Paraboot Michael: the ugly shoe I can't stop wearing

[@Stridewise]

"they make your feet look like hooves" this is a great god damn video. I just bought some Avignons (a mainstream split toe derby) and am inhaling all the Paraboot vids I can find. Great work Martin

[@martinqui]

appreciate it mate! those and the chambords, eventually!!

[@mastershredder2002]

If one is the devil, hoof foot suits him perfectly.

[@jeremybooz]

Size reference vs Birkenstock is what I am searching the internet all this time! I am now confident to order my first pair. Thanks!😊

[@bauke420]

man this review is amazing! just what i needed. love the look of these shoes :)

[@ricardoparis4845]

Hey Martin! I’m really happy I’ve found your channel and I feel your review on these are exceptionally well done by myself being a lover of these shoes I find them being true to size I’m a uk8 and have having a few pairs of the Micka (more summer / autumn style) unlined and I’ve just purchased a pair of the Michael’s in a nice whiskey suede which I love particularly for this autumn season just around the corner. Again I agree it’s a hard to break in shoe and not for everyone but they eventually break in nicely for comfort and é personally love their versatility for any types of daily outfits bring casual or smart. Definitely my favourite shoes!

[@martinqui]

@@ricardoparis4845 thanks you, and glad to hear it!! the mickas do have such interesting colors and i’ll definitely give them a shot!

[@mariachonaqui6054]

Just finished listening to your first podcast with Sophie….👏👏👏👏

[@ricahhh_9052]

welcome to KZbin Martin! always asking Sophie what you wear hahaha

[@ash3rr]

I'm a pretty huge fan of Paraboots. I have a pair of Chambords and Avoiraz, thinking of these next...

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

I love their shape! I need a wide toebox and they look like they would fit just right. Also, since I have very thick legs, chunky shoes fit my body type better than slim pointy shoes.

[@gnatotto]

Awesome review. Very thoughtful advice on sizing! Is the stretch enough to say it’s a quarter size stretch? I tried on a 43 and it felt fine like true to my foot. The 42.5 was a bit cramped but if it stretched out a quarter size, it might be perfect. Appreciate any help!

[@martinqui]

thanks for the comment! i'd say get the 43, unless there's significant heel slippage. it's probably quarter size stretch tops!

[@gnatotto]

@@martinqui thank you! Man this sucks, really wish there were shops near me with the pair that I want (the collab with EG) but in the States, only a handful have them in 42.5 and it’s final sale /:

[@sneakerlogist]

@@gnatotto for Michaels i would think half size down is better, they fit wide. i wear US10 for nike and NB too, if your going for reims then half size up better. i am looking to buy another pair of MIchael in noir.. hard to find 41.5 always sold out

[@habl00pep]

The putting on of these without unlacing is giving me unexpected anxiety 😮

[@bauke420]

i wear doc martens size 48, they're a bit too big but 47 was too small. i guess i have size 47,5 then... do you think i could get a pair of paraboot michaels in 47? i found gently used pair pair in 47 for 180 bucks, sounds like a steal since they're 475 euros new right now!

[@martinqui]

i used to wear 43 with docs but found those rather tight, had to break them in! perhaps 43.5 would've been more comfortable for me? maybe that makes you a 46.5 with paraboots then, 47 might be too big

[@adrianwalker2833]

They are not ugly. I believe the style is called "Norwegian" and they are sturdy, no nonsense shoes. In particular apt when worn by a taller gentleman. They are informal shoes.

[@martinqui]

In my eyes they are perfect!

[@cms3000]

They are ugly shoes

[@shashanksharmaa6005]

They are beautiful shoes

[@dumabalrog]

hey is that a dark brown or more of a burgundy? im looking into getting a pair but not sure to go for cafe, marron, or bordaeux

[@martinqui]

@@dumabalrog cafe is more of a dark brown than red. think all are good choices!

[@dumabalrog]

@@martinqui thank you!

[@rcshoops]

Beautiful video and shoes. How wide are they in the toe box? They look like they are wider that the typical oxford/brogue dress shoe.

[@martinqui]

For me a bit tight (i’ve got wide feet and big toes…), but yes, still roomier than most oxfords!

[@enjOi47]

are those the Cerf noir?

[@martinqui]

@@enjOi47 hey no theyre not! These are old Drakes collabs

[@antoniolinzalone5189]

Hi! In your opinion which size should I take? Usually of trainers (Nike, new Balance, Salomon) I wear 43, which size would be right for me?

[@martinqui]

my nike EU size is between 44-44.5, so maybe 41-41.5

[@EnzoGorlomi]

At first, I didn’t understand why dudes would wear that looks like granny shoes, let alone over 600 dollar price. But the more I see it the more I like it. It looks genderless, ugly yet, weirdly cute also classic vibe. I purchased both Michael and Chambord at online. Hope I made the right decision.

[@Drownedinblood]

How did the price of these explode? $700 usd now.....

[@andrien0606]

do you reccomend online shopping in cettire? how about the shipping time?

[@martinqui]

My experience was fine, and i think the shipping was on time!

[@roledotoledo]

Are they comfortable?

[@martinqui]

@@roledotoledo not at first- eventually, yes

[@roledotoledo]

@@martinqui Do you think I got the wrong size? My big toes and long toes are getting jammed in the toe box when walking. Is it normal? Im a size US 10 in NBs and Nikes, US 9 in Converse. I bought a size 42 for the Michaels.

[@ishishsounds]

Heyy thank you for the video. Why do you have two different size ? Does the size differ from the colors ? Thank you

[@martinqui]

first brown pair was a 42.5 which was comfortable but had some extra room. I went for 42 for my second pair which was more snug but less forgiving with thicker socks

[@AA-dq5uo]

Except it’s not ugly 😂, it’s just complete matter of personal taste and preference. Some people don’t like brogues that don’t mean brogues are ugly …

[@martinqui]

as they say... beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

[@mariachonaqui6054]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@martinqui]

hi mom

[@mariachonaqui6054]

You’re amazing Martin…❤ 🥰

[@AlexanderDobinson]

The look to big for you... if you dont need to unlace a shoe to put it on then its the wrong size.

[@martinqui]

@@AlexanderDobinson theyre laced a bit loosely here for convenience. What can i say… i have wide feet and skinny legs. A size down would turn my feet would blue

[@kilipaki87oritahiti]

If ugly why buy and wear them?