👟 Barefoot Lace-up Shoes – Children's Barefoot Shoes Made from Eco-Friendly Leather
The barefoot lace-up shoe offers little feet maximum freedom of movement and natural comfort. Made from exceptionally soft, chrome-free leather, the shoe gently hugs the foot and allows it to breathe. Thanks to the practical lacing system, the shoe can be optimally adjusted to different foot shapes – ideal even for narrower feet. Its mid-height fit provides perfect support for everyday wear. For children approximately 1–12 years old (sizes 22–34).
🌿 Ecological leather – chrome-free, soft & like a second skin
- ✅ Chrome-free, eco-friendly leather – exceptionally soft, vegetable-tanned leather that fits the foot like a second skin
- ✅ Unlined – the leather lies directly against the foot, allowing it to breathe and ensuring a natural feel.
- ✅ Water repellent Leather is a supple and durable material that is naturally breathable and at the same time relatively impermeable to water.
- ✅ Mid-rise fit – offers perfect support and comfort for every day, whether on the playground or on the go
🛡️ Chromium-free & allergy-friendly – gentle on sensitive children's feet
The eco-friendly leather of these barefoot lace-up shoes is completely chrome-free and skin-friendly. Thanks to the unlined construction, the soft leather comes into direct contact with the child's skin – without any chemical coatings or irritating substances. The flexible sole ensures that the shoe feels like a second skin and supports natural foot development.
🦶 Barefoot sole & lacing – natural freedom of movement
- 👟 Flexible TPR barefoot sole Made of thermoplastic rubber, non-slip and heel-free. It curves over the toes of the shoe to provide excellent protection for toes while playing, jumping, and running.
- 👐 lacing – Individually adjustable, perfect fit even for narrower feet. And children learn to tie their shoelaces super quickly!
- (I.e. Sizes 22–34 (approx. 1–12 years) – for medium to wide children's feet, also ideal for narrower feet thanks to the lacing system
- (I.e. Removable insole Simply remove the insole and place the child's foot on it (while standing!) to check if there's still enough room. Replacement insoles can be ordered from POLOLO – ideal for passing down as a child's gift.
(I.e. Shoe size tip: Children's feet grow by two to three shoe sizes per year in the first few years. Therefore, check their shoe size every 3–4 months. Place your child's foot on a piece of paper, trace around it, and measure from the heel to the longest toe – plus approximately 1,2–1,5 cm for toe room.
💧 Care instructions: Leather is water-repellent, but not waterproof. For waterproofing, we recommend using an eco-friendly waterproofing spray or leather conditioner. For the sake of children and the environment, we advise choosing environmentally and health-friendly options. More care tips on our blog →
🌍 Sustainable & handmade in Europe
- 🇩🇪 Leather: Made in Germany – ecologically sourced, vegetable-tanned leather from German production
- 🇪🇸 Shoe: Made in Spain – handcrafted with the utmost care and attention to detail
- 💚 100% European production – from the leather to the finished shoe, short transport routes and fair conditions
⭐ The barefoot lace-up shoe – maximum freedom of movement in the mid-height lace-up style. Chrome-free, eco-friendly leather, flexible TPR barefoot sole, and individually adjustable lacing – hypoallergenic, water-repellent, and handcrafted in Spain. These shoes will make your child feel free, light, and completely comfortable!
POLOLO – Highest ecological standards
When manufacturing our shoes in Spain, we pay attention to using ecological, pollutant-free materials and processing throughout the entire production chain.
Additional information
Fit of children's shoes
The human foot takes approximately 18 years to fully develop. Of course, it grows fastest in the beginning. Therefore, you parents should check the fit of your children's shoes every 3-4 months. For POLOLO street shoes, we have always developed removable soles - as far as this was possible for the respective style. On the one hand, you can easily replace a sole (e.g. add a wool sole for the winter) and you can use it to measure the foot length and fit very well. If the imprint of the big toe is already dangerously far forward, then your child has already grown again and is due for the next shoe size. Our soles are all very flexible, especially our Barefoot collection.
POLOLO pursues the highest ecological standards
When producing our POLOLOs in Spain, we pay great attention to ecological, pollutant-free materials and workmanship throughout the entire production chain. We only use German natural leather that is vegetable tanned and certified, organic quality cotton (organic / kbA) and wool from controlled organic animal husbandry (organic / kbT). POLOLOs are allergy-friendly and therefore our leathers are naturally chrome-free.
