THE BRAND Paraboot is an iconic French footwear brand with over 100 years of experience in high-end shoemaking. Founded in 1908 in Izeaux, a small village at the foot of the French Alps, this family-owned Maison built its reputation on an unwavering commitment to traditional craftsmanship combined with a quietly innovative approach to design. Every pair of Paraboot shoes carries the weight of that heritage and the lightness of a shoe made to be worn every day. DETAILS The Paraboot Adonis is a loafer with a modern-retro character that has earned its place as a permanent fixture in the Paraboot collection. Neither fully contemporary nor deliberately nostalgic, the Adonis occupies its own territory with quiet confidence, a shoe that looks better the more you look at it and improves further the more it is worn. In brown suede, the Adonis takes on its most versatile and seasonally considered expression. The suede has a natural, slightly matte surface that ages beautifully, developing a patina and character over time that polished leather cannot replicate in the same way. The warm brown tone sits naturally alongside denim, chinos, corduroy and tailored trousers in equal measure, making the Adonis one of the most genuinely useful shoes in the wardrobe. The construction is where Paraboot's craft is most clearly felt. The apron on this authentic French loafer is Goodyear welted at a 45° angle, a technically demanding practice that Paraboot has mastered over the course of a century and that guarantees both longevity and comfort well beyond what a cemented or Blake stitched sole can offer. The simple piped seam and saddle strap are the only decorative details on a shoe that relies entirely on proportion and construction for its character. The genuine rubber sole provides excellent grip and durability across all surfaces and conditions, making the Adonis as practical as it is considered. Model: Adonis Upper: Brown suede Construction: Goodyear welted at 45° Details: Simple piped seam, saddle strap Sole: Genuine rubber Made in: France SIZE & FIT True to size, we recommend choosing your usual size Regular fit across the last, suited to most foot widths The suede upper will soften and mould progressively to the foot with wear WEAR IT WITH The brown suede Adonis is the loafer that anchors the preppy and Ivy-inspired wardrobe as naturally as it does a more relaxed off-duty outfit. Wear it with a cashmere crewneck in a warm tone, camel, burgundy or forest green, with rolled chinos or corduroy trousers for a complete and effortlessly considered look. For a more textured combination, pair it with a chunky Harley of Scotland crewneck in a bold colour alongside washed denim or a heavier wool trouser, the brown suede grounds the outfit without competing with the knitwear. With tailored chinos and a blazer it carries just as much authority in a smarter setting. A loafer that moves between the library, the countryside and the city with equal ease. CARE Apply a suede protective spray before first use to guard against moisture and staining Use a soft suede brush to restore the nap and remove surface dirt after wear For deeper cleaning, use a dedicated suede cleaner Store on shoe trees to maintain shape and absorb moisture between wears