Le Soulor Shoes

The Soulor workshop founded in 1925 in Pontacq (Bearn).

Pontacq's activity is linked to leather by the establishment of numerous tanneries in the 16th century. Naturally, shoemakers set up shop, many working at home for a boss in addition to another activity (agriculture, tanning). The production of Pontacquaise shoes grew steadily until the beginning of the 20th century. In 1925, the Paradis-Pommiès workshop, today renamed Le Soulor 1925, was founded.

At its inception, the workshop primarily produced studded ankle boots with leather soles, and sometimes aviator boots. Other, more formal models completed the range and were regularly delivered to La Samaritaine and Le Bon Marché in Paris. From this era, the iconic mountain hiking model remains, the brand's DNA, and is still in high demand by our customers, whether they are shepherds, hikers, or lovers of fine craftsmanship.

“We practice “Norwegian Welt”. A technique rarely used today because its production is complex and time-consuming. This technique, still used today in the workshop, combined with premium leather, ensures robustness, waterproofness and unlimited resoling possibilities for our models.”

Women and men put their talents at your service, perpetuating the “Made in France” concept with French and superior-quality raw materials. Proud to promote French and Béarnese know-how!