Review and Giveaway: Polliwalks
December 5, 2008 by Caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. The winner is Donny . Congrats!*
My son will. not. take. off. his. Polliwalks. These adorable, animal-shaped shoes are as cute as they are fun! I am so bummed that I don’t have a picture of my son wearing them. My camera stopped working while we were away and I never had an opportunity to take a picture of him! Once I get it working I’ll be sure to show you how much fun he’s been having with his Polliwalks!
Who knew that a shoe could actually be a toy? When we opened the box and my son saw the flashing tail on his Firefly shoes, he exclaimed “Oh Wow!” (That’s his latest phrase for something he is very excited about). He then proceeded to march all around the house saying “Oh Wow!” He just loves them! When he isn’t wearing them, he’s playing with them. He particularly loves getting the tail on the Firefly shoes to light up.
Polliwalks was born out of a former toy designer’s idea that children’s shoes should be fun and offer toy-like features to make wearing shoes a playful experience. You’ve probably heard of children who do not like wearing shoes (fortunately my son is not in that group of children). Polliwalks are playful clogs that feature bright, vibrant colors and fun, familiar animals. The soles feature the footprint of the animal they represent (I love that!). The shoes are really well-made and very durable, which is important when you’re developing a product for children. I can only imagine how many of these my son is going to want to collect play with wear! My son has been walking for awhile now and while I feel he is pretty stable, I still seek out shoes that provide adequate support and stability. The soles are actually very supportive and not thin like most adult clogs. I know they’re comfortable because if they weren’t my son would take them off. Polliwalks are constructed of soft foam and have a built-in arch support and a deep heel cup for ultimate comfort, support, and stability. The instep is fitted to the foot without being too loose which prevents twisting of the foot inside the shoe. They’re also really easy to put on although my son hasn’t quite mastered that yet.
The current line features six different animals and two styles. We received a pair of Furry Puppy clogs which feature a soft textile lining to keep feet nice and toasty. I am really glad we received these because my son can wear them in the winter. Spring is still many months away but we had the privilege of checking out the brand new 2009 Firefly style. The tail lights up with a heel strike the little antennaes on the front of the shoe just add that finishing touch! You can purchase the Firefly and Fish Lips style at Dillards or on Zappos.com right now! Polliwalks retail for $35.00.
Win It! The company is offering to give one reader a pair of Polliwalks (unfortunately it must be one from their current line). Head on over to the site and take a look around. Come back here and leave me a comment telling me about the pair your child has to have. Comments will close on December 23, 2008 at 10 pm PST. The winner will be chosen on December 24, 2008. One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.
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Definitely the Orange Ducky.
I love the kitty shoes!- and my daughter would love to show these off!
Very whimsical! I would love a pair of the Firefly or Froggy Polliwalks for my nephew. I wish they had them in adult sizes!
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I love the red ladybugs.
I love the kitty ones!
My son would love the grey puppy shoes.
navy frog for my little boy!
the duck
The Navy Puppy ones are too cute!
I love the Kitty Furry Clog for my little girl. Thanks for contest!
My son would love the Grey Puppy shoes!
the fuschia kitty
Today I think the Purple Kitty is the purrrrrrfect Polliwalk.
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My daughter would just love the kitty ones in wither bubblegum or fushcia.
Definitely the furry puppy in grey
I would pick the Ladybug clogs in bubblegum size 4.
I would love the camo gators! So cute…
My nephew would love to have the camo gators!! Thank you!
My son loves the Puppy ones. He would like navy or Gray.
I’d love the Gator in Army size 9 for my son. Thanks.
Kitty, Lilac, size 5, for my wonderful granddaughter. THANKS
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i think thay are all so cool and any one will do me or will it? i mean i like the puppys and kittys but well i also like the new ones too thay even got a pair of pingwin boots too realy nice shoes
the favorite is the puppy in navy and gray.
Lime Gator in 13, for my daughter. We love gators–spend a lot of time down south!
We think our favorite is the kitty…maybe…well, at least for this second it is. Thank you for the giveaway!
I love the Gator in Navy size 13, cute
My favorite is the Lilac Frog
My daughter loves the lime frog in a sizes 9. THank you
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Lilac Kitty! So cute!
I love the Red ladybugs!
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I like that they are so easy to clean and you don’t have to worry about shoe laces. I like the cherry lady bug one.
I heart the navy Furry puppies and the firefly
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I would absolutely LOVE to win a pair for Sarah. I would choose the furry kitty in bubble gum in a size 9 for her.
They are too cute!
I like the lady bugs.
I have your button.
I’m following you on twitter.
fuchsia ladybug
I like the navy blue puppy the best for my son. Thanks!
