Customer Reviews Mephisto Match

I've had several styles of Mephisto shoes and my most recent purchase is a pair of Match shoes from Portugal. I decided to give them a chance, and I have not been disappointed! They do seem somewhat heavier than I remember, but the fit and craftsmanship are unequalled--even when compared to the shoes made in France. They fit perfectly with my orthotic and seem more comfortable for my feet than the shoes from France. I was going to go for another series of cortisone shots for my troublesome left foot, but these shoes have made my trip to the doctor unnecessary.

Have been wearing Mephisto shoes for ten years and find them to be the best for me in comfort,looks and durability. Have also sent two pairs back for new soles and have been very pleased.

Great shoes - Perfect fit and wonderful comfort.

I recently purchased a pair of Mephistos (although it took some soul searching to spend that much on shoes). To my delight, the transaction, shoes, and almost real-time delivery by Zappos were much more than expected. The fit was as if I had them customized, the quality unsurpassed; I am more than pleased. I would and will purchase this brand in the future from this site. While the cost may seem high, the quality and wearability more than offset the price (just ask my feet!). Thank you Zappos... we'll meet again.

Made in France is best - I recently purchased a pair that was made in Portugal. Not the same quality and feel as the ones made in France. Did Mephisto close the French factory? When walking on hardwood, there is a horrible squeak in the right shoe. I returned them for repair.

Great Shoe - I have had this shoe for about 7 years and it still is holding up like new. It is the most comfortable shoe I have.

Excellent - Just right for walking.

My sixth Mephisto - Just bought my sixth Mephisto (in 10 years), this time in Paris. Not sure if it is made in France, no small label inside the shoe to indicate this. But the ones made in France are much better than those made in Portugal. My favourites are still the Match for casual/walking and the Marlon for dress shoes, especially for flat-feet people like me. There are no retailers near where I live, so have to get mine from the States.

France vs Portugal - I read the previous review and he is absolutely right; the shoes made in Portugal do not feel the same and if examined carefully, are not as well made, the dealers will swear to the contrary! However, I own 7 year old French shoes that look like new and have gone through a pair of Portugal shoes in 3 months (so did my wife on the same trip). You can still get some models made in France so look inside the shoe for that small round label. I have worn Mephistos for 20 years and have boots and shoes (about 12 pairs), so does my wife. Please do pay attention to where they are made.

Fantabulous - This is the best, most comfortable shoe I have ever owned. I even got it in my size 14 n!

Best casual shoe in the world - Expensive, of course, but worth every dime. I think of the Mephisto Match as the equivalent of a BMW or current-day Audi; luxurious, performance-oriented, a statement of who you are, fun to use. The label on the shoe is meaningful only to the connoisseur of footwear. And it feels REALLY good on your feet! Just bought my third pair after wearing out my other two over the last 10 years. Oh, yeah, did I mention that they're durable?

Disappointed in the Width and Weight. I've worn Mephisto's for many years and I will not question their quality. They're unparalleled. However, the new pair I got as replacements feel narrower; and they're much heavier than the previous version of this shoe. I'm hoping they will spread out more as I break them in. The previous pair needed no breaking in. The weight is also an issue. The previous pair are as light as air. These are heavy. I bought a half size larger on impulse, and if I had not, these wouldn't have fit me. Keep the width issue in mind when ordering. I'm going to look elsewhere for a lighter shoe in the future.

Comfort&Durability I am 69 years old and overweight. This shoe is the most comfortable shoe that I have ever worn. The shoe continued to wear even though it was past the time I usually replace a shoe.

Each shoe is built like a tank! They are very comfortable, form fitting and seem to be extremely well constructed. To my dismay, this shoe was only available in a 1/2 size smaller than what I normally wear in most other makes. I went ahead with them after reading other reviews of this maker - and I'm glad I did because they run a little big. I wanted a high quality shoe to replace my worn and aging "skateboard", "Vans - type" shoes. These looked like they fit the bill but frankly, they look a little "square", like something your grandpa would wear. They look WAY cooler in the images on the "net" than they do in person but I know that I will get good use out of them for a long time to come.

Mephisto Match - Very comfortable, good support, removable insole, large toe box. The only downside to the shoe is they are heavy.

I'll try again to find these shoes in France. Nice shoe, but it did not feel as comfortable as I hoped.

Mephisto Match - Very comfortable. Size 10 fits my wide foot and the lacing accomodates my high instep. The bottom layer of the sole is thin and wears out much too quickly.

My husband has been wearing Mephisto Match for several years. His new Mephisto's from Zappos are still the same great quality. Zappos service is so efficient. It's always a pleasure buying from you.

Mephisto Match - Great shoe. Overall, very comfortable and worth the higher premium they charge. My only concern was that the size 8 is more like a European size 8 (=7.5 US). The shoe is somewhat snug but I am hopeful it will stretch with time.

Best shoe I've ever owned - I bought my first pair of these shoes in 1987. I unpacked them, put them on, and went to Italy for 10 days. The shoes never left my feet (well, I didn't wear them in bed!) and I walked all over Florence and Milan. Great support, great fit, very comfortable walking shoes. I still have that pair--Mephisto has a great resoling service and these shoes have been resoled maybe 10 times. What can I say? I'm ready for another pair...

Fantastic Footwear - I had a pair of Mephisto boots about 7 years ago and really enjoyed them. Since then I have tried many different shoes, mostly Merrill's. I like to walk and work outside a lot, however my feet always hurt at the end of the day. Recently I decided to try Mephisto again and purchased the Match. I will never wear anything else again. Yes they are expensive shoes but well worth the investment. They fit like old favorites the first time out of the box. I climb ladders to put lighting in trees, climb in and out of heavy equipment in them and take my wife out to lunch wearing the same pair of shoes, and my feet don't hurt at the end of the day! I now have seven pairs, that says it all.

Match - A great shoe. Very, very comfortable. Some people might think its heavy, but your feet feel very supported.

Very comfortable - This is a very comfortable shoe. It felt good right out the box, no need for breaking-in. My only criticism is that the ventilation in the shoe could be better. According to the shoe description, there's supposed to be some sort of air ventilation system as part of the design, but it does not feel that way to me.

Best shoes ever. Excellent shoes. A bit pricey, but worth it. Rady to order another pair.