Every new school year has its own rhythm. On a bike, you see the city in a whole new light. Paraboot takes you through the streets of Paris as we embark together on the journey back to school.
Paris Is Getting Back into Cycling
On a bike, you experience this rhythm differently: the jingle of a bell at a street corner, the gentle melody from the cassette, the breeze that keeps time with your pedaling all day long.
Little by little, the summer break fades away, and the Tour has come full circle. The outdoor cafes are bustling once again, the streets of Paris are taking on a new look, and as dawn breaks, bicycles are returning to their rightful place in the urban landscape.
The wheels glide over the still-damp cobblestones, while the morning light paints a gentler, almost silent city. On a bike, everything becomes simpler, more direct. The wind brushes against faces as if painting the landscape to the rhythm of speed. Rue Royale and then Rue de la Madeleine greet the morning cyclists; the slopes of Montmartre gradually come into view; and the Tuileries welcome the first rides of the new school year.
It’s this precise and familiar seasonal shift that reawakens the same desire every year: the desire to keep going on bike rides, to revisit familiar routes, or simply to ride through the city. To do so with shoes that can keep up from the first pedal stroke to the last stop of the day. Cycling through Paris also means being willing to slow down in the summer, savoring the slow passage of time and watching the city wake up in the fall, feeling the air grow cooler.
Wear Paraboot shoes to take on the day
Getting around by bike also changes the way we choose what to wear. Paraboot stands for stability, comfort, and durability, all wrapped up in a timeless style that lets you easily transition from a business meeting to a spontaneous stroll at the end of the day.
Since 1908, Paraboot has been designing shoes built to last. Crafted from carefully selected leathers and featuring soles designed in the company’s own workshops, these shoes accompany you through your daily activities with the same commitment to quality and craftsmanship that has earned the brand its reputation.
It was with this in mind that the “Bike to School” campaign was launched: an invitation to start the school year by bike alongside Paraboot, designed in two phases to mark the transition from summer to fall, before giving way, a little later, to the new fall-winter collection.
For the last days of summer, the Bahamas model, crafted from smooth America leather, is the perfect companion for everyday outings. Its Blake construction gives it great flexibility, while its open silhouette offers a sense of lightness that’s ideal when temperatures remain pleasant. A shoe designed to take you seamlessly from your bike to the streets.
For women, the Bilbao sandal, available in nutmeg-colored suede, follows the same summery theme: a lightweight, open-toed design and a soft shade.
Then, as the weeks go by, my bike rides take on a different rhythm one that’s slower and more contemplative. The days grow shorter, the air becomes crisper, and the light fades a little earlier each evening.
For men, the Avignon derby, crafted from smooth brown leather, is the perfect companion for these early autumn mornings with its iconic silhouette and timeless elegance a true reflection of Paraboot’s craftsmanship.
For women, the Veley derby, crafted from smooth black leather, exudes an elegant and contemporary look. Its silhouette embodies the same spirit: that of a shoe designed to keep pace with the day, from the first steps of the morning to the last moments of the evening.
A New School Year, a Thousand Paths
Whether it’s the ride to the office, heading back to college, or simply the joy of riding your favorite bike route again, every journey tells a different story. The seasons come and go, habits change, but some things remain the same: the joy of cycling through Paris, the beauty of craftsmanship passed down for over a century, and the belief that a well-designed shoe naturally complements every one of our movements.
Because, deep down, the start of the school year might just be an invitation to rediscover the city in a new way: one street at a time, one pedal stroke at a time, with a pair of Paraboots on your feet.
Find the Bike to School collection at our Paraboot stores in France and Belgium, as well as on our website.
