Customer Reviews Mephisto Hannel

Marvelous sandal! This is my second pair and I'll keep buying them whenever I need a new pair. That is isn't very often though, they wear beautifully and my last pair lasted for years. The only caution I have is buy the nubuck. My sister bought regular leather and had a hard time breaking them in.

I love these shoes. They have very good support and feel so comfortable on my feet. Although these are similar to Birkenstocks, they are so much more feminine and stylish. They are versatile enough to wear with jeans, shorts, yoga pants, or a casual skirt. They are the perfect summer shoes that blend style with practicality.

I wear a size 8 and ordered the 39 because I had tried on some Mephistos at Nordstrom. I love these shoes. I have been wearing them all summer because they are so comfortable. My feet/big toe were sore because I had been wearing flip-flops so much and they feel great now. I know they are not fancy, but they are perfect for shorts and running around.

I have bought the Hannel style in several colors over the years. I feel they are true to size and I find them very comfortable. I highly recommend them to anyone.

I have two pairs of Hannels, navy blue and tan nubuck, that I wear almost all year 'round. They aren't the most fashionable sandals, but they are the most comfortable ones I own. They've stretched out a bit but it's because I wear them indoors with socks through the winter. The footbed is the greatest for me because I have high arches and neuromas in both feet. I like that they're adjustable because I have a narrow foot. When they do eventually stretch out a bit, I have the shoe repair man put an extra hole in them for a tighter fit. I have tried the cobra leather but as another reviewer said, the leather is thin and cheap, and I returned them because I thought they would stretch or wear out in no time.

These are super comfortable out of the box and I like the look, but because there is no back strap, I can only wear them around the house or for very short walks. I once wore them for a college visit with my son and halfway through the day, I was exhausted with the effort of keeping them on my feet.

If you want a Great support sandal. Try this one. Has a Great cork footbed-slips on easy-can wear with shorts-caprics and yes even a dress.

I have this shoe in Black Nubuck from a few years ago. This navy patent is wider than my black ones, and the leather was scratchy. Also, was not aware until they arrived that MEPHISTO printed their name on the outside clearly visible. Even if the shoe fit, I would not have kept them. I never advertise what brand I bought.

I purchased my Hannel's a year ago. I have plantar fasciitis - they really helped me with that, but they do make black marks on my floors. And have stretched some which causes me to twist my ankle. But I would buy another pair if they weren't so expensive.

These shoes were comfortable right out of the box! I love them and get compliments every time I wear them. I am planning to order in another color. Unlike Naot, and Birks, they are semi-soft in the footbed, but firm enough to be supportive. The arch and heel cup fit perfectly and ease all of my foot pain problems. They actually help alleviate my lower back pain. Definitely worth every penny! Zappos service was excellent and I received them very quickly. I ordered another pair that didn't work, and the return was easy. Zappos kept me informed via email every step of the way, so I never worried about my delivery or the receipt of the return.

Mephisto Hannel...been around for many years...wear well, arch/heel support are better than my $500 custom made orthotics. I recently replaced my black Hannels + I bought the patent leather turq...get so many compliments. I've been wearing Hannels for about 15 years! Before Hannel I wore Birkenstocks. Zappos is the best to buy shoes...great customer service/return policy! I have wide feet/straps adjust. I have Plantar Fasciitis. European sizing...wear 10=Am. 9. Perfect fit!

I usually cannot wear Mephisto because straps are in the wrong places and they are too tight. But these are great! I wear a wide 10 and am very happy with the fit on these sandals. I wish they came in more dressy colors, though.

Good soft sandal that is great for wearing for long periods of the day. I wanted a comfortable sandal and got it. Very good support and a soft footbed can't be found in too many shoes, but this one delivers.

These are my favorite shoes. I've had 3 pair over the years. They have great support and the new mint color is very attractive.

When I first put the shoe on I was not happy with how stiff it felt but I wore the shoe around the house for about 30 minutes & it softened. I love these shoes! So glad I gave them a second chance!

