What is so special about Melissa shoes?
Melissa shoes are made from a unique, patented plastic material called MELFLEX™, a form of PVC that provides improved elasticity, impermeability and resistance. It is hypoallergenic, odourless and 100% recyclable. Melissa plastic shoes are environmentally friendly as they can be easily disassembled and recycled.
Is Melissa a luxury brand?
The brand is a pop luxury Brazilian footwear brand that knows how to use plastic the right way! Melissa shoes are made entirely out of plastic.
Is there a fake Melissa shoes?
Due to Melissa’s popularity, fakes are easily available everywhere and their quality is vastly inferior. One way to identify if the shoes are authentically Melissa’s is by the sweet bubblegum scent. We recommend buying only from authorised retail outlets to guarantee authenticity.
What year did Melissa shoes come out?
The first is when Melissa was born in 1979, that was when the Melissa boom in Brazil occurred, flooding Brazil with our shoes and brand. In the 2000s after 20 years of being a brand in Brazil, the brand needed a little repositioning.
Do Melissa shoes make your feet sweat?
These shoes were comfortable and I got so many compliments. If you wear them without socks, you get sweaty feet, but no worse than normal shoes without socks.
Are Melissa shoes durable?
Melissa shoes can last a really long time depending on how well they are cared for and how often they are worn. We suggest cleaning them with a damp cloth and some mild soap. As with most types of shoes, they should never be placed under the sun for long periods of time to avoid discolouration.
Who owns Melissa?
Grendene SA
The Melissa brand is owned by Grendene SA, a public listed company headquartered in Brazil. Grendene is one of the world’s largest shoe producers and was founded by the Grendene Bartelle brothers in 1971.
Where are Melissa shoes?
Brazil
Grendene strives to ensure the very best working conditions for all of its employees, and Melissa shoes are all made in Brazil. Over 50 million pairs of Melissa shoes have been manufactured in the last 25 years and made their way to 80 different countries around the world.
How do I shine Melissa shoes?
Cleaning with soap and water You can also use a light soap and water to clean your Melissa shoes, but the soap must be gentle and free of strong chemicals or alcohol that could damage the shoe. Use a cloth to clean the shoes in the same way as you would with the wipe, and dry with a tissue before air drying.
Where is Melissa shoes based?
Melissa is a shoe company based in Brazil that creates extraordinary plastic shoes. Over the past 36 years they have collaborated with Vivienne Westwood, Zaha Hadid, Karl Lagerfield and many others.
Can I wash my Melissa shoes?
Are Melissa shoes good for feet?
Many Melissa customers and fans alike have told us that our shoes are really comfortable. If you don’t believe us, come on down to one of our stores and try them on yourself! Since Melissa shoes are made of plastic, they do not really stretch. Hence, it is important that you find a pair that fits your feet perfectly.
