Madhappy x Paraboot Launch Limited Croc-Textured Black Michael Starting at $650

Madhappy partnered with French shoemaker Paraboot to rework the Michael in an all-black crocodile-textured leather, a limited drop sold directly through Madhappy’s webstore with a starting price listed at $650 USD. Hypebeast summed the commerce moment plainly: “For those looking to shop the Madhappy x Paraboot Michael, the shoe released today and is available now via Madhappy’s website at a starting price of $650 USD in limited remaining sizes.”

The upper is presented as a crocodile-embossed finish that spans the entire shoe, though coverage records slightly different material descriptions. Selectabisso calls it “the black calfskin leather upper is distinguished by a crocodile‑embossed pattern that covers the entire shoe,” while other reporting refers to a cow leather upper or crocodile-effect embossed leather. Inside, lining terminology likewise varies across outlets; Selectabisso writes, “Inside, a sheepskin lining enhances comfort and accentuates the luxury positioning of this limited edition,” while Hypebeast references a sheep lining.

Construction keeps Paraboot’s signature functional details intact. Selectabisso notes that the model is “true to Paraboot's heritage” with “the famous natural rubber sole, a guarantee of durability and grip,” and Hypebeast reiterates a Paraboot rubber sole on the Michael. Co-branding is restrained and deliberate: a stitched label sewn onto the collar, branding on the insole or footbed, and delivery in co-signed dustbags. Selectabisso captures the approach: “The co‑branding remains subtle yet assertive: a label sewn onto the collar, branding on the insole, and co‑signed dust bags.”

The edit positions this pair as one of Madhappy’s most premium footwear outings to date and a notable cross‑channel collaboration between Los Angeles-based Madhappy and the French heritage shoemaker Paraboot. Coverage points to Madhappy’s previous brand work with PUMA and Disney as context for the label’s move into higher-end partnerships; Selectabisso frames the release “between French artisanal heritage and Californian modernity,” and calls it “one of the most cutting‑edge shoe collaborations of the year.”

A single price point is most frequently cited at $650 USD, while Selectabisso lists the pair at €740 on the official site, and sources describe limited remaining sizes at launch. The drop went live with coverage published February 20, 2026, and the styling, croc-textured black leather, sheep/sheepskin lining, Paraboot natural rubber sole, and subtle co-branding, makes the Michael a collectible pivot for Madhappy as it stakes a clearer claim in premium footwear.