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.

Are Melissa shoes made by Vivienne Westwood?

The Vivienne Westwood x Melissa collection is a collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and Brazilian shoe manufacturer Melissa, which combines Westwood’s distinctive designs with the Brazilian manufactures environmental awareness. The new season collection is comprised of quirky glitter infused rubber heels and flats.

Who is the owner of Melissa shoes?

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.

Do Melissa shoes last?

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.

Why do jelly shoes smell?

Your feet will smell worse than they’ve ever smelled. Jelly shoes are made out of plastic which, you may have noticed, doesn’t exactly, um, breathe. Your feet, in turn, sweat and, then smell—bad. Yeah, that sits and pools in your shoes which, obviously, makes them incredibly slippery.

Why do Mini Melissa shoes smell good?

Mini Melissa shoes are high-quality and made from a fruit-scented PVC. That’s a true statement, they smell sweet! The flexible PVC that Melissa shoes are made of is called MELFLEX plastic. Thinking of plastic shoes may also make you think, eww, your feet would sweat so much in those!

Why do Vivienne Westwood shoes smell?

Vivienne Westwood collaborated with Melissa to produce a range of shoes in the typical Westwood style but with a Melissa twist. They are all made of the ju-ju plastic of course but there is a twist. All of the shoes have been infused with a bubblegum-candy fragrance. They literally smell like sweet childhood candy.

What are mini Melissa shoes?

Mini Melissa™ is a new line of shoes from Grendene™, manufacturing pioneers of design and development of high-end plastic footwear for more than 30 years. Mini Melissa is the little sister brand of Melissa™.

Are Melissa shoes waterproof?

Made of a unique patent rubber material – Melflex®, Melissa footwear is soft and fitted to different foot shapes. Other than that, Melissa jelly shoes are also water-resistant, which makes it well-resistant to stains. You can wipe off stains, simply by a wet towel.

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.

Do Melissa shoes hurt?

They have a sweet sent cast into the shoe, so they smell awesome. I usually wear a 7.5, Melissa shoes only come in whole sizes. I size up usually, but in these flats due to the shape I had to size down. They are snug without being uncomfortable, and are still easy to slip into and out of.

Are Melissa shoes good for rain?

Even when your feet get drenched on a rainy day, Melissa’s shoes still keep them comfortable. Other than that, Melissa jelly shoes are also water-resistant, which makes it well-resistant to stains. You can wipe off stains, simply by a wet towel.