Urban Utility - Global Mobility. For those who know you can't see the world from the seat of a bus, the berth of a train, the railings of a boat or the porthole of a plane, Palladiums are made for you. Specifically designed, constructed and street approved for international foot travel, Palladiums are the ultimate travel shoe. Named for the tire rubber from which their soles were originally made, Palladiums are famous for their functionality and durability. No wonder Palladiums have been the global wayfarer's shoe of choice since 1947.