I follow you on Twitter (andreashops)
The pink ladybugs are so cute!! My niece Ava loves these shoes, its the only ones that we can get her to keep on. Size 8 please.
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My 5 year old son loves the Gator Polliwalks in army. Thank you for the opportunity.
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I like the gator in army color for my son.
I am following you on twitter.
I put your button on my blog.
I think the grey puppy ones are so adorable! My son would love wearing them! Thanks for the chance to enter!
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The Puppy is blue would be cool
The Navy Gators would make daughter #1 happy!
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My little girl would LOVE the kitty shoes! Thanks for the giveaway!
My grandson would love the Gray Puppies.
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The Lime Gators are so so cute – smallest size they make for my little grandchild!
My grandson would love those Lime Green Gators or maybe the Frogs. If I win I’ll find out.
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My son would love the Army gator, thanks for the great giveaway!
Love, love, love the ‘Gator in Army!!! Perfect for my wildly adventurous ds!! : )))
Thanks so much for this fabulous give~away! : )))
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I think my little boy would like the Lime Frogs.
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Thank you.
My son would love the army gators! He loves everything alligators/crocodiles!
I have your button!
I love the navy puppy.
Count me in for the ladybugs!
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I would choose the Kitty or the fish lips both really cute and my daughter would love them. They would be the hit in her Pre-k classroom.
Definitely the green frogs! I love these little guys!
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I think my grand daughter would love the Lilac Frogs. She loves frogs and purple is her favorite color.
I think my nephew would love the Lime Gators.
I follow you on Twitter. ReinyDey
Love the Cherry Lady Bugs. Too cute!!! Thank you for such a cool giveaway.
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Thank you.
kitty in bubblegum pink size1
I’ve already entered, but forgot to say I follow you on Twitter. seeclouise
Thanks and good luck all!!!!
I love the ladybugs!
The Grey Puppy Furry Clogs, they are adorable.
I would love to have the camo gators
The bubblegum kitty furry clog would look darling on my daughter.
Those Lime Green Gators Please!!!!
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The green gators are just right for my grandson. Thank you and happy holidays.
I would like to win the lime frog ones for my nephew.
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My granddaughter would love the Cherry Lady Bugs.
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My grandson would flip over those lime gators. Thank you.
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My gran daughter would do cartwheels over the Lady Bugs.
I like the gray puppy.
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I adore the Puppy in gray – size 5, please, if I should win.
These are so cute!
grey puppy!! adorable
I think my niece would love the yellow duckies!!!
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I would love the Cherry Lady Bugs for my grand daughter.
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Thanks for such a great giveaway!!!!
I think my 4 year old nephew would love the Navy or the Lime Gators.
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I really think my granddaughter would love to have the pink kitty ones!
My daughter wants the lilac kitties
Fuchsia Lady Bugs, size 1 please.
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Lilac Kitty
I like the navy blue puppy the best for my son. Thanks for the chance to win.
My daughter would love the kitty shoes in pink
My son would love the lime gators! Thanks for the chance!
My toddler would love the furry puppies in the lilac color!
I love the gray puppy!
The Frog in Lime are a must have. Thanks!
These are so cute! My son would love the green Frogs! Thanks!
I have your button on my blog. Thanks1
My daughter likes the fuchsia kitty clogs! Thank you!
I don’t know if my little boy would like the orange ducks or the green frogs. If I win I’ll ask him. Good luck all. Happy Holidays.
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I love the kitty shoes!!
I love the little penguin boots but couldn’t find a link to read about them. I love the puppy ones – they have soft warm insides!
the little red ladybugs too cute!
I love the Orange ducks.
kitty shoes
This one is hard to decide. Lilac Frogs for my daughter or Orange Ducks for my son. Now wouldn’t that make a pair. Thanks for a cute giveaway.
I started following you on Twitter. lallage is my twitter name.
Croc in Camo are adorable!! That’s what I’d choose
I love the Fuchsia Ladybug Clogs. Thank you.
I like the duck for my granddaughter.
i love the fuscia puppy
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My daughters love the pink fish and fireflies!!
I love these shoes, they are sooo cute.
But my girl would like the lady bugs.
we would like the kitty in lilac color. thanks and happy holidays. miketra@sbcglobal.net
These are so adorable!! I love the fish lips and how they change color in the sun. My daughter would LOVE these!
The grey puppy
My daughter would love the fuchsia puppy Polliwalks.
The blue puppy!
He would love the camo gators. Thanks!
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If I won I would choose the Lime Frogs in size 6.
I like the gators size 1 in army.
The puppy in navy.
I’d love to give my daughter a pair of the frogs in lime.
We have to have the red ladybugs! Happy Holidays!
The duck shoes in lemon are very cute!
The fuscia ladybug would be great for my little one! Thanks!
I follow this blog!