We found La Botte Gardiane on a post-breakfast stroll through the streets of Paris and were instantly smitten. Founded in the late ‘50s in the heart of the Camargue, this heritage company's shoes last forever. And ever.

• Details we love: thick, durable leather, water resistant, handcrafted in the South of France, rubber sole for durability.

• Run a full size small.
• EU37 = 5
• EU 37.5 = 5.5
• EU38 = 6
• EU38.5 = 6.5
• EU39 = 7
• EU39.5 = 7.5
• EU40 = 8
• EU41 = 9

• Leather: Full grain leather, water resistant. The thickness of this leather makes it very robust and gives it very good durability over time. Rubber sole for durablity on city streets.