Alohas
Established · $200-$400 · Barcelona, Spain
Shoes made on demand in Spain and Portugal, a pre-order model that makes only what sells.
Think: On-demand sustainable production, trendy silhouettes.
The buy: the stretchy ballet flat
What to buy
the stretchy ballet flat
Categories
Occasions
Why Alohas is worth it
Alohas makes easy, retro-leaning leather sneakers and ballet flats on demand, so production follows what people actually order.
New styles launch as small pre-order drops, and the factories make what the orders call for, which keeps unsold stock and waste down. Most pairs are leather or suede, made largely in Spain and Portugal, in shapes that are simple to wear: low sneakers, soft stretchy flats, square-toe boots and loafers. Waiting a few weeks for a pair is part of the deal.
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The sale pattern
From 16 months of sale tracking.
Their last sale was 1 week ago and they run one about every 7 weeks, so this is the quiet stretch.
- Runs a sale
- about every 2 months
- Last sale
- 7 days ago
- Typical markdown
- 30% off
- Deepest we’ve seen
- 30% off
About Alohas
Alejandro Porras founded Alohas, a Barcelona footwear label, in 2016 on a simple reversal of the usual model: let customers' orders decide how much gets made.
It became known for retro-leaning leather sneakers and soft ballet flats, released in small drops at a slower rhythm than the usual fashion calendar.
- Founded
- 2016
- Founded by
- Alejandro Porras
- Based in
- Barcelona, Spain
- Made in
- Mostly Spain and Portugal, some styles in Cambodia and China
- Made of
- Mostly leather and suede, plus mesh, nylon and vegan leather
- Shipping
- Ships to the US from its warehouse in Spain, with no customs duties charged on delivery; free shipping depends on the season and the cart. Pre-order styles ship about eight weeks after launch..
- Where to buy
- Alohas's own site · Our Alohas picks
What shoppers say
From reviews and try-on videos, in our words.
- Pre-orders
New styles sell as pre-orders at a launch discount and take around two months to arrive. Reviews often mention waits longer than the estimate, so order early if you need a pair by a set date.
- Fit
Most styles run EU 35 to 42. The brand suggests measuring both feet and adding half a centimetre for a looser fit; most reviewers take their usual size, though some loafers feel tight over the arch.
- Shipping
US orders ship from Spain, and the brand says no customs duties are charged on delivery. Whether shipping is free depends on the season and what's in your cart.
- Returns
US buyers get 30 days from delivery and a prepaid return label, including on pre-orders and discounted pairs. Exchanges and store credit are free; a cash refund has 11.95€ taken off.
- Reviews
Reviews are split. Plenty praise the comfort and design, while the complaints center on late pre-orders and, in a few cases, seams or soles wearing early.
What Alohas is made of
- Natural
- 88%
- Plant-based
- 0%
- Synthetic
- 12%
Works most in: leather
From the material listed on 208 pieces · 100% of the range lists it · Checked October 2026
How we'd wear Alohas
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Alohas, answered
- What is Alohas?
- Alohas is a Barcelona footwear brand making leather sneakers, ballet flats, boots and sandals on demand, released in small pre-order drops.
- Is Alohas a good brand?
- Yes. We like it for wearable, retro-leaning leather shoes made mostly in Spain and Portugal, on a made-to-order model that keeps waste down, with free exchanges within 30 days.
- Who founded Alohas?
- Alejandro Porras founded Alohas, which dates itself to 2016.
- Where is Alohas from?
- Alohas is based in Barcelona, Spain.
- Where are Alohas shoes made?
- Mostly in Spain and Portugal, with some ballet flats and sneakers made in Cambodia or China.
- Does Alohas run true to size?
- Mostly. Measure both feet and add half a centimetre if you like a looser fit; some loafers run tight over the arch.
- Does Alohas ship to the US?
- Yes, from Spain, and the brand says no customs duties are charged on delivery. Pre-order styles take around two months to arrive.
- Where can I buy Alohas?
- On the brand's own site, or through our Alohas picks.
- When does Alohas go on sale?
- Across the 11 sales we have tracked, Alohas has run one about every 2 months. The last one was about 1 week ago.
- How much does Alohas discount?
- Their sales consistently reach about 30% off.
- What is Alohas made of?
- Across the 208 pieces we could read in October 2026, the material is about 88% natural and 12% synthetic. The most common materials are leather.
- Which brands are like Alohas?
- If you like Alohas, look at Freda Salvador, Poeve, Anonymous Copenhagen and Zou Xou.