Mephisto Men's Match Walking Shoe

These are the very best walking shoes I have ever owned. They are heavier than the cloth mesh waking shoes available, but a little more weight is not an issue for walking. They are very supportive and comfortable. My feet, ankles and legs do not hurt when I wear these shoes. Thay intentionally fit looser than most shoes, which I discovered was an advantage in comfort and heat reduction. I bought a different style Memphisto shoe in the mid 80's, have had them refurbished twice and they are still comfortable and fit well. All of the other walking/running shoes I have purchased since I bought my first pair of Memphisto's have on average lasted about 6 months. Lot of difference in 39 years and six months. I believe the Match shoes will be just as serviceable. These are simply a great shoe for walking or standing all day. Well worth carrying a little extra weight to achieve the comfort and serviceability of these shoes. I strongly recommend you try them for awhile so you can smile like I smile. This is not a commercial. I am simply tired of expensive mesh shoes that do not hold up and offer nowhere near the comfort. If you are a runner, these shoes are not for you, unless you are simply looking for a comfortable day to day shoe for work of just ambling around. One last thing. I wear a size 11 shoe, but ordered these in a 10.5 and they are perfect. They also come in wide sizes, but are already a little wide. Once you lock onto "your size" you'll be hooked.

As has often been my experience when purchasing shoes, the size that fits is unpredictable. Such was the case with this shoe. It was my first time purchasing this shoe. I've wanted a pair for quite some time and I was pleasantly surprised to see it discounted over 40% a little while ago and decided that it was now or never. I ordered size 10. It was immediately apparent that my size in this model was actually a half-size lower, so I immediately requested an exchange. Amazon makes this easy and, even though the price had gone up substantially, I wasn't charged the difference. I received size 9 1/2 a couple of days ago and immediately started wearing them. The fit is perfect and the experience I've had thus far exceeds my expectations. They are comfortable yet afford me with exceptional support. I've read other reviews that describe this shoe as being on the heavy side. Possibly, however I will say that, in my opinion, any shoe that affords the degree of comfort and support this one does will have what I would term a "substantial presence." I do not find it to be excessively heavy and my feet do not fatigue with extended wear. Although I've only had it for a couple of days, I can already envision this shoe to be a favorite. I almost wish I'd purchased 2 pair at the price I paid. I'd recommend this shoe to anyone wishing an upscale look that offers great support and comfort. I watched the price fluctuate in my shopping cart under "Saved for Later" for several months before I finally went for it. I've only seen it offered lower once (27 cents), so I bought as close to the bottom as possible in my opinion. Possibly you can do as well if you're patient.

They arrived right on time and they looked good too!

I’ve worn Mephisto shoes for about 30 years. I have had several pair of this particular design over the years. I also own a few pair of their boots (which are extremely long lasting and hands-down the most comfortable things I’ve ever put on my feet).My first few pair of this shoe were made in France. They were perfect. From day one they fit perfectly. They performed flawlessly for years and I never gave a second thought to the cost. I knew they would last long time and be comfortable the entire time, so it felt like a fair deal.Then a few years ago I bought a pair online because I couldn’t find my size in a local store. I was surprised to receive a pair of shoes that were made in Portugal. Surprised and skeptical…and as it turned out, appropriately so. That pair didn’t last like my previous ones had. And they weren’t like walking on a cloud. Not even close. So, after some time I talked myself into believing they were knock-offs (I didn’t buy that pair on Amazon. They were from an online auction site). Maybe they were, maybe not, but they were certainly different from all other Mephisto shoes I’d ever had.Now this pair. First, I will say this- the darker brown color is SO MUCH NICER LOOKING than the standard tan color. Thank you, Mephisto for finally making this shoe in the darker brown!These are comfortable shoes. They fit well; they don’t cause blisters, etc. But, there’s something that’s different about these shoes from the pair that were made in France. They still lack the ‘walking on a cloud’ level of comfort.Someone else mentioned the weight of these shoes. I agree- they are much lighter than the genuine, French-made shoes. Idk if that’s a result of different materials or a different amount of certain materials or what, but I do know this is the last pair of Mephisto shoes I’ll be buying at this price point.I have to assume the cost of producing these shoes has decreased significantly since they’re no longer made in France. The labor cost alone is probably less than half what it was in the past. And if the quality and/or quantity of materials is lower then so too are the associated costs. For those reasons the cost of these shoes should be lower.It’s too bad. I feel like I’m losing a friend by deciding to not buy Mephisto shoes anymore. But it just feels like I’m being overcharged.MOVE MANUFACTURING BACK TO FRANCE!!

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