Handmade Calfskin Leather Shoes

YMC Redesigns the Iconic Michael Shoe by Paraboot

YMC unveils its latest collaborative effort -- this time, the brand works in conjunction with French heritage brand Paraboot to redesign its iconic Michael Shoe. The latest footwear design marks the duo's second time working together, unveiling the model in both men's and women's sizes.

Each one arrives in the colorway options of either black or cream finishes. Each pair of luxurious shoes are handmade in France, using premium calfskin leather materials with a clean leather lining. Additionally, the shoes sit on top of a sole unit made from rubber, rested with an inner footbed before the entire model is complete with double stitching from a welt construction. The updates feature patchwork styling to add some new textures to the classic model

Image Credit: YMC/Paraboot

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