I’ve been conscious of Palladium Boots and their Pampa line because the days of Emo Pixie Dream Girls; all my buddies would don their all-black excessive tops to go to exhibits.
In this video, you’ll get a fast have a look at their Fall 2023 lineup, with just a few items particularly meant for mountain climbing. Palladium Boots have an extended and storied historical past, beginning in France in 1947 for troopers within the Indochina and Algerian Wars. The boots had been initially used for battle, and though their designs stay true to the unique, they proceed to evolve.
Here, we’ll be specializing in their light-weight mountain climbing line. However, should you check out their website you’ll see that Palladium Boots provides an unlimited array of sneakers for various functions or types.
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Company Info
During the Twenties, Palladium started making tires for some new factor referred to as airplanes. To broaden their manufacturing and meet growing demand, they opened a brand new plant in Pont De Cheruy, France, in 1947 to supply footwear. This led to the launch of their army-style desert boots which rapidly turned an enormous success for the French Foreign Legion.
The Pampa Boot arrived quickly after, providing a light-weight and waterproof design that was ultimate for trekking by means of troublesome terrain. This impressed the Jungle Boots we noticed in Vietnam.
In the Nineteen Sixties, Palladium made temperature-resistant boots for geologist and creator Haroun Tazieff‘s volcano explorations of Mt. Etna, Mt Stromboli (lol, really?!), and Mt. Lipari.
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, their underground streetwear caught on with the punk and ski bunny crowd. They even introduced eco-friendly, organic cotton and recycled rubber soles in 1991.
K-Swiss bought Palladium in 2009 to expand their range of performance and fashion footwear. The company has continued to innovate, collaborating with artists and individuals to create limited-edition shoes, building on the timeless Pampa Boot design.
- STYLE: 77238-297-M – PAMPA TRAVEL LITE+ WATERPROOF – MSRP $150 USD
- 100% Vegan with no animal product in the upper including the glue
- UPPER: Recycled polyester
- LINING: 50% recycled polyester / 50% polyester
- SOCKLINER: Recycled foam – covered in recycled polyester and polyester
- BOTTOM + TOE CAP: Foxing and protective toe cap in rubber / lightweight outsole in EVA
- BRANDING: Woven label on tongue / Printed round logo on lateral quarter / Printed logo on medial logo
- FEATURES: TPU reinforcement on heel for stability / Internal supportive structure in textile / Fast lacing construction with elastic laces for easy entry / Buckle to adapt the lacing / Reflective prints on top quarters / Heel loop
- STYLE: 76656-313-M – PAMPA LITE+ RECYCLE WP+ – MSRP $140 USD
- 100% Vegan with no animal product in the upper including the glue
- UPPER: waterproof shoe made in 100% recycled polyester
- LINING: recycled polyester
- SOCKLINER: 85% recycled foam + 15% PU / cover in 80% recycled polyester + 20% polyester
- BOTTOM + TOE CAP: rubber with 15% recycled rubber / EVA / Rubber pads under the bottom to avoid slippery
- BRANDING: Woven label folded around the tongue / Waterproof + label on heel / Palladium print on lateral quarter
- FEATURES: bootie construction with recycled membrane / gusset / flat lace in recycled polyester / eyelets / heel loop
- STYLE: 06440-237-M – PAMPA HI ZIP NBK APPLE CINNAMON – MSRP $140.00 (AS OF 03/08/23, $120.40)
- UPPER: Nubuck leather
- LINING: mesh in 100% polyester
- SOCKLINER: Die cut EVA + EVA cup – cover in 100% polyester
- BOTTOM + TOE CAP: Rubber + Die cut EVA
- BRANDING: Woven label on tongue / rubber logo on lateral side / woven label on lateral quarter / GPS logo on inner zip flap
- FEATURES: flat lace in polyester / eyelets / heel loop in nylon / zip on medial quarter / inner zip flap in microfiber / zip puller in leather / removable insole. Cold weather boot. Comes with two pairs of laces – one in traditional hiking red and the other color to match the upper.
- STYLE: 77954-275-M – LEGION HIKER SURF TAN – MSRP $140
- UPPER: Nubuck leather
- LINING: mesh in 100% polyester
- SOCKLINER: Die cut EVA + EVA cup – cover in 100% polyester
- BOTTOM + TOE CAP: Rubber + Die cut EVA
- BRANDING: Woven label on tongue / rubber logo on lateral side / woven label on lateral quarter / GPS logo on inner zip flap
- FEATURES: flat lace in polyester / eyelets / heel loop in nylon / zip on medial quarter / inner zip flap in microfiber / zip puller in leather / removable insole. Cold weather boot. Comes with two pairs of laces – one in traditional hiking red and the other color to match the upper.
Opinions
Palladium’s catalog provides quite a lot of types, from traditionally superior desert and jungle boots to distinctive style and way of life gear. I used to be impressed with theirTravel Lite+ WP+ sneakers specifically – their weight is so gentle that choosing them up nearly gave me a rush.
I gained’t be sporting their chunky platform boots once I be part of my BTGGF for an evening on the Goth IHOP, however their sensible out of doors sneakers are excellent for taking a hike or partaking in a little bit of goal follow in my yard.
I feel our TFB buddy would possibly profit from attempting out some Palladium sneakers, as they’re positively just like different manufacturers he has examined.
Conclusion
Palladium has skilled a resurgence within the final 5 years. Jared commented that Palladium is de facto pushing into the out of doors market and I can positively see the distinction.
Not solely do they provide sneakers with voluminous soles (just like my Hokas), however additionally they have their traditional desert and jungle boots which were modernized, plus just a few pairs resembling the Timbs famously sported by Fat Joe and Joell Ortiz.
After conversing with Jared, he provided me a promotional pair of trainers. However, despite the fact that they had been supposedly my measurement, once they arrived they had been a half measurement too massive. I’d say it’s essential to pay shut consideration to the scale chart earlier than buying, however my selection was made utilizing their measurement chart…
Returning the boots proved troublesome because of the requirement of utilizing FedEx drop-off places, these are as unusual as a person with all their enamel in my ultra-rural group. I’m at the moment ready on a alternative pair and I’m hopeful that Okay-Swiss’s partnership with Palladium will quickly permit simpler choices for exchanges on their on-line retailer. (They confirmed that is within the works by electronic mail.)
If you have an interest in a pair of those boots, I recommend you look into alternate options corresponding to Zappos that provide simpler alternate processes.
Don’t overlook to take a look at Palladium at their website or social media:
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@Palladium – Instagram
@PalladiumBoots – Youtube
@PalladiumBoots – Facebook
The opinions expressed above are totally from the creator and weren’t topic to assessment by Okay-Swiss, Palladium Boots, or any exterior entity.
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