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 is 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 welcome People Wear Organic to our POLOLO online shop! The company stands for transparent, fairly produced, and certified organic fashion – values that perfectly align with our philosophy. With this addition, 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. Available from March 2025, the models will be available in sizes 36 to 45 and combine comfort, functionality, and environmental awareness at the highest level. Read more …
POLOLO trip to Egypt – visit to SEKEM (27.10. – 03.11.2024)
How can ecological and fair production and business become even more the norm? I've been grappling with this question for a long time: how can ecological and fair production and business become even more the norm? What can we, as ecological producers, do better, and perhaps even bring other companies along on this path? How can we connect consumers, businesses, the land, and people...? Read more
Last Pop Up Store in the POLOLO Showroom in Berlin 11.-19.10.24
Dear friends, we warmly invite you to join us one last time from October 11th to 19th. After that, we will be closing our showroom. In 2024, we will open the POLOLO store as a pop-up shop once a month. That was so much fun! But from 2025 onwards, our journey will continue, and we have many… Read more
POLOLO warehouse sale near Nuremberg 03.-04.05.24
We're going on a trip, so our next warehouse sale will be held at our friends' place, 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 in fabric and leather, first-walker shoes, sneakers, vegan collection. Shoe sizes 18-34 – you can expect great deals and special prices (some up to… Read more
POLOLO: Novelty processing of recycled organic wool felt from disana
POLOLO: New product using recycled organic wool felt from disana. New 2024 eco-friendly children's shoe collection unveiled. POLOLO's new slipper model is made from fabric remnants from the children's clothing company disana. [Berlin, January 11, 2024] POLOLO is one of Germany's leading providers of eco-friendly children's shoes, headquartered in Berlin with production facilities in Spain and Portugal. At the upcoming leading eco-trade fair for textiles… Read more
