Moonstar
Japan
Moonstar (MoonStar Company) is a Japanese footwear maker whose official website dates the company to 1873. It sells sneakers, walking and work shoes for men, women and children, and also carries third-party licensed or distributed names. Ownership and headquarters were not stated in the source consulted.
| Founded | 1873 (per official website) |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Operator | MoonStar Company |
| Segment | Footwear |
| Own lines | Fine Vulcanized, 810s, In Use, carrot, SPxx |
| Website | moonstar.co.jp |
What is Moonstar?
Moonstar is a Japanese footwear company, written in Japanese as ムーンスター and operating under the name MoonStar Company. Its official website gives 1873 as the founding year, which makes it one of the older shoe businesses in Japan.
Products and positioning
Moonstar offers footwear for men, women and children. The product categories shown on its site include:
- Sneakers and walking shoes
- Sports shoes
- Business and casual shoes
- Boots, sandals, and winter and work shoes
- Shoe care items such as insoles, deodorisers, brushes and creams
Featured own lines include Fine Vulcanized, 810s, In Use, carrot and SPxx. The site also lists other names, among them Hi-Tec, Converse and New Balance, but the page does not explain whether these are licensed, distributed or otherwise related to the company, so no relationship is asserted here.
Business model and distribution
The company runs a brand website with product and shoe-care sections. Its wholesale arrangements, store network and export business were not described in the source used for this profile.
What is not verified
Headquarters, founder and ownership are left blank because the official page does not state them.
Why it matters
Moonstar is an example of a long-established Japanese footwear manufacturer that combines its own sneaker lines with a broad everyday range and care products. It is relevant context for readers following Japan's domestic footwear industry.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Moonstar from?
Moonstar is a Japanese footwear company. Its official website dates it to 1873.
What does Moonstar sell?
Moonstar sells sneakers, walking shoes, sports shoes, business and casual shoes, boots, sandals and work shoes, plus shoe care products.