This was my second purchase of this shoe. They wear very well, had had my first pair for years and they still look nice. I am a moderate overpronator and these shoes are quite good for that purpose. They are a comfort shoe but don't look like it -- very cute, wish they came in more colors.

A comfortable shoe! I've had foot surgery and need a shoe with good arch support - this is one that works. I also have a narrow foot and the buckles make it easy to get a good fit. Not the cutest shoe in the world but an unobtrusive one that blends in. I own several pairs of Mephisto sandals and have been happy with them all.

The sandal is very comfortable but it is too wide. The straps are adjustable but after wearing them for awhile they are going to loosen up and there will be no more space for adjusting so back they go. I don't know if it's this particular pair or this style is just wider than other styles. My favorite is Helen. And this sandal is very similar in arch support but wider.

After years of wearing that "other" German sandal, I am now a convert to French Mephisto. My feet couldn't be happier.

Mephisto Hannel has been my sandal for several years. This shoe was recommended by my podiatrist and has proven to be what works for me. I have this style in black, tan, and dark brown. This is an excellent sandal for anyone who needs good arch support.

I have plantar fasciitis, high arches, and a chronic lis franc sprain, so am constantly looking for cute but very supportive (and pain-free!) shoes. They are true to size if you follow the advice in the item description. I ordered these in a 36, which is a size 6 according to Zappos (and my normal shoe size). I typically order a 35 in Dansko and Sanita, and a 36 in Alegria, if that is helpful to you. I ordered the Helen sandal and found I also needed a 35 in those and found them to irritate the top of my foot. Let's see how these do walking all over Italy in August.

I have been wearing these right out of the box. I am a Birkenstock buyer who now will buy only Mephisto. These look far better than Birkies and are oh so comfortable. I have been trying to get a comfortable pair of closed heels for years. Nothing works and believe me I've tried them all. Next I'll try Mephisto heels. I have a pair of Elkas and they are a charm.

I have started having plantars fasciitis issues and needed to find some supportive house shoes. Birkenstocks didn't do a thing for me in terms of comfort (not enough arch). These felt really good on my feet, but...in the end they (like Birkenstocks) were just too ugly for my taste. I am not a Birkenstock/earthy sandal girl. (I was hoping they would grow on me because of overwhelming comfort or something, but they didn't. I just couldn't go through with it after all.) Other cons for my situation: they felt too clunky for the house, and I wasn't quite sure how I would like the straps long-term. I wear a half size normally. When I went up a size, there weren't enough buckle holes for my average foot. When I went down, it was better but I wasn't sure how things would stretch over time. Beyond the fact that I just couldn't get over the style, I have to say when I got the straps adjusted they were very, very comfortable. In the end, I opted for an Orthaheel slipper that's more lightweight for the house instead (and love, love, love it), and an Orthaheel cuter sportier sandal for outdoors that better fits my tastes. If they are your style, you're in luck because they are comfortable, have great arch support, and seem to be good quality!

I looked high and low for a stylish & supportive pair of casual sandals after being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, and I finally found what I was looking for in Mephisto Hannels. When I slipped one on, it felt like a kid glove. They are so very comfortable! My only complaint is that the straps stretch out some with wear, and though I have a wide foot, I'm already at the tightest hole on both straps. I'll need to punch a new hole in the toe strap to help hold them to my feet better, but thankfully that's an easy fix. Overall, I love them, recommend them, and would buy them again.

The metal buckle broke. I bought a pair of these a couple of years ago, and I loved them -- but about six months ago the metal buckle broke in two on the arch strap on one of the sandals. The shoes themselves are in good condition, but useless without the buckle. (Chinese metal?) I don't want to buy another Mephisto product now -- I have a ten year old pair of Gore-tex lined Mephisto boots made with French leather, that I still have resoled and I love, but the brand seems to be deteriorating now.