Hello everyone,
I'm Franziska – founder of POLOLO. When I was looking for skin-friendly and comfortable children's shoes for my young son in 2001, I was disappointed: I wanted shoes that fit well, were free of harmful substances, were produced under fair conditions, and still looked really nice. But I couldn't find any of those; so in 2003, we simply started making such shoes ourselves – and that's how POLOLO was born.
It all started very small – with an initial collection made of vegetable-tanned leather and a stand at the Christmas market in Berlin-Zehlendorf. Today, over 20 years later, POLOLO has grown: We are a dedicated team of shoe developers, shoemakers, and producers, and we develop ecological shoes with passion – not only for children, but since 2025 also for adults.
What has remained the same: our commitment. We use carefully selected, sustainable materials such as vegetable-tanned leather, organic wool, organic cotton, recycled fabrics, or vegan alternatives like cactus leather. Production takes place in Europe – under fair conditions and with a high degree of handcrafting.
By the way, "POLOLO" is Chilean and means "steadfast friend." That's exactly what our shoes are meant to be – loyal companions on journeys both short and long. Whether for first steps, wild adventures, or conscious everyday life: Our shoes adapt to you – comfortable, healthy, and sustainable.
Kind regards
Franziska & the POLOLO team
