MephistoWomen's Helen Thong Sandals

I wrote a review for the brand thinking I was writing it for this shoe. Okay, here it goes again... I bought my first pair of these on a hot summer day in 1999. My gal pals I and I were out shopping all day, and I wore them that entire day. Not a hint of sore feet, blisters, nothing uncomfortable. They were incredibly comfortable. And I like the look. So many years (maybe 7 years) later when I had worn them to death, I bought a second pair and sadly found my son wearing them while he was washing the car. The shoes were not just wet, they were absolutely soaked. After they dried out, they never were as soft as they were before the car wash, but still, they looked fine and were comfortable. I wore them for several years. They did get pretty messed up, though. They have a cork base, and that started to deteriorate. I didn't know they were still available, but looked and found them. However, they were consistently priced at about $150. I finally checked on amazon.com and the ones I wanted were $115, plus amazon was having a shoe sale, and I got to take 20% off. This was what I paid for my first pair in 1999! I love them. Super comfy and quite a bit nicer than flip flops. As for size, they run pretty true to size, but I wear a 7 1/2 and they were only offering whole sizes. I took a gamble and ordered the 8. Glad I did. They fit very well, and I am sure if I had gone down to the 7 I wouldn't be so happy. Go up a half size if you need to. These a great shoes. My friends are going to laugh that I bought yet another pair of these, but they are GREAT shoes. You WILL get your money's worth out of them, too. These last a long, long time...unless your son wears them to wash the car. Don't let that happen....

I think they are beautiful, but a little close to small. I am not a thong person, but they are sexy. Wore them yesterday and they did okay.The Mephistos are THE best for a good arch. I would like to know if there is better, cuz I haven't found it. I have a lot of Birks, cuz they are cheaper, but WAY less arch. Not so good.

So I was thrilled when these arrived since I got them for a great price and they were the true dark brown Nairobi color as shown on the Mephisto website. The Amazon picture here is not correct, as the Nairobi has a sparkle to it which is not shown here. This is my second pair of these Helen sandals, and I couldn't be more thrilled with them! Worth every penny if you need a solid supportive and comfortable sandal!

Arrived new with tag but not new in box. Still brand new with no signs of wear or damage. Fit is perfect in size, consistent with my danksos or Birks.SUPER comfy and supportive!!! This is my 2nd pair. First pair lasted 4 summers almost daily use. Constructed with a dense/rigid cork footbed and sturdy rubber sole that does not deform compared to the knock offs. I usually require inserts in shoes to correct pronation, and these sandals definitely provide the support i need. The deeper heel cup and high enough arch construction let me walk all day no problem without foot or knee pain.They are not for wide feet. I have an average food width and the straps are extended out to 2nd from last notch. If you have a wide foot, especially at toe box or forefoot I would recommend birkenstock instead

I have been buying a pair of this every year or so, they fit me better than Birkenstocks and they are well made, comfy and really help with posture etc, and look chic

Love the fit on these, they are so comfortable I could wear them all day. Unfortunately I wear them too much because the color on the leather is peeling off in places.

These are the most comfortable sandals I’ve ever put on. I had my doubts I did not like it that the thing with between my toes but the first time I put them on I felt like they were completely broken in and the bottom is so smooth it’s like magic. Seriously I’m a big-time sandal wearer , at least for me. I have an average foot with an average arch. These are just perfect and they look pretty. They don’t look like Birkenstocks I thought they would and they don’t thank goodness.

Great support, comfortable and look good too.

Very nice sandal. Love it !

I ordered the size I usually take but the shoe was a little too large. I printed up the receipt and took it to the local Soft Moc store and exchanged them for a better size. The whole process went smoothly.

Two flaws or dark stains on each sandal on the leather straps. I disguised the flaws with some silver ink. They fit as expected for this brand and look fine if you don’t look too closely.

I’ve been wanting a new pair for a couple of years. Glad I ordered from Amazon so comfortable

I sandali sono come da foto, sono inoltre comodi e con vestibilità regolare. Non ero sicura del colore nero lucido, ma mi piace più di quanto pensassi, si adatta benissimo all' abbigliamento sportivo. Buona la confezione e invio puntuale.