Born in 1973 in the Vendée region, Pom d'Api traces its roots back to an artisan shoemaking workshop founded in 1870 by Jean-Baptiste Rautureau. Carried forward by his great-grandsons Yvon and Guy, the brand quickly established itself as a benchmark in French children's footwear, winning the Oscar for Creativity in Milan as early as 1976. For over 50 years, it has crafted shoes combining premium materials such as full-grain leather, nubuck, velvet and original designs, from first steps to junior sizes, in a design studio that keeps alive a craft passed down through generations.