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Mephisto Helen

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Customer Fit Survey:

79%"Felt true to size"

87%"Felt true to width"

64%"Excellent arch support"

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Sadly had to return these..no fault of the sandal...have owned many Mephisto's..but sadly my feet are changing with age and this style doesn't work for me anymore..
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This is my second pair, so no surprises. Great sandal. Wore the last pair out after wearing them daily for 3 years in our extended summer.
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Very pleased with this and its my second pair of this shoe style
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Most comfortable shoes I own and I wear them every day
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These shoes are unmatched in terms of fit and quality. I have been through 3 pairs in 10 years and only bought more to have another color. I have a higher arch and struggle with sandals typically. These are a nice, supportive shoe and worth every penny. I am a solid 8 in most shoes and took a 39 in these.
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Exactly what I wanted! Super comfy and great for all day wear!
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Love the Helen sandal. It’s my 4th pair. Since I live in Hawaii use this sandal year round.
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Replaced my old pair of Helens (which I wore for more than 12 years; were my every day around-the-house-and-then-some). Love, love, love the new ones. Told the kids they can bury me with my Helens on my feet...
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Love, Love ,Love these sandals! I need really good quality footwear and these sandals are not only beautiful but also extremely supportive and comfortable. They are pricey... I actually had to buy 2 pair because I wear a 6.5 and an 8 due to orthopedic surgeries....which was quite a splurge but I have absolutely no regrets. These beautiful sandals were worth the investment. As always great service from Zappos.
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I love the mephisto Helen sandals. I always replace them once I wear them through after about 5- 10 years. They seem to run a full size smaller on my feet.
I'd also recommend:
Camper
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I just can't seem to wear a 38 in thongs. I am a 7 1//2
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This is my 2nd pair of Mephisto Helen sandals. I have worn my blue pair almost daily all summer and wanted to add a 2nd color option. They take a little bit of wearing to break the stiffness, but well worth the long term comfort. I have very picky feet so happy to find brands that work and are of good quality.
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I have had two pairs of this shoe (one white and one blue) for a few years now, and I just bought it in black. It is very comfortable and gives me the support I need for my over pronation. The older pairs still look like new. And I think they are very pretty! I definitely recommend this!
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Beautiful and comfortable but cuts right across my bunion :( so have to return.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstock
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The fit & "comfort" were great. I thought this was going to be the shoe for me. However, when I wore them--just a very short time--the leather which seemed to be cut very sharply, rubbed a blister in no time. Sending back.
I'd also recommend:
SAS, Munro
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Fits Perfectly! Cradles my foot and increases stability in walking. My favorite shoe ever!
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I bought the light sand zambi color and was surprised it has a glitter or some kind of reflective flecks in it. I just wanted a basic color that would be neutral and blend with my skin. It's not very noticeable; I was just surprised. The sole is also made of a different material than my other Mephisto Helens and it's a little slippery, but I think that will improve with wear. I'm still keeping them but wanted to point out how they're different than some of the other Helen sandals.
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Mephisto has always been my favorite shoe. The Helen my favorite sandle. The only problem I have is this year there were not as many colors. I got my navy nubuck but there was no grey or beige. Maybe next time.
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The sandal is gorgeous. I normally wear Birkenstock but these seem more feminine and the footbed is extremely comfortable. I highly recommend them
I'd also recommend:
birkenstock, Merrill
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These are a perfect fit. More recently I have purchased mostly Dansko sandals for summertime. I was close to get some Mephisto sandals last year but they were no longer in my size and favorite color. These sandals are perfect not only from the fit but also because these are neutral and go with everything.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstock, Dansko
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These are very cute; however the strap hits my bunion in the wrong spot and will have to return.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko
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Navy nubuck. Perfect in every way. Style, fit and comfort. Wish I could find a pure red nubuck.
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This is hardly my first pair of "Helen" and I have never been disappointed. I wear them everywhere and they always provide comfort and style. Just received a pair in the color "Grey Etna" to wear on a trip to France and will bring them along with a pair in a different color. This review relates to the color only since I only have good things to say about my friend "Helen". I bought the sandals in "Grey Etna" because I thought it would be a good alternative to black. I was not wrong it that assessment except for one detail...thought this color would have been a bit darker and just a bit less shiny/metallic. It was in no way a deal breaker for me and does actually look very nice against black pants and I do very much like the dark buckle-had the buckle been silver( which I generally always prefer) I would seriously have considered sending them back.. Just posting my review in case others are considering this color and thinking it may be darker and a bit more matte.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell, Birkenstock, Munro, Eileen Fisher
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I love these sandals and own 3 pairs in different colors. For Americans who don’t typically convert to European sizes, I think the Zappos chart is incorrect. I’m a 40-41 in Euro sizing and almost always a women’s 9.5 in US, sometimes a 10 in an athletic shoe or boot where I want a bit more room for a thicker sock. The perfectly fitting 41 in Mephisto is listed as comparable to a US 11. I’ve never worn a US shoe that large.
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I have wanted these shoes for about 10 years and for some reason had not gotten them. I am recovering from a broken ankle and have significant swelling but just needed to buy new shoes, since I’m a shoe junkie. I bought a size up as suggested, also taking into account the size difference in my feet. The sandals fit well and I can adjust the strap to fit both feet. The arch and contouring feel good on both feet as well.
I'd also recommend:
Munro, Dansko
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