Marc Shoes
Marc Shoes is a German footwear brand based in Hessisch Oldendorf in Lower Saxony. It makes fashionable shoes for men and women in the mid-price segment, sold mainly through specialist shoe retailers.
| Headquarters | Hessisch Oldendorf, Germany |
|---|---|
| Categories | Women's and men's shoes |
| Price segment | Mid-market |
| Acquired by | Berkemann (2011) |
| Website | marc-shoes.com |
What is Marc Shoes?
Marc Shoes is a German shoe company headquartered in Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower Saxony. The business looks back on a shoemaking tradition of around seven decades and has developed into an internationally active footwear brand.
History
For many years the company was led by Wilhelm Möhlmann. In 2011 Marc Shoes was taken over by Berkemann, the comfort footwear maker based in Zeulenroda, Thuringia. As part of the transaction, Berkemann managing director Thomas Bauerfeind joined the management of Marc Shoes, while Möhlmann stepped back for reasons of age and remained available in an advisory role.
Products and positioning
Marc Shoes designs fashionable footwear for both women and men, positioned in the mid-price segment. The range combines current styling with the wearability expected by its core customers.
Distribution
The brand is oriented towards the specialist shoe trade and is distributed internationally through independent retailers rather than relying primarily on its own store network.
Why it matters
Marc Shoes represents the long-established, wholesale-led German shoe industry, where family companies supply specialist retailers across Europe. Its integration with a comfort footwear specialist reflects the consolidation that has shaped the German mid-market shoe sector.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Marc Shoes from?
Marc Shoes is a German footwear company based in Hessisch Oldendorf, Lower Saxony.
Who owns Marc Shoes?
In 2011 Marc Shoes was acquired by the German comfort footwear maker Berkemann, based in Zeulenroda.