It all began in 2003 with little crawling shoes at a Christmas market in Berlin – today we stand for sustainable barefoot shoes for young and old. POLOLO grows with its wearers: What began as a love of healthy children's feet has now been continued with a collection for adults. Our goal remains the same: shoes that combine lightness, comfort, and sustainability. Because healthy feet deserve the best support at every age!
Our barefoot philosophy
Super light
Our barefoot shoes are as light as a feather and offer a natural walking experience – almost like walking barefoot! They promote healthy foot muscles and mobility.
Ergonomic toe shape
No constriction, no pressure! Our ergonomic toe box provides enough space for your toes to spread naturally, maintaining optimal foot posture.
Sustainable materials
We use vegetable-tanned leather, organic cotton, and vegan alternatives like cactus leather – fairly produced and skin-friendly for all ages.
barefoot shoes for adults
Our barefoot shoes are super lightweight, heel-free, and feature an ergonomic toe box. Experience lasting comfort – for a healthy running experience at any age!
Our materials - Sustainable, fair & healthy
Sustainability begins with the materials! We rely on vegetable-tanned natural leather, organic cotton, upcycled ocean plastic, and innovative vegan alternatives like cactus leather. Our materials are skin-friendly, durable, and environmentally friendly – for shoes that are good not only for your feet but also for nature.
Vegetable tanned natural leather
Our leather is vegetable-tanned without chrome or chemicals, keeping it soft, breathable, and skin-friendly—perfect for sensitive feet.
organic cotton
Our organic cotton is certified, free from harmful substances, and especially gentle on the skin. It ensures a comfortable fit while being sustainable and durable.
Upcycled marine plastic SEAQUAL ® YARN
We use a yarn made from recycled ocean plastic. This transforms fishing nets and trash into durable materials and helps protect the oceans.
Cactus leather
An innovative, vegan alternative to animal leather: Cactus leather is soft, durable, and resource-saving – for sustainable shoes without compromise.
Organic wool
Organic wool is breathable, temperature-regulating, and soft. It keeps feet warm in winter, wicks away moisture, and is naturally antibacterial—ideal for a healthy foot climate.
News
Vegan shoes made from cactus leather – sustainable, soft and durable!
More and more families are choosing sustainable and animal-free products – including shoes. But how do you find an alternative to conventional leather that's just as durable, breathable, and long-lasting? The answer: cactus leather! POLOLO uses this innovative material for vegan barefoot sandals and sneakers that are perfect for children's feet. What is cactus leather and where does it come from? Read more
People Wear Organic winner of the German Sustainability Award for Products 2025
People Wear Organic at POLOLO – Sustainable fashion for the whole family We are delighted to include People Wear Organic in our POLOLO online shop! The company stands for transparent, fairly produced and certified organic fashion – values that fit perfectly with our philosophy. With this expansion, we want to offer you not only sustainable shoes, but also responsibly produced… Read more
POLOLO presents new collection of barefoot shoes for adults at the January InNaTex: High quality, sustainable and stylish
POLOLO presents new collection of barefoot shoes: High quality, sustainable and stylish Berlin, January 2025 – POLOLO, the Berlin-based company for sustainable and high-quality shoes, is presenting its brand new collection of barefoot shoes. From March 2025, the models will be available in sizes 36 to 45 and combine comfort, functionality and environmental awareness at the highest level. Here come… Read more
POLOLO trip to Egypt – visit to SEKEM (27.10. – 03.11.2024)
How can ecological, fair production and economy become more of a standard? I have been thinking about this topic for a long time: how can ecological, fair production and economy become more of a standard? What can we as ecological producers do better, or even take other companies along with us on this path? How can we help consumers, companies, the country and its people and... Read more
Last Pop Up Store in the POLOLO Showroom in Berlin 11.-19.10.24
Dear friends, we cordially invite you to meet us again from October 11th to 19st. After that we will close our showroom. In 2024 we will open the POLOLO store as a pop-up store once a month. That was a lot of fun! But from 1 our journey will continue and we have many... Read more
POLOLO warehouse sale near Nuremberg 03.-04.05.24
We are traveling and so our next warehouse sale will be with our friends from mamalila. Together with the sustainable children's brands: Didymos and loud+proud What can you expect? POLOLO children's shoes: sandals, barefoot shoes, barefoot slippers made of fabric and leather, walkers, sneakers, vegan collection Shoe sizes 18 - 34 - you can count on great offers and special prices (sometimes up to... Read more
POLOLO: Novelty processing of recycled organic wool felt from disana
POLOLO: Novelty processing of recycled organic wool felt from the company disana New eco-friendly children's shoe collection 2024 presented POLOLO's new slipper model is made from leftover fabric from the children's clothing company disana [Berlin, January 11.01.2024th, XNUMX] POLOLO is one of the leading German suppliers of ecological children's shoes Based in Berlin and manufactured in Spain and Portugal. At the upcoming leading eco-trade for textiles… Read more
