KLEMAN Padror Beige

As we sought a footwear option bridging the gap between our traditional Goodyear-welted offerings and the casual feel of Novesta sneakers, our quest led us to the French family-owned Cléon Manufacture and their KLEMAN brand. Beyond the 'Made in France' distinction, KLEMAN emerges as a European hidden gem with a storied lineage and distinctive style.

Padror is a model based on classic Tyrolean shoes. Back in the day, these were used as mountain shoes, but today they feel perfectly at home as a casual yet classic design, even in beige suede. Although such an unusual color might seem hard to pair, that’s not really the case - it looks great with denim, in all ranges of shades, from the darkest unwashed, up to well-worn, washed-out sky blue.

These KLEMAN shoes might become your favorite everyday go-to pair, suitable for almost any occasion when leather-soled shoes would be a bit too much, but a pair of sneakers not enough. Solid construction and a thick sole will get you through even the toughest weather - puddles, snow, and mud are not a problem for these. However, they can work all year round, no need to hide them on sunny days!

P.S. If you're concerned about getting the beige suede dirty, remember that you can always cover them with suede protector… or just convince yourself to enjoy the patina of little scuffs and marks, as you would with a pair of white bucks or canvas sneakers.