Turnover: 22 million EUR (2022)

Country: France

Paraboot is a brand of sewn shoes owned by the Richard Pontvert group. Founded in 1908, the French company, based in Saint-Jean-de-Morains, generates almost 50% of its sales from exports (mainly Europe and Asia).

News

Shoes: Paraboot gains ground 08/11/2023

  • Richard-Pontvert, founded in 1908, manufactures Paraboot shoes.
  • 35% of the company's sales come from Asia, while 60% come from Europe (including 20% from France).
  • Total sales are 24.5 million euros.
  • 120,000 of the 160,000 pairs sold each year are produced at the Isère plant.
  • The company employs 156 people, including around one hundred in production.
  • Sales forecast for the "dormant" Galibier brand over the next six years are between 5 and 6 million euros.
  • The Richard family's ten-year objective is to achieve sales of 40 million euros.

Paraboot and sneakers 14/02/2023

  • Launch of a sneaker collection
  • 28 stores in France, 2 in Belgium, 6 in Japan and 1 in South Korea
  • Sales of 22 million euros by 2022
  • 53% of sales abroad and 47% in France
  • International sales share up from 20% to 53% in ten years
  • Success particularly in Japan, Italy, England and South Korea
  • Online sales account for around 6% of sales

Studies mentioning this company

The sneaker market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Adidas
  • Veja
  • Intersport France
  • Courir France
  • Go Sport France
  • Zalando
  • Sport 2000
  • Puma Groupe
  • Balt
  • StockX
  • Caval
  • Wethenew
  • National Standard
  • Faguo
  • I-Run
  • Converse (Groupe Nike)
  • Under Armour
  • On Running
  • Vans (VF corporation)
  • Paraboot - Richard-Pontvert
  • Palladium
  • Jordan (Nike)
  • Belledonne
  • Belledonne
  • Axel Arigato
  • Nike
  • Golden Goose
  • Bensimon
  • Bobbies
  • New Balance
  • Moa
  • Running Conseil
  • Chamatex
  • Circle Sportswear
  • Foot Locker
  • Decathlon Groupe
  • Naked Copenhagen
  • Faguo
The footwear market - France

Other companies mentioned:

  • Intersport France
  • Go Sport France
  • Chaussea France (Groupe VGM)
  • La Halle
  • Vivarte
  • André
  • Minelli
  • Royer Groupe
  • Sarenza
  • Eram Groupe
  • San Marina
  • Spartoo
  • Zalando
  • Besson Chaussures
  • Birkenstock
  • Repetto
  • Geox
  • Louboutin
  • JM Weston
  • Jimmy Choo (Tapestry Capri)
  • Bexley
  • Palladium
  • Paraboot - Richard-Pontvert
  • JB Martin
  • Dr. Martens
  • Kleman
  • Clergerie
  • GDC
  • Alexander Mc Queen
  • Autry
  • P448
  • Aurélien
  • LK Benett
  • Balenciaga (Kering Groupe)
  • Jordan (Nike)
  • Jonak
  • Armistice
  • Stéphane Kelian
  • Anniel
  • Pataugas
  • Roseanna
  • Apologie (EMY 03)
  • Rivieras
  • No Name
  • Heschung
  • Pied de Biche
  • Schmoove
  • Pretty Ballerinas
  • Adige
  • Aigle
  • Kenzo
  • Castaner
  • Havaianas (Alpargatas Group)
  • Timberland
  • UGG
  • Minnetonka
  • Les Tropezienne
  • Start Rite
  • Sezane
  • Roger Vivier
  • Berluti (LVMH)
  • Alexandre Birman
  • Pierre Hardy
  • Gianvito Rossi
  • Moon Boots (Tecnica)
  • Lafuma
  • Kappa