Nylon tech Palladium Thunder Lite Phantom sneakers with sporty toggle laces. Originally founded in 1920 as a tire-making company, Palladium shifted its focus to footwear after World War II. Working from a French plant, the brand produced shoes as hard-wearing as its tires, and in 1947, the iconic Pampa boot was born. Today the brand combines its authentic experience with innovative manufacturing and to deliver classic boots that come with the promise to last.