Customer Reviews Allrounder by Mephisto Niro

My first pair of Mephistos. I have been loving the look of these shoes since they came out - a friend of mine in law school has a pair. Being a student, they were a bit pricey for my budget, but I read all the reviews and decided this would be my first pair of Mephistos. I normally wear a 10 or 10.5, so I ordered an 11 (as suggested by so many Mephisto reviewers). I think I could've easily gotten by with a 10 in these - they do run wide. However, these shoes are very adjustable and I pulled in the heel a bit and am very happy with them. The one thing I am disappointed about is that they have very little arch support. Maybe that's why they are wide - so they can accommodate orthotics. I'm sure I will need arch supports in these shoes. I was expecting a little more cushion and support, but I love the flexibility and width. I'll be buying more Mephistos as my budget allows.

This shoe felt really comfortable at first, but it is a little wide and has very little hindfoot support. I would not recommend this style if you have any pronation problems since it offers no stability in this regard.

A good shoe for my bad feet - I have problems with my feet, and this is one shoe that I'm able to wear. It accommodates my orthotics, is cute, and is the most comfortable that I've found. This is the fourth color that I've bought. Style-wise, it gets lots of compliments. It's a cute alternative to a regular sneaker.

Allrounder Niro by Mephisto -- a good bet - This shoe is a little pricey for what is basically an attractive sneaker but it is constructed very well. It is quite roomy and comfortable but because it is somewhat large on me, my foot slides forward and my big toe hits the front of the shoe when I walk quickly. I bought this shoe knowing it would be a little large based on other consumer reviews but I did so because I use orthotics. My friend who recommended these shoes wears them with orthotics. Unfortunately, although the shoe did accommodate my orthotics, the toe box was a little too tight with my orthotics in place, so I was forced to forego the orthotics. The result is that the shoe is too big. I resolved this by wearing thick socks. As long as the socks are thick enough, the shoe is quite comfortable. Otherwise, my foot slides around too much. Generally, because I have a bunion, I have a difficult time wearing shoes that do not have a very wide toe box, which are usually very unfashionable. The Niros, which have a decent but still fairly narrow toe box, are better looking and much less confining than lace up sneakers or oxfords, such as Drew shoes, while offering good support. The Velcro closing is also nice. But if you need a wide toe box and are primarily interested in support and use an orthotic, there is nothing like the Drew "Fitter." It's ugly but it does the trick when sneakers are inappropriate. I am in heaven when I wear New Balance 587s and I can walk for miles without pain. But white sneakers are too informal for my profession. I was hoping that the Niros might solve the problem but I can't wear them with nylon stockings or thinner slack socks. For who are not burdened with these issues, I think the Allrounder Niro is quite a good find.

At least a 1/2 size too big - This shoe is incredibly comfortable & stylish - I have received many compliments and it is the perfect "Mom" shoe for the park, etc... It definitely runs large - at least a 1/2 size or more and is wide. I had to put a full pad in each as I bought the smallest size available, 5 1/2, and Mephisto apparently does not make a 5. I am usually a 5 1/2 or even a 6.

Kind of goofy looking but serves purpose - I bought these shoes specifically for traveling to the Midwest as I had to fly and take trains, attend a football game and run around. They are stiff out of the box, but comfortable and light. No arch support but good traction and adjustable on the top and at the heel with velcro straps. Can be worn with or without socks. I'm not sold on the Mary Jane sneaker look, but they were perfect for traveling, especially at airports where shoes must be removed. Also easy to pack as they are light and have not clunky. Comfortable all day, although without socks, they don't breathe too well and get a little sweaty.

Niro - If the shoe fits, I wear it. This shoe supports my flat feet: I am not walking on my ankles. I do have to wear "thickish" socks to fill out the shoe. I wish it had more padding for the ball of my foot. For the cost of these, one would think it would be like walking on air, but it isn't. I have the navy, it looks great with jeans. I wear an 8, it is a generous 8 for me.