OUR STORY
1926
Where it all began
Paul Golbert, the company's founder, is born in Paris, France into a family of shoemakers.
1956
Arrival in Montreal
On March 3rd, Paul, his wife Rachel and their 4 year-old son Jacques, immigrate to Montreal, Canada.
1963
Pajar is Founded
Paul founded the Pajar brand using the first letters of his name, his wife's name, and his son's name: PAul, JAcques, and Rachel, respectively.
1964
Pioneer
Paul is one of the first pioneers within the footwear industry to import Italian, French and Spanish footwear to the Canadian market.
1967
First Showroom Opened
The year Montreal welcomed the world to Expo 67, Paul Golbert opened up his first showroom in downtown Montreal.
1973
Factory Opened
Paul opens his own factory on the corner of Coloniale and Mont Royal in the Plateau district of Montreal. One of the first boots created at the Montreal Factory was the iconic Zig-Zag style with sheepskin lining, thus the Apres Ski boot was born! This shearling boot laid the foundation for Pajar as one of the world’s leaders in Shearling boot production.
1975
Jacky Joins
Paul’s son Jacques joins the company after graduating with a degree in Economics from the University of Lausanne. He also trained at France’s École de la Chaussure.
1980
Export to USA
Pajar becomes one of the first Canadian brands to export to the U.S.
1985
Wins Award
Pajar wins the Canadian Footwear Association Award for best Women’s Casual Footwear.
1989
Pajar Loves Skiing!
Pajar becomes the official provider for the Canadian Alpine Ski Team.
1991
Gold Award Won
Pajar wins Gold award for best children’s winter boots from the International Shoe Association.1997
La Griffe D'or Award
Pajar Canada receives the La Griffe D’or Award, the Oscars of the Canadian Fashion Industry for Best Designer/Manufacturer for footwear. This prestigious award ceremony was televised to over one million spectators.2001
Family Matters!
Michel, Jacques' son joins the Company followed by his sister Elise and brother David. All three children graduated from Ars Sutoria design school in Milan, Italy.
2005
Expanding into Europe
Pajar Canada begins its European expansion and quickly established its presence in prestigious retailers such as Harrods in London, Galeries Lafayette in Paris and Kadewe in Germany.2007
World Wide Prestige
Ars Sutoria, Italy’s most recognized trade magazine references Pajar as the "Rolls Royce" of Canadian Boots.
2009
First Pajar Store
Pajar opens its first Concept shop in Maastricht, Holland.2010
Product Expansion
Pajar begins licensing other complementary products beginning with outerwear apparel and accessories. Pajar Boots are worn by the Volunteers in the Opening Ceremonies at the Vancouver Olympics.
2012
Today!
Today Pajar Canada is sold in over 40 countries and counting!