Customer Reviews Mephisto Marlon

I have had my Marlons for nearly 8 years. Really. I wear them 2-4 times per week to work, so all day and often through the evening. They are the most comfortable dress shoes I have ever owned, and are right up there with my New Balance walking shoes for overall comfort. Mine have been chewed by a puppy who is now an aging adult dog. The cobbler was able to fix the tooth marks and repair the finish perfectly. I am still on the original sole and heel, with many miles and years to go. Just had them professionally polished again, and they continue to look new. The leather inside is still good; nothing has worn through. My feet are wide (2E) and have high arches. The Marlon handles this at my true length, so I do think the foot box is wider than normal, but hallelujah for that. When I bought them in 2004, I thought the price was extravagant. I had never had shoes that cost a lot a pair. But I have long forgotten the expense and continue to enjoy these shoes day after day. My very highest recommendation!

Love the Shoe: Dislike the Tag - Have had these shoes for a year now. Fantastic. Lived up to the hype and then some. My only knock? The Mephisto label. Do you really want/need a tacky green label on such a nice pair of shoes. It limits their utily as a proper dress shoe.

Most comfortable dress shoe I've found. As a physician I am sometimes on my feet 14 hrs a day with lots of walking while rounding on patients and these shoes have been the most comfortable solution I have found. Proper size is important; I typically wear 9 1/2 medium and in this shoe 10 narrow is the proper size. Craftsmanship is commensurate to the price. Definitely expensive but haven't found a cheaper alternative that is as comfortable and durable. Have a pair of Ecco's that were about half as much money. They have been as durable but not as comfortable. Have tried dress Rockports in the past that were initially quite comfortable but wore out fairly quickly, and became less comfortable as they wore out.

The most comfortable and well-made dress shoes anywhere - I bought my first pair of Marlon’s a month ago, and just ordered another pair in brown. I own ten pairs of Mephisto’s, so I'm used to comfortable shoes. But the Marlon’s are, for my feet, the most comfortable of all. They are also my first pair of Norwegian welt Mephisto’s, and now I understand why they have such a good reputation. The mediums fit my rather wide feet very well. I wear a 14, and the length is just right too. I'm very impressed with the construction and materials of this shoe. It looks like it'll last a very long time, and they can be resoled when needed. The styling is a great compromise that makes them look good with a business suit or with shirt sleeves and tie. Overall, I can't say enough about these shoes. They exceeded my high expectations for them, and I recommend that anyone who needs a shoe like this (most of us, in other words) try a pair on.

Great Shoes! This is my fourth pair of Mephisto Marlons. I have used them for the last seven years. They are one of the most comfortable shoes that I have ever owned. One particular advantage for this model is that is available in two widths, Medium and Narrow. I use the narrow.

Excellent casual shoe.

Extremely fine shoes which ran one full size too large. Thanks to Zappos, I returned them and ordered one full size smaller. Haven’t received them yet, but I’m extremely hopeful that these will fit beautifully. Can’t wait to wear them!

Comfortable Dress Shoes - Mephistos are THE most comfortable dress shoes I have found. Great for your back. I find ordering a size below normal works.

I expected Mephisto to be something special given the price, but found the shoe to have very average styling and quality. The leather feels as thin as any other shoe and the construction overall is just OK. There was nothing special about the feel or look of this shoe, so I sent it back and ordered a pair of Kenneth Cole Reaction shoes for 1/6 the price. They feel and look at least as good as the Mephistos, and by the time I break even, those 6 pairs of Kenneth Coles should last me the rest of my life.

Just bought these for my son who loves them. A classic look that is between casual and dress shoe. Worth the price and great arch support and durable sole. He usually wears a size 15 but the size 14 Mephisto fits perfectly

This s the 6th pair of Mephisto's I have purchased and 10.5 medium has always worked well for me.

Absolutely first class comfortable shoes!!! Be warned though, because my experience was that they run a full size too large. Zappos was great, as usual, about exchanging for the proper size. Just got them, but I’m sure that I will live in the shoes for years to come.

Best shoes made - I own six pairs of Mephistos and will buy more - no other shoes, Tods etc, are as comfortable. You would have to go to a bespoke shoemaker (Lobb or similar at more than twice the price) to find a comparable shoe. Plus they last forever because. Mephisto does a great job of resoling.

Mephisto Marlon - I have owned two pairs of Marlon's for the past several years. These are by far the most comfortable dress shoe I have owned. I have a difficult time wearing other shoes. I wish Mephisto would make a dress show that was formal enough to wear with a suit.

Magnificent mephisto - Look great ,feel great,would like it at a lower price but you get what you pay for!!

My experiene with Marlon By Mephisto - I have Plantar Faciitis and needed a dress shoe that would provide very good cushining and shock absorption. Marlon really delivered and I have lot less pain when I am walking. Besids, it also is very dressy and have been complimented by others. However, it is pricy due to most likly import tax.

Fast delivery & shoe met Mephisto high quality expectation.

Mephisto comfort - For pronating feet, this Mephisto shoe has delightful comfort. It's expensive, but highly recommended as a salve to sore feet.

Great shoe: Worth the price. This shoe is both light and comfortable. With heavy socks, an A width can wear it. It comes in black also, and I am thinking about getting that color. Great with slacks or sport coat.

Mephisto owner - I've worn these shoes for about 4 years. They're great and my feet don't like it when I wear other shoes. They're easily worth the money.

Fantastic Shoe - I own several pair of Mephisto shoes. These have been my favorite. Great looks, glove-like fit, and unexcelled comfort!

Worth every penny! It is hard to believe how good these shoes feel. I have owned a pair of Mepipisto "Zeus" sandals for five years. I have subjected them to year round abuse in brutal environments from Mexico to Maine. Bullet proof! And super comfortable! Last month I decided to give Mephisto dress shoes a try. The Marlon is a beautiful shoe. They are as comfortable as the sandals! They require no break-in. I could not ask for more from a shoe. Once again the old addage proves true...."You get what you pay for". I wholeheartedly recommend Mephisto footware.

As someone who struggled to find a comfortable work shoe, my journey ended when I bought my first pair of Mephistos. The comfort is unmatched, even by Clarks, etc. The feeling was like walking on pillows, & these shoes last! I wouldn't consider any other shoe for the no. 1 concern of comfort, followed by style.

Mephisto Marlon - Very fast delivery. This is my fourth pair of Mephisto shoes; previous shoes have been outstanding. As a dress shoe for suite & tie, the "tag" is a distraction from the good leather used. I requested a 9B, wore them to work today, and the shoe received: heel width is acceptable, but there is too much wiggle/slip in the front, even when laces are very tight. For this price shoe, a "B" width requested should be honored and not hedged with an N (B-C), which in this case is more likely a "C".

Mephisto Marlon - Nice shoe, casual but dressy enough with a business suit.