PALLADIUM

Being a legionnaire meant walking, crawling, running and climbing, day and night. It wasn't about fighting, but about navigating and surviving in some of the world's most hostile environments.

Palladium shoes accompanied the Legion's forces as they carried the banner for French values around the world. Why Palladium more than any other brand ? Because our boots are sturdy but light, water-resistant, and were the first ones made from canvas, the fastest fabric to dry out. If their design has become timeless, it's because it responds to a fundamental need for resistance-resistance to the elements, to wear and tear, to time and trends.

No matter how high your dreams take you, the return to Earth can still be gentle. The Pampa boot was originally designed in 1947 to protect paratroopers in action. 70 years later, not much has changed, and modern day explorers can experience the same smooth landing when they go out pounding the pavement. Our reimagined Pampa OG Butternut has added Paradrop insole technology to become our most comfortable Pampa boot to date. Born in 1947 and reborn in 2017, the Pampa OG is immortal.

Shoes for the freedom generation. Palladium boots made their debut on the streets as the beatnik spirit inspired thousands of French young people to pound the pavement, while the Pallatennis sneaker proved its speed on the feet of protesters outfoxing the police.

With our Pallatennis sneakers on their feet, the revolutionaries snaked through the streets of a Paris roiled by demonstrations. Their lightness and comfort permitted the young militants to march for hours in the crowds — and to flee when the forces of order resorted to releasing tear gas. When the dust settled, they saw that their efforts had helped to usher in a new republic. Pallatennis sneakers became a symbol of freedom, and were the favorite sneakers of a generation of French young people.

With our Pallatennis sneakers on their feet, the revolutionaries snaked through the streets of a Paris roiled by demonstrations. Their lightness and comfort permitted the young militants to march for hours in the crowds — and to flee when the forces of order resorted to releasing tear gas. When the dust settled, they saw that their efforts had helped to usher in a new republic. Pallatennis sneakers became a symbol of freedom, and were the favorite sneakers of a generation of French young people.

"Monsieur 100,000 Volts" was his nickname since childhood. One of the most talented tennis players of his generation, Patrice Dominguez was constantly pushing the sport of tennis forward. He chose Palladium shoes as a privileged partner as he sought to bolster his speed, his energy, and his thirst to win.

Gay people continued to face persecution in 1980s New York, but they were no longer willing to hide. They encouraged each other to live more openly and to fight harder for fair treatment. Some dressed more expressively in an effort to set themselves apart and show that they were proud to be different. Colored bandanas worn on the wrist and neck were a way to show they belonged to the community — and conveyed a secret code to tell each other where they fit in the tribe.

In the 80s, New York City was a breeding ground for emerging subcultures. Its energy, its boldness, its unlimited possibilities called creative and disruptive minds from around the world to the city, including Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. Freedom was their aim - freedom of speech, freedom to create and freedom to love. Clothes became an important way to announce their identity and state of mind. Artistic communities frequently opted for an all-black look to set themselves apart, laced up in Palladium's Pampa Black sneakers.

After being known for our canvas boots for decades, the 90s saw many people turn to Palladium's leather models. These boots captured the spirit of the moment with a mix of low-key functionality and rock-and-roll cool.

Long before we were splashing throught the mud at music festivals or marching over the desert, Palladium’s rubber soles were spinning down the hot tarmac. As a manufacturer of airplane tires starting in the 1920’s Palladium accompanied a generation of aviation pioneers who helped discover our world by conquering the skies.

Palladium didn't hesitate to create one of the very first lines of ecological shoes in 1991. The innovative models made from nature-friendly materials echoed the values of the brand.

Today’s explores have a new and ever-changing frontier: the concrete jungle whose noise and steam, abandoned corners and crowds never stop calling out to them. From a backyard cookout to a rave on an abandoned warehouse, the resistance, comfort, and adaptable look of our boots make them the ultimate gear for exploring the modern city.