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Palola is a Singaporean artisanal shoemaking brand that was established in 2017 by co-founders Josh Leong, a bespoke shoemaker, and Jeremiah Ang, a leather craftsman. Both craftsmen shared a vision to mend the broken bond between wearer and shoemaker.
Over the years, Palola has expanded its footwear offerings to encompass several versatile designs. In addition to a wide array of off-the-rack footwear styles, Palola also offers its signature Made-To-Order (MTO) service, where one is able to customise a one-of-a-kind pair of footwear that is individually handcrafted to meet the unique specifications and preferences of the wearer.
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Palola footwear embodies the essence of timeless elegance, combining craftsmanship, classic design, and comfort.
Meet the Founder
Palola Co-founder, Josh Leong, graduated from Singapore Management University in 2011 and began his career in advertising, events, and tennis coaching before pursuing his passion for leathercraft. Starting with handcrafted leather accessories as a hobby, he eventually moved to Florence, Italy, in 2014 to train under master shoemakers.
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He completed bespoke shoemaking apprenticeships with master shoemaker Angelo Imperatrice, as well as at the prestigious bespoke shoemaking brand Stefano Bemer, under master shoemaker Kumiko Imata.
In 2017, Josh co-founded Palola with leather craftsman Jeremiah Ang, and continues to oversee the brand as the Managing Director and Head Shoemaker.
