La Basse Ukraine

Two strokes for peace…

Confronted with current events, Baron Papillon cannot just look at the images we see on our screens without reacting. What can we do on our level? We don’t want to leave this question unanswered. And so we reply to the aggressions of this world by the force of colors: two blue and yellow strokes.

50 euros donated

For each pair of sneakers sold – custom-made with the colors of Ukraine – 50 euros will be donated to À Travers l'Europe (“Throughout Europe”), a Franco-Ukranian association.

Thanks to cash donations, " À Travers l’Europe" purchases and sends new medical material, food, clothing and protections for civilians.

This commitment was reported by France 5 in a news item, which can be found on the association’s website.

https://ate-solidarite-ukraine.org/

Go forward

Created on the request of several of our loyal clients who are aware that our shoes are made for peace, this little Baron draped in blue and yellow has the same attributes as its brothers and sisters. The inner lining of perforated leather coming from an Italian tannery offers so much warmth and comfort that you’ll forget you’re not walking barefoot on the beach!

Blue and yellow

At Baron Papillon, we believe in the power of solidarity. We hope that – by chance or by friendship – on the sidewalks of Paris, London or Kiev, two customized pairs of blue and yellow shoes (the colors of the Ukranian flag) will meet and send each other a discreet, affirmed and positive message.

Thank you

Our choice is À Travers l’Europe, present in a suburban community just outside of Paris. It’s a relay to aggressed Ukranian populations and it does what it can to help them. The support that we offer them is also yours. Thank you.

The butterfly

The silhouette of this insect ("Papillon" in French) – which embodies freedom and movement – is at the heart of the brand. Its crown originates from the heraldry of the Renaissance barons.

This discreet logo embossed with two "Pal Vergette" strokes were added using the hot engraving technique.

Personalization

Personalization, hand-made in our Granville workshop.

With a single stroke of an indelible felt pen, each model is unique as it is handmade.

With our eyes on current events, the blue and yellow strokes of this new Low signs the power of solidarity.

Well made

The material is the basis of the craft work: without beautiful material, no beautiful product. That’s why we don’t neglect anything: the quality of the leathers used is a fair compromise between flexibility and rigidity.

Just like the inner lining, the upper lining is made of calf leather from Italy. It will have a long life ahead of it with a beautiful patina.

Première de propreté — Clean insole

It is the product of our secret alchemy of calf leather and cork with sanitizing herbal inserts. In addition to smelling good, the latter improve foot hygiene by promoting aeration and absorbing moisture.

In other words, perspiration is limited to a minimum and the sneakers can be worn barefoot without unpleasant odor.

This sole is also removable, allowing you to replace it if necessary.

Semelle extérieure — Sole

Paris, at Baron Papillon, is the Place de l'Étoile. We took back our unique design scrupulously retracing the square and the avenues that lead to it.

Concerning the composition, we had a demanding specification for our new Portuguese supplier:

- our sole is 75% recycled using rubber scraps,
- composed of 20% natural rubber
- and 5% synthetic rubber.

The high abrasion coefficient guarantees a high durability. Its 3 cm height protects the upper from friction.

A balanced production

Sensitive to environmental issues, we have always wanted sneakers to be elegant and astute, but also in line with slow fashion.

We adhere to the principle of « zero destruction » of our unsold stock and we continue developing creative processes for researching European based materials that respect the environment while associating ourselves in collaborative eco projects.

Made in France

Upstream, we work on the elaboration of the first prototypes in Montjean-sur-Loire:

- Final drawing and choice of materials by our artistic director Eric Gallais
- First prototype in the design office
- Once this one is validated, we move on to the stitching stage, i.e. the production of the rods

Then it is the assembly of the soles with the stem:

- Hot glued with a machine specially designed for our Barons
- Cold sewn with the sewing machine of our grandmothers

Finally the final preparation :

- Inserting the laces
- Placement of the herbal sole
- Recovery of the upcycled boxes to put our sneakers in

By manufacturing in France, we shorten our production time, we reduce our carbon footprint, we contribute to strengthen our local expertise. And we are proud of our know-how.

Managed Upcycling

And we continue. Our vintage shoe boxes are made from an old stock that was fabricated in France in the 80’s to which added our logo.

Cleaning instruction

It is easy to clean: soap and a damp cloth (no solvents)

Thanks

Photographers : Bruno Comptesse, Eric Gallais, Chloe Lemaitre, Philippe Perissé

Shipping & Returns

We won't drag our feet to deliver.
Free delivery in France and in the European Union.
The status of the delivery can be checked with the tracking number.
Returns must be made within 30 days of receipt and are at our expense.