Customer Reviews Mephisto Helen

I love these shoes! I have knee & back problems & needed a more supportive shoe than flip flops. These have been great, very comfortable & very supportive.

Mephisto Helen are the best sandals ever! Wish they made a closed shoe with same footbed. Zappos is a great company to do business with.

I have worn many pairs of the Helen sandal and was pleased to be able to get them in this neutral color for summer. Last year I wore the green one. This is the footbed for maximum comfort and arch support. I love these sandals and except for dressing to go out to dinner, they are on my feet all the time. Love Zappos for their selection and lightning fast delivery!

Now I know what all the praise is about for the Helen. This is the best walking sandal I've ever put on my feet. Fantastic service from Zappos and a shoe I will enjoy for a long, long time. They were comfortable right out of the box and I just didn't want to take them off. I took everyone's advise about ordering a size up and they're perfect. Thanks Zappos!

I love my Mephisto Helen sandals. They are such a good color and blend with so many things that I wear. Very comfortable and eye catching. I only wish they were made in a nice pink color.

I love the sandals! I still wear my first pair, which was purchased over 10 years ago! This is my third pair and they are so comfortable. There are so many colors to choose from. I am sure I will buy another color of this sandal in the future. Great arch support!

As hundreds of others attest, I too found the Helen by Mephisto to be a superior shoe. My podiatrist said shoes should not have to be broken in and I agree. I ordered 5 different brands from Zappos and this shoe is the winner...no contest! I was looking for a high arch support and deep heel cup...perfection found in the Helen. Instantly no more heel pain! I chose the next size up as suggested. I am now trying to select my second pair of Mephistos!

Your service is exceptional! This is my second pair of Mephisto's. I love them, the fit and comfort are great. I ordered them in the evening and received them the next afternoon. Thanks to Zappos upgrading my shipping.

What a dream pair of shoes. Comfortable right out of the box. I fractured my heel some months ago, just now able to hobble about, but finding a suitable shoe was a challenge. My Ortho suggested these. Dedspite being a sandal and they have awesome arch support, amazing lateral support, and a wonderfully welcome cushioned heel. Like walking on air (almost). Worth every penny. Great quality. As for size, I usually wear a 9 1/2 and the size 41 fit like custom made. Very happy camper here!

I read almost all of the 600 + reviews before purchasing this shoe. Now I have to add that these are great shoes! Having just had foot surgery for plantar fasciitis and a bone spur, these are one of the few shoes I can actually walk in. I would order a size larger as it states in the description. First time around I didn't do that, but Zappos exchanged them for me in record time. Great company! Great shoe!

Love these sandals. I waited and waited to purchase until my feet screamed out for proper support. These are true to size and very good on my feet; I've already bought a second pair in a different color just in case Mephisto stops making them!

These are the most comfortable shoes ever! I wear them every day, I also have black patent leather. I am going to order another pair in blue or red. I wish there were more dressy sandals with the same foot bed.

Great shoe! Cute and comfy! Runs a little small in my opinion but not so much that I want a larger size.

I really love these sandals. They have been comfortable to wear from day one. I love the style and comfort. I bought the black patent and have been so pleased with them. I have received many compliments!!

Love these Helen Mephisto sandals. Wore them out of the box all over Hawaii no break in period. I have a high arch perfect for me. This is my 3rd pair of this style.

This is my third pair of Mephisto Helens. I just love them and have been wearing them for four years. They have a wonderful arch support that allows you to wear them all day long without aching feet. I highly recommend them.

I was searching for a comfortable and cute (but not crunchy or geriatric looking) pair of sandals and found the Mephisto Helen in black patent. Perfect! The patent leather took a bit of breaking in, but once they were, I was in love. The arch support is just right, and they look great with jeans and cropped pants, as well as with linen trousers. They do run a bit small, I'm usually a 39, but needed a 40 with these. They're sleek and fun, a great choice, really!

I had a pair of these in Nubuck a few years back and they were the most comfortable sandals I had ever had. I tried a pair of leather ones from a local store and they were too stiff which ended up leaving blisters on my feet. I ordered these in hopes they would be as soft as the Nubuck ones were and they are. These are so comfortable and the metallic color is great. From the minute I put them on they fit perfectly and there was no breaking in that needed to be done. I highly recommend this style and this color/material. I have been holding out on getting them due to the price but am currently nearing the end of pregnancy and had to get something comfortable that I could slip on. These were the only sensible choice and the buckle means if I do have some swelling in my feet I can adjust them to fit instead of buying a temporary sandal. The best part is I know I will have them for quite a while and enjoy wearing them every time I put them on.

It's no wonder Mephisto Helen sandals are so popular. They are both beautiful and comfortable. I had almost given up on finding a pretty summer sandal which would be as supportive of my high arches as my custom orthotics. Even Birkenstocks don't support like these do, unless I spend an additional fee to have them re-made with high arch footbeds. Mephistos "as-is" are inexpensive by comparison! Plus, these are elegant and graceful-looking, unlike Birks. I'm so glad to have found these! Try them--you won’t be disappointed!

Love the sandals. No breaking in period and a great fit. I've had lots of compliments on the color that I have. Will buy these again and with the selection of colors it will be soon.

I broke in my first pair of Helens on a trip to Europe three summers ago. The support had finally worn out and I ordered a replacement pair. I disagree with the reviews about how the quality\/make of this shoe has deteriorated; unless my original pair from 3 years ago was part of the batch they\'re talking about, I can\'t see where anything has changed. The footbed of these shoes conforms to your foot and the arch support is excellent for a sandal. They are a little earthy, but not in a bad way, and not frumpy like many comfort styles out there. They are my go-to shoe for everyday activities.

The word needs to get out to keep buying these shoes because they are fantastic in so many ways. Excellent arch support and the most comfortable pair of sandals I've ever purchased, not to mention attractive looking as well. I'm a shoe fanatic, like a lot of women and these sandal's are by far the best I've ever purchased in my many years of life. I can't stop wearing them. I adore these shoes. Simply the best!

I wanted to love these so kept them, even though I should have returned them. The foot bed is really comfortable - a little softer than my Birkenstock sandals. Unfortunately, they’re just not quite long enough. I wear a women’s 11-12 depending on the shoe, so bought these in 43 which is the largest available size, and my feet tend to push forward and off the front edge. They seem a full size smaller than my Birkenstock size 43 sandals. I’m taking a point off style since they offer very limited and rather ugly colors in size 43.

I had to get a full size larger in these sandals, but they are very comfortable. The color is a perfect neutral. I get tons of compliments when I wear them.