Customer Reviews Mephisto Helen

I have this same shoe in black and love it. This sizing must have changed, it is very uncomfortable.

I love these shoes but when I purchased them in my size I could not even get my foot into them. I have a fairly wide foot. I have recently seen that when purchasing, they need to be one size larger -- but would that help if the shoe didn't fit in width? I live in a city that is 2 hours from everywhere and no one in Lubbock carries these shoes. Because of my last experience I wish I could try them on before purchasing them again. I have always worn Birkenstocks but would like something more stylish looking, why are wide feet always discriminated against?

I wanted to have these fit so badly. I am a 39 but ordered both a 39 and a 40 and I must be in between. The toe loop rubs awfully across my big toe joint. Basically they are just too narrow. I wanted to order the plus but I read reviews that said the big toe loop was even tighter on the wider shoe model. The foot bed itself feels dreamy. The footbed is amazing while the straps blow. They look a bit clunky too.

I am disappointed about this purchase. Size 7.5 is my size; as suggested I ordered size 8 which was too large. I still kept them. Wore these sandals for 3 days and been too narrow, cause me a damage on foot. Disposed them, not able to use them.

WARNING: Changed buckles that break! Just got a pair to replace 8-yr old Helens I've worn (and loved) to death. The buckle BROKE OFF the 1st time I put the shoes on & was re-buckling the 1st strap on my right foot. My old buckle was metal. Never failed. New buckle = CHEAP PLASTIC. I'm crushed. BEWARE. P.S. I'm a wimpy couch-potato 125lb gal who doesn't lift weights...

Width - I bought these sandals and had to return them. I have a medium width foot and they were very narrow. Cute, Cute shoe--wish they ran a normal width.

Super sensitive skin - I got a pair of Black Helens yesterday; walked two miles. They were so comfy and I loved them until I developed a SEVERE case of hives on the upper part of both feet. I have very sensitive skin, and SOMETHING in these leather uppers must have irritated my skin. Sadly, I must return my shoes today, but wanted to warn other people with sensitive skin that there is a possibility these shoes will irritate you to the point of hives, too! :(