Melissa Flox M

November 03, 2020

Melissa, the Brazilian footwear and accessories brand from the Grendene group, launches a sandal made from 100% recycled material. With the brand already producing garments that are made with 30% recycled materials, this sandal made from 100% recycled material is a first for the company.

The Flox M Edition is constructed from shoes that were previously discarded by consumers. This new product also bolsters the three main pillars of sustainability within the brand: welcoming shoes, education on sustainability and diversity. In October of last year, more than 300 Melissa stores were stripped of their merchandise. This turn of events helped to create the “drop-off point” idea for customers, which helped them dispose of Melissa shoes that were unable to be used, reused, or exchanged.

This gender-neutral sandal is available in an exclusive colorway and has limited availability. They’re now available on shopmelissa.com.

Text by Jacorey Moon
Photos Courtesy of Courtney Trop

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