Paraboot
Chambord Derby
Chambord Derby
Story
A classic French-made derby with a sturdy Norwegian welt
Paraboot’s Chambord is crafted in France using a Norwegian welt, a technique typically reserved for mountain boots, where the upper is attached to the sole using a double row of stitches with waxed thread. The result is a super durable, weather-resistant construction that can be resoled several times over. The Chambord is a testament to time-honored craftsmanship, exemplified by its unique 45-degree toe cap stitching—a detail that very few shoemakers can execute.
Features
- Rounded toe with unique 45-degree toe cap stitching
- Norwegian welt construction for water resistance and durability
- Made in France
Sizing
- The Chambord runs true to size, take your usual shoe size
- Paraboot uses UK sizing, which we’ve converted to US sizes
- See the conversion chart below for original UK sizes
| US Size | UK Size |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 9.5 | 8.5 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 12.5 | 11.5 |
Materials & Care
- Upper: Smooth Calf Leather
- Outsole: Rubber
About Paraboot
Founded in 1908 by Rémy Richard, Paraboot has been crafting shoes that blend rugged durability with timeless style. The brand name comes from the Brazilian port of Para, where Richard originally sourced latex to make the company’s famous rubber soles. Today, the family-run brand is in its fourth generation and still operating in its home country of France.
