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Converse All Star® Deluxe Mary Jane Ox

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 5
  • Total Losses: 5
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #20021
  • Get ready to put on a blend of two of the most beloved shoes styles of our lifetime:the classic chuck Taylor® shoe and a traditional Mary Jane silhouette.
  • With leather construction, imaginative logo details and subtle styling cues, this is a fun, funky update that only Converse could pull off.
  • Durable rubber outsole.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 61 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2006-08-09 07:04:50
Reviewer: Anonymous from Alamogordo, NM
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
A deluxe shoe indeed - This shoe has a padded insole that is so much more comfortable than the original Converse. The leather is soft, so they take no time to break in.
Posted: 2006-08-27 12:34:34
Reviewer: Toni P from Anaheim, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Mary Jane Ox - These fit great, are more comfortable than regular Chuck's and are super stylish. I had a lot of people stop me to ask about them.
Posted: 2006-08-28 12:47:58
Reviewer: Jessimuhka from San Diego, California
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Great shoes - These shoes have much better arch support than the original All Stars. I'm getting a little bit of rubbing on the back heel, but I think they'll break in just fine. The leather is nice and soft and I've already gotten a bunch of compliments on them.
Posted: 2006-09-25 12:54:52
Reviewer: Anonymous from San Diego, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
So much comfort for so little... These shoes are so comfortable...they are cute with so many different outfits...
Posted: 2006-10-24 08:45:29
Reviewer: Tammy from San Marcos, Texas
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Love these! I normally wear arch support shoes, so these were a stretch. They don't have my normal support, but the comfort and cushion is really high. Nicely surprised and really enjoy the funky metro cuteness.
Posted: 2006-10-25 07:08:20
Reviewer: Jessica B from New York City
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (3 Stars)
Super cute - I recently purchased these shoes and found them to be the perfect option to transition from summer to fall. My one issue is that the top buckles a little near my toe. I'm not sure if that is the shoe or my foot, so I wear them anyway.
Posted: 2006-11-10 05:57:31
Reviewer: Anonymous from New Jersey
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The most comfortable shoes in the world! I purchased these shoes for my 16 year old daughter. I lucked out and she LOVES them!! Some of her friends think they are funny looking, but she doesn't care. They are comfortable and very "emo".
Posted: 2006-11-10 07:07:42
Reviewer: Debra from Maryland
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfortable and stylish! I've always been a Converse girl, and I just had to have these shoes when I saw them. They are so cute and so comfortable. I didn't even know that it was leather until I received them and that was a big bonus. You can't go wrong with these if you love Converse!
Posted: 2006-11-16 14:12:47
Reviewer: Anonymous from Vancouver, WA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Currently my favorite shoes - I saw these shoes at Fred Meyer and HAD to try them on. I have always been a fan of traditional Converse, which I have thought to be fairly comfortable shoes, but these mary janes far surpass the originals in comfort! They have great arch support; I wear them every day. Great shoes!
Posted: 2006-11-23 06:39:41
Reviewer: Anonymous from New Orleans
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Comfy, light, and easy - These are really cute, and it only took a day or two to break them in without socks. They're really light, but have just enough padding in the inner sole to be comfy. Better constructed than the newer Chucks.

Mephisto Helen

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 515
  • Total Losses: 554
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #128
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Mephisto recommends ordering up a full size for this style since it runs small (for example, if you are a size 6, you may want to choose a size 7).
  • 'Helen' is a perennial favorite. What color is missing from your collection?
  • Leather or Nubuck uppers are made with the finest materials for ultimate breathability and durability.
  • Adjustable buckle for a personalized fit.
  • Cork footbed lined with leather that softens over time for proper heel, arch, and foot support when walking.
  • Rubber mid-sole forms to the foot for a customized fit.
  • Heel Height: 1 in
  • Weight: 8 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 36 (US Women's 6). Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 914 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2002-12-20 07:31:50
Reviewer: Susan from Roscoe, Illinois
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The best sandals ever! These are the best sandals I have ever owned. The year I bought them I wore them every day from mid-May through Mid-November. Usually I take my shoes off the minute I get home, but I would find myself wearing my Mephistos 'til I went to bed. They are stylish and comfortable. What more could you want?
Posted: 2002-12-22 20:27:54
Reviewer: Anonymous from Milwaukee, WI
Overall: (1 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
don't end up at the foot dr! Stay away from this sandal if you have a narrow foot.! They're great looking but a real problem for someone with a less than wide foot. I wore this sandal almost daily last summer and I ended up with some serious foot problems. I acutally visited a podiatrist for the first time in my life! I suggest the Elka for someone with a less than narrow foot. Not as stylish but definately comfortable.
Posted: 2003-01-31 19:46:10
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
My favorite sandals! I have bought a pair of these every spring for the last several years. From the first day I wore them, I found them the most comfortable sandals I have ever owned.
Posted: 2003-02-08 14:31:31
Reviewer: Anonymous from East Coast
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
BB's review. Most comfortable, versitile, best looking, softest suede, best fitting sandals I've ever wore.
Posted: 2003-04-03 05:54:11
Reviewer: Cathie from South Florida
Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (3 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Cathie - I have very long toes and thought that the ridge would pose a problem. Not so. The only problem I have with the Helen is that the buckle and subsequent strap has brused the top of my right foot. There does not seem to be enough "give" in the sole to prevent this. Other than that, the arch support is phenominal, which is the main reason I bought a Mephisto shoe. I give you 5 stars for arch support. Love the style - it's casual and also somewhat dressy.
Posted: 2003-04-23 10:01:56
Reviewer: Sherry from Los Angeles, Ca
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Simply the best sandal ever! I have worn the 'Helen' for years. Comfortable, durable and beautifully styled.
Posted: 2003-04-26 10:14:44
Reviewer: Anonymous from Minnesota
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Better than Berks - I own about 8 pairs of Berks and now 3 pairs of Mephisto's. I doubt I'll ever go back to Berks. This shoe -"Helen" is great, comfortable, and I love the arch support.
Posted: 2003-05-14 15:46:12
Reviewer: Nyzilla from Washington, DC
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Sleek, stylish comfort -better than Birkis! I *adore* these sandals. I bought my pair almost four years ago when I was looking for a sandal that would be comfortable enough for all the walking I do, but designed with a bit more flair than the stereotypical clunky, strappy Birkenstocks. The black patent Helens were calling to me...and I haven't regretted the purchase. Super-comfortable, great arch support, and the style and color dress up and down, looking just as great with shorts and t-shirts as they do with floaty summer dresses. I'm still happily wearing them years later, and the uppers still look great and the soles are in surprisingly good shape for all the walking they've done. Even a teething pit bull puppy chewing through one of the straps couldn't keep them down -- the nice folks at the shoe repair shop stitched the chewed ends back together, almost as good as new. These aren't cheap, but with a little care, you'll be able to get years of comfortable, good-looking service out of them...just don't leave them out around teething pups! ;)
Posted: 2003-05-15 12:07:32
Reviewer: Sandy S from Omaha NE
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The best - This is the best sandal I've ever owned. It has a footbed that is second to none. The best part, is that it's great for falling arches, but it looks stylish. Lots of colors, too!
Posted: 2003-05-30 06:25:58
Reviewer: Denice L from Salem, Oregon
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Don't Leave Home without These shoes! I purchased my first pair of Helen in 97 and just bought another pair. They are the best sandals. I also own a pair of Birks and hardly wear them now, these are much better and much more comfortable. When I want a comfortable pair of shoes, these are the ones I pack, these shoes have been with me in South America, Europe, Asia and back home again, as I said "Never leave home without them!"

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