The Universal Works x Paraboot collaboration is one of the most exciting projects this season, and with their shared ideals of honest garments made to the highest attention to detail, it’s a match made in heaven. Using quality leathers which have imperceptible marks and colour variations from luxury handbag production, this Paraboot Michael bears the adage “La beauté dans l’imperfection” (Beauty in imperfection).

Each pair combines smooth, supple leather and textured suede for an interesting contrast upper, and also features a removable fringe detail for extra styling options. Every pair is still hand-processed and hand-finished by a team of skilled craftspeople in France. Rugged and beautiful, it’s the perfect everyday shoe that will look better with age.