Our story

Reviving an ancestral craft

Trolet was born from the mind of Jules, a great enthusiast of secondhand fashion who loved finding great deals in thrift stores. His problem? He could never find shoes. They were always too dirty, damaged, and unhygienic.

Convinced that thousands of shoes could be saved through refurbishment, Jules traded his budding real estate career for an apprenticeship in shoemaking, in order to refurbish the shoes that he himself did not dare to buy.

He surrounded himself with Solène, a creative passionate about cinema and storytelling, and Nathanaël, driven by the desire to put technology at the service of the environment.

It all starts in sorting centers and thrift stores where shoes worth saving are recovered before they end up being exported or in the landfill.

We then take them to our workshop based in Montreal to give them a second life thanks to the ancestral know-how of shoemaking (detailed steps below)

Once refurbished, they are resold at fair prices, offering a new experience, far removed from the traditional thrift store experience. Because they are much more than just second-hand shoes.

Our Process

We select our shoes based on brand and manufacturer. Price or brand image doesn't always guarantee quality. Even high-end brands sometimes use materials that aren't very durable. Therefore, we only choose well-constructed pairs made from repairable and long-lasting materials, primarily leather. We're demanding because we want to offer shoes that truly last.

Before any procedure, the shoes are disinfected to eliminate bacteria and neutralize odors. A technology inspired by hospital protocols is used, ensuring a very high level of disinfection.

Each pair is then cleaned methodically: we always start with the inside to remove dust and residue, then we take care of the outside, dry or with water, using suitable soapy solutions.

Each pair is repaired according to its needs: from a simple recoloring to the addition of sole protectors, all the way to a complete resoling. The necessary care is taken to give it a second life.

The finishing touch: a spritz of Trolet's signature scent, created in a Montreal perfumery workshop. A fragrance with French accents, designed to transport you as soon as you open the package.