Moleca
Calçados Beira Rio · Brazil
Moleca is a Brazilian women's footwear brand founded in 1986 and owned by Calçados Beira Rio. It is best known for comfortable ballet flats and also makes sneakers, sandals and boots.
| Founded | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Parent | Calçados Beira Rio |
| Headquarters | Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Best known for | Ballet flats |
| Website | moleca.com.br |
What is Moleca?
Moleca is a Brazilian women's footwear brand belonging to Calçados Beira Rio, one of the country's largest shoe groups, which was founded in 1975 in Igrejinha, Rio Grande do Sul. Moleca itself dates from 1986.
Products and positioning
The brand is best known for sapatilhas, ballet flats, and also offers:
- Casual shoes and sneakers
- Sandals and slides
- Boots
- Platform footwear and fashion flats
Moleca positions itself as accessible fashion footwear aimed mainly at women, with an emphasis on comfort and personality. Its styles range from classic and fashion flats to platform shoes and boots, combining seasonal trends with an everyday comfort promise at value prices.
Distribution
Moleca is sold widely through Brazilian footwear retailers and online marketplaces, and Beira Rio's export network gives it a presence in more than 100 countries.
Why it matters
Moleca shows how large Brazilian footwear groups use a portfolio of brands to cover different styles and price points, with Moleca focused on everyday comfort at accessible prices.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Moleca?
Moleca belongs to Calçados Beira Rio, a Brazilian footwear group founded in 1975 in Igrejinha.
What is Moleca known for?
Moleca is best known for comfortable women's ballet flats, alongside sneakers, sandals and boots.