14 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
14 October 2026
AI in Fashion
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Footwear

Maypol

Spain

Maypol is a Spanish women's footwear brand founded by Manuel Polo more than thirty years ago. Its shoes are handcrafted in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain.

Facts
FounderManuel Polo
ProductionCaravaca de la Cruz, Spain
FocusWomen's leather footwear
Made inSpain
Websitemaypol.com
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
Footwear
Sales channels
WholesaleDepartment stores

What is Maypol?

Maypol is a women's footwear label from Spain, founded by Manuel Polo over thirty years ago. Every pair is handcrafted in Caravaca de la Cruz, in the Murcia region, where the brand's artisans combine traditional leatherworking with current trends.

Products and positioning

Maypol positions its shoes as versatile pieces for sophisticated women. The range includes leather boots and booties, sandals and espadrille styles. A typical example is its western-inspired bootie, made with a leather upper, insole and sole, a stacked leather heel and a side zip, designed to add personality to denim or dresses. The emphasis on full leather construction and Spanish manufacture places the brand in the accessible quality segment rather than fast fashion.

  • Handcrafted in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain
  • Leather boots, booties and sandals
  • Western and espadrille-inspired styles

Distribution

Beyond Spain, Maypol reaches international shoppers through retail partners; its shoes have been sold in the United States by the department store and lifestyle retailer Anthropologie.

Why it matters

Maypol is an example of the family-scale Spanish shoemakers that rely on regional craft skills and a made in Spain label to win shelf space with international retailers.

Frequently asked questions

Where are Maypol shoes made?

Maypol shoes are handcrafted in Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain.

Who founded Maypol?

Maypol was founded by Manuel Polo more than thirty years ago.

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