Customer Reviews Mephisto Helen

I bought these shoes because my new job required me to be on my feet all day, and Mephisto was a highly recommended brand. At first, the shoes felt stiff, but after a couple of days, the footbed molded to my feet, and they are extremely comfortable. I've worked jobs previously that required hours of standing/walking. This is the first time I haven't had back problems associated with the job--thanks to this shoe (I don't wear anything else to work).

Love these shoes. Purchased them in two colors this summer (black and spice patent) and am living in them. I have foot problems, and these are supportive, comfy and look cute, too. Love, love, love.

I think these shoes are very comfortable! I’m impressed on their comfort, even in comparison with Birkenstocks. I have a pair of Birkenstock Arizonas that rub my instep when I wear them for a long period of time, but these shoes are much better, they don’t rub. The gold leather is very pretty - I wear them with skirts and dresses all the time. Thanks!

I LOVE the Mephisto Helen sandals! I have problem feet and have had problems with plantar fasciitis over the years and these provide the support that I need. I've worn this style for years now, and just ordered my fourth pair. Gave my sister my old pair and she loves them too. The most comfortable pair of sandals - more comfortable than Birkenstock!

This is the most comfortable sandal. I'm learning as I deal with arthritis that the more secure the shoe is on my foot the better I do. A lot less pain. This sandal is PERFECT! Comfortable and plenty of arch support. It fits my foot like it was made for me personally! Thanks Zappos for a wonderful shoe, wonderful shipping, and return policy. I don't buy my shoes anywhere else since discovering Zappos in 2007.

I have plantar fasciitis and my foot doctor recommended I use these as they have the best support for your feet. I have to say they feel much better with the help of my foot doctor and these Mephisto's. I can walk again...

I have many pairs of this sandal, I wear a 9 and I wear a 39 in this shoe-I do not recommend sizing up. My toes bump the end, but in a 40 I slide all over the shoe and the arch does not hit me right. A few wearings and the leather usually softens up quite a bit.

Very nice looking sandals. I bought the red this time and own another pair. The leather on this one is hard and hurts my toes. I'm presently wearing band aids on both toes and I'll leave them on until the leather softens since I wore them out and can’t return them and don’t really want to. The scratchy leather is the only problem. Arch support and a size larger is a perfect fit. MAKE THE LEATHER SOFTER!!!

I think these are the cutest sandals! Unfortunately, I wore them right away outside before I gave them a test run on a carpeted floor so I can't return them. I purchased these at the beginning of May and have only worn them twice because, while the foot bed, arch, etc. are great, the leather over the top of the foot is stiff, rough, and hard, causing incredible blisters and sores. I wear a half size and it was suggested on the website that I order a full size larger than what I would normally wear. Meaning, that put me in a size 10 instead of an 8 1/2. I can wear these if I am not going to walk far. Sadly, they are the cutest red sandals at the bottom of my closet.

Very comfortable shoe, molds to your foot. Great arch support. I like the slightly higher foot bed. I own three pair!

I absolutely LOVE these shoes. For comfort, they definitely excel above other cork bed sandals. I have numerous pair of Birkenstocks which I enjoy wearing in the summer; however, the Mephisto Helen is a snugger fit and has a raised heel bed which makes them ideal for longer-term walking. To tell you how well these shoes served me, I took these and another pair of durable walking shoes on a one-month trip to China, India, Turkey and Egypt; after hours upon hours of walking, my feet never hurt nor did the shoe cause any blisters! I will definitely buy another pair.

This is my second pair of Mephistos, this time I have the blue buckskin Helens. The first pair was a similar style and it took me a few years to really wear them ragged although they're still completely wearable. The Helens are completely comfortable and I did not have to break them in at all. I wear a 9-9 1/2, occasionally a 10 if a shoe runs very small, but in these shoes, as with all Mephistos I wear a 39. Highly recommended.

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!