Anyone ever tried mephisto shoes? I saw an ad about them in a women's magazine and

[raccoon]

just now googled them. They are very expensive.

[kenny blankenship]

1. The money is nothing. In the end they take your sole.

[Chorophyll]

4. ...

[msanthrope]

5. Lame.

[Codeine]

16. End of thread, ladies and gentlemen.

[Sabriel]

24. You heel!

That's the DUzy of the week. I'm still laughing.

[ChairmanAgnostic]

26. You take this issue in toe and

We get booted?

[Sarcasticus]

30. Rimshot!

[bigtree]

2. if they fit . . .

[GentryDixon]

3. My sister has a pair of sandals.

She claims they are the most comfortable pair of shoes she has ever worn. They are waterproof, so she thinks nothing of wading in the surf.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

6. I've always wanted a pair.

I met Bob Edwards (formerly an NPR morning guy) in an airport once, and he was wearing a pair of Mephisto's. I've kind of wanted a pair since then....I know, that makes me sound like some kind of horrible NPR groupie, but I did like the shoes.

[patrice]

7. I prefer Merrells. My sisters prefer Mephistos. Here's a good source:

http://www.footsmart.com/Default.aspx

BTW, all, this is a matter of NECESSITY for some of us, not elitist fashion.

[northoftheborder]

8. Finn Comfort a necessity for my feet. Very expensive, but they last forever. Insoles replaceable.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

9. "Cheap shoes and purses are poor economy."

According to Mom.
Mom had a pair of Mephistos and loved them.
I wear Italian shoes (Ferragamos, Brunos, Bally)for dressup. I usually wear sneakers or in the summer, Propet sandals from zappos.com

zappos.com has just about anything you'd want in shoes (except for Italian ones).

[Skidmore]

10. I wear Crocs.

I have my old clogs for gardening, a newer cleaner pair for shopping, and one for dress casual (looks like a pair of standard slingback flats). They are comfortable, waterproof, and affordable. You can toss them in the washing machine or wipe them down with Armour All. In winter time, I have a pair of lined boots.

[NV Whino]

11. Mephistos are generally great

Loved my first pair. Hated my second pair. Love the sandals… two pair so far. If you're looking for good fitting comfort, worth every penny.

[renate]

12. love them!

I have very flat feet and the arch support in my Mephisto sandals is very comfortable.

[kiranon]

13. My mephistos got rid of my plantar fasciitis in a matter of days.

Worn them ever since. Worth every penny. Cheaper than the doctor and prescription inserts.

[raccoon]

15. That does it! I'll try them. nt

[GoCubsGo]

17. Birkenstocks will do the same.

They tend to run about the same price, although you can often find deals on them at Sierra Trading Post. Haflingers are another brand to look into. They are very similar to Mephisto and Birks.

[LiberalEsto]

14. You can sometimes find them at Nordstrom Rack

substantially discounted.

[AnneD]

18. I friend of mine...

had polio. They fused several of her ankle bones together. She has problems getting around but she swear mephisto shoes help her and that they are worth the price.

[rhiannon55]

19. I haven't tried them

I have recently discovered Naots--love love love them! Also expensive, but my feet don't hurt anymore.

[eridani]

20. They are very expensive, but if you have the money up front, it saves in the long run

(Another reason why being poor sucks--you can't afford to do things that save money.) My husband swears by them, because he has a very hard to fit 9EEE foot. Mephisto has a really large range of sizes, and the shoes outlast cheaper brands by quite a bit.

[On the Road]

21. Does Mephisto Make High Heels

Or is there another manufacturer who makes similarly comfortable heels? I have looking for a pair for my girlfriend, who needs to wear high heels on occasion. She has had multiple foot surgeries and her feet really suffer from regular heels.

(Maybe a little off-thread, but would appreciate any responses. Seem to be some knowledgable people here. Thanks in advance.)

[mainer]

22. "comfortable high heels" just don't exist. But I suggest Mary Janes

Mary Jane styles (with a strap to hold them on) are as close to "comfortable" as I've ever found in a high heel. With a rounded toe, not a pointy toe.

[On the Road]

25. I Have Seen Some Examples Advertised

with gel in the soles and other features that were supposed to make a very noticeable difference in comfort. Trouble is, I was not able to find these types of designs on a visit to several department stores.

I don't know if they work, and they're not cheap, but the claims are that they are out there.

[pipoman]

28. My wife swears by Dansko heels

they are the only heels she has owned that she can wear all day. Often wears them all day to work then leaves them on to go out, with other heels she can't get home and change fast enough..

[On the Road]

31. Thank You

I will definitely check those out.

[pipoman]

33. She said she likes Dansko Raes' and Ripleys'..

Ripley is discontinued, she just found a new pair her size on eBay and 'bought them now', LOL

[KG]

23. nothing can stop the sins of

memphisto

[countryjake]

32. +1

[DFW]

27. I've been wearing nothing but for the last 15years

They are expensive, but I have bought very few pair during that time, and I walk a LOT (Europe-based).

One thing you need to know: many Mephisto designs have a small metal support in the interior, so if
you fly a lot, and go through airports that don't make you take off your shoes (like many in Europe),
take them off anyway. They make the metal detectors go beep everywhere I know of except Spain. I
was just down in Spain again last night, and I think if I had driven through the metal detector in a jeep,
the thing still wouldn't have made a peep.

[WonderGrunion]

29. For those that do not know what they look like

http://www.orvis.com/intro.aspx?subject=2801