On the eve of the Spring-Summer 2026 season, Paraboot unveils a collection conceived as a natural continuation of its identity: an authentic proposal, rooted in the history of the house.
This new collection explores the balance between iconic silhouettes and more contemporary interpretations, a subtle blend of heritage and clean lines. Each model is designed for everyday wear, without sacrificing Paraboot’s signature character and craftsmanship.
The SS26 collection stands out for its masterful palette, inspired by natural, luminous landscapes, and its in-depth work on materials. The brand’s emblematic shapes are revisited with subtlety: some historic models reappear, others assert themselves with more contemporary volumes or reworked details. The result is a unique collection in which each pair has its own place.
The approach remains the same: to design shoes that are built to last, able to withstand the seasons and styles, without superfluous fashion effects. With this in mind, the choice of leathers occupies a central place, and more particularly that of bull calf, the true thread running through the collection.
Focus on materials: bull calf leather, a strong signature of the collection
At the heart of this collection, bull calf leather plays a major role. Selected for its intrinsic qualities, it has a supple hand, a dense texture and a subtly velvety feel (nubucké).
This leather gives the models a singular presence: both assertive and nuanced, capable of catching the light without excessive shine.
The bull calves used by Paraboot come from the Remy Carriat tanneries, a French company renowned for its craftsmanship and consistently high standards in “hide tanning”.
Located in the south-west of France, this tannery develops leathers with a distinctive character, obtained through precise, controlled processes.
The taurillon leather selected for this collection is processed in a very specific rectangular fuller (turbulent), accentuating its suppleness and revealing a lively grain, without artificial standardization. A final sanding is applied to the grain, giving it an elegant nubuck look.
This treatment results in a leather that is both robust and pleasant to wear, capable of evolving over time. It gradually develops a patina, gaining depth and relief, while retaining its structure. This ability to evolve makes bull calf leather particularly well-suited to Paraboot models, designed to be worn regularly and over time.
Available on a variety of models, it can be found on our iconic derbies (Mirabelle, Micka & Chambord models), our moccasins (Nantes, & Coraux models) and our boat shoes (Barth model).
An anniversary not to be missed: 30 years of La Briac
This season also sees the introduction of new proposals from the Paraboot archives, reinterpreted to meet today’s fashion trends. For example, the Briac model will be making a comeback in our collections on the occasion of its anniversary.
Yes, this thick-soled boat derby has been gracing our feet for 30 years already! Now back in the spotlight, they'll be a summer must-have.
An assertive silhouette, a notched sole with a deliberately raw character and an authentic design that fits in perfectly with contemporary streetwear trends.
The entire collection can be found in Paraboot boutiques in France and Belgium, as well as on our website.
