Customer Reviews Mephisto Helen

Love these sandals!! Bought a pair in black and brown I loved them so much. Felt true to size. Took me a little while to break them in - stiff around the toes but they feel great now!!

The sandals are my favorite and as soon as the weather breaks, I have them on all day. I wear them everywhere, and with all my outfits. The fit, comfort, and arch support are wonderful.

Run true to size for me -I'm an American 8. Had to try a few pair as the uppers differed and took me a few to find the perfect strap comfort around my big toe. My almost most favorite shoe! I wear these nearly everyday from May through October! They are very casual so when I want something a bit more feminine but casual/comfortable I go with the Mephisto Babata style thong. Love these too! I have widish B width feet and bunions yet this footbed is plenty wide enough for me.This shoe manages to give me excellent arch support, heel stability and enough cushion so that I can stand on them for hours and hours. My feet stay cool and dry in even the hottest weather. I haven't tried walking long distances in these, for that I use Chacos with a back strap. (I also have backless Chacos for flat surface, wet adventures). Chacos soles are nearly as supportive as Mephistos for me - but only for outdoor physical stuff since I prefer the natural fiber feel of Mephistos for all around wear. Mephisto GETS how to make shoes that support even the most sensitive skeletons! Great boots, too! - My back, knees, ankles, and feet are in much better shape wearing these. Worth every penny, they wear for years and years and you can have them resoled! I love all my Mephistos - but my "Helen" sandals are the most often worn.

Love this shoe!! I first stumbled upon the Mephisto brand when seeking a sandal that was not manufactured in China. Never having heard of this brand I was a little wary at first but, as the footbed is similar to a Birk, I thought I'd give them a try. Glad I did! Well made, comfortable and worth the money. Two thumbs up!

This sandal is wonderful - I'm on my second pair. My first pair lasted for several years, even with lots of wear at a job where I was on my feet for several hours a day. I've sold shoes (including this brand) for five years, and I do not think they run small. I think they run a little long, if anything. They're just not a very wide sandal, and there is a ridge along the edges of the footbed. So, if you have been trying to squeeze into a sandal size that is really too small for you, these may not work or you may have to go a size up. I'm a true 7.5, and the 37 fits perfectly in these, but my feet are on the narrow side.

I LOVE MEPHISTOS. I used to be a diehard Birkenstock fan, and a lady at a locally owned store convinced me to try the Mephistos. I have loved them (and worn them most days) ever since. Very little break-in time. I bought my second pair from Zappos. Longer sole life than Birkenstocks, and I am a heel-dragger! Mephistos mold to your feet over time and feel just as awesome when they are a few years old as they did right out of the box.

\r\nSince I bought my first pair about 8 years ago, these are the only shoes I wear for six month of the year. They look beautiful and are super comfortable - and they are very durable. I got my first pair for half price, otherwise I don\'t know if I would have tried them. But once I did I was hooked. These are one of the few things in my life that I don\'t mind paying full price for. They are absolutely worth it. \r\n\r\nI would be careful of the suggestion to order a size larger than your normal shoe size. Last year was the first time I had ordered them on line and I could not remember what size I had worn in the past - I usually get them at a shoe store where I try them on, and the size had had worn off of my most recent pair. I ordered a size larger and spent a wretched couple of months last summer feeling like I just couldn't break the new pair in. It dawned on me slowly that I might have ordered the wrong size. I just ordered my usual shoe size, and to my delight they fit perfectly - no breaking in required. In the meantime I have a barely worn pair a size too big - a very expensive mistake! I guess the lesson is that they should feel exactly right, right out of the box. If not, send them back and try a different size. Zappos generously pays postage both ways, and although their website says delivery will take several days, I have never had it take more than 2.

I have these slide sandals in black patent and they truly are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I usually take size 7, but was told to buy size 8 and the 8 fits very, very well. The soles mold to your feet after a few weeks of wearing. I truly cannot say enough about this particular Mephisto. The price is well worth paying, for the comfort you will receive from these shoes. I am now going to buy the red patent shoes and may buy a pair in brown also. These were the first Mephisto shoes I ever bought and I love them. For a comfortable and light weight slide, this is the one to purchase.

This shoe is so cute and so comfortable. I ordered it in the yellow and decided to order the orange, too. I’ve only worn them around the house so far as we are still dealing with the flood. I know some have suggested ordering them a size larger, but I ordered the size I normally wear and they fit perfectly. Zappos is the greatest.

The Mephisto Helen is the most comfortable sandal I have ever owned. Excellent arch support, worth every penny!

The best sandals ever and even better service from Zappos! I ordered my sandals yesterday evening and they are already here when I am done with my breakfast! This is my third pair of Helen, this time in gold etna. They are not too bright and shiny as I was afraid they might be but very pleasant shade between gold and bronze. They feel too tight at first (my feet are a little swollen today) but are exactly the same size as my other pairs so I hope they'll break in a bit. I am ordering next size up (37) to try just to make sure I get the right size. With easy no-hassle return process this is probably the best shopping experience I had online.