Added to this is an exchange of materials: British waxed canvas on the French shoe, French leather on the British jacket. Worn together or separately, the Bedale and the Chambord speak the same language that of craftsmanship designed to last.
Where to see the collection
The Barbour x Paraboot collaboration will be available starting November 2, 2026, on our website and at select Paraboot stores (Paris Rivoli, Paris Saint-Honoré, Versailles, Lille, and Tours).
Two houses, two areas of expertise, one common thread: British heritage meets French craftsmanship.
