In the age of fast fashion, mass-produced shoes leave a whopping footprint. For big-name brands, the goal is to churn out as many products as possible for the smallest amount of money. Cheap materials, a lack of attention to detail and low-grade production methods are par for the course. And who ultimately loses out? The consumer – aka you.
In this climate, it’s easy to see why independent, handmade footwear brands are enjoying a revival. There‘s a growing demographic of quality-conscious men who value good craftsmanship and premium materials over trend hopping and hype chasing. They’re willing to pay a little more to own a product made with care and built to last.
Enter Timothée Paris. Founded in 2017, this young upstart fuses French style with natural Italian materials and Portuguese craftsmanship. With a design ethos centred around a minimalistic approach to reworking classic styles, the brand eschews any unnecessary features or shouty logos, producing the type of footwear your shoe rack has longed for.
Below, we showcase our picks from the current collection, spanning sneakers and loafers.
Cabourg in White
Sleek yet sporty, the Cabourg sneaker is clad in the finest Italian suede or Nappa leather. It features a leather welt and foam back collar and benefits from an anatomical calfskin insole that provides superior cushioning and support for the feet over a robust and durable high-density sole. With a gently rounded toe and tonal laces, the profile reveals a wavy rubber outer sole in a contrasting colour.
Available in everything from silver grey suede to a statement butter yellow leather, our favourite has to be the clean, white leather version. An essential addition to any wardrobe, this is a smart-casual kick will ground any outfit and is guaranteed to deliver a return on investment.
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Atlantique in Black
Fans of premium sneakers will find plenty to admire in the Atlantique. This flat cup-sole trainer offers durability and sustainability thanks to its special Evolo suede upper. This Italian material uses markedly less CO2, water and chemicals to produce than regular suede, making them a guilt-free purchase.
It’s lined in sheepskin for comfort and features an anatomical calfskin insole, rubber outsole and matching tonal or white contrast cotton laces. Available in classic all-white leather and staple black, it also comes in refreshing soft shades of leaf green, caramel, gingko yellow and mahogany red.
The Atlantique is a relaxed, understated and versatile shoe that can be styled with everything from tailoring and jeans to sweatpants and shorts. A true all-rounder.
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Pyla in Storm Grey
Want to make a bigger statement? The Pyla is a two-tone style constructed from smooth, supple Italian Nappa leather. Its design offers lightweight comfort without sacrificing durability.
Available in shades of black, tan, vanilla white and storm grey, it features perforated detailing on the upper, white cotton laces, contrast white stitching around the heel counter and subtle branding on the tongue and heel tab.
In the brand’s words, the Pyla offers “refinement, authenticity, precision in the cut and finesse in the detail”—we couldn’t agree more.
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Verdon in Off White
A modern city sneaker with distinctive looks, the Verdon is made from the finest Italian full-grain leather, selected for its soft, supple texture and silky satin sheen. A fashion-forward design, it features a black mesh lining, cotton laces and a lightweight natural EVA midsole paired with a black rubber outsole and white wedge.
The concealed eyelets, contrasting technical fabric and lack of outward branding create a minimal, streamlined appearance. Available in off-white/grey and black, the Verdon is athletic yet refined, making it the ideal commuter shoe for comfortably pounding pavements or pedals and then seamlessly blending in at the office.
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Touquet in Taupe
A modern take on a classic two-tone loafer, the Touquet will elevate your tailored looks. A little bit jazzy, a tiny bit snazzy, this smart shoe demands to be seen without dominating your outfit.
Handmade in textured, pebbled black and smooth suede, the Touquet is fully lined in leather and boasts a natural rubber sole for softness and flexibility.
Worn with a linen suit, tailored chinos or a pair of white jeans, the Touquet will add individuality and buckets of personal style to all your warm-weather looks.
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The 1er Jour léger in Black
This classic leather loafer style is proudly made in France using a varnished Italian leather upper that lends a subtle, polished sheen. Lined in natural leather, with a contrasting natural vegetable-tanned leather sole and contrasting white stitches on the welt, this style has a gently rounded toe.
The léger element comes from the Blake stitched construction, where the upper is stitched directly to the outsole and insole from the inside. This results in a lighter, more flexible shoe with a sleeker profile and minimal sole thickness.
Effortlessly elegant, it will become your default choice for semi-formal occasions.
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A paid partnership with Timothée Paris; however, the words and opinions are Ape’s own.
