The Mephisto Women’s Niza: the ultimate easy-to-wear shoe. It’s a great casual slip-on with a nubuck leather upper. Mephisto’s Soft Air technology provides great cushioning as the shoe provides the outstanding support you’d expect from every Mephisto shoe. The leather lining allows your feet to stay cool and comfortable. This would be a fantastic shoe to wear with jeans, or even casual slacks. Available in Black Pearl, Dark Brown Pearl, or Dark Grey Pearl nubuck, this classic design is sure to be a hit.

Looking for a casual sandal? Check out the Mephisto Women’s Altina. You can walk for hours in this shoe! The sole and footbed are specifically designed to absorb shock. The cork footbed also provides outstanding stability. This could be that perfect shoe you want to take on a vacation where you know you’ll be doing a lot of walking, yet it looks like anything BUT a utilitarian shoe. Enjoy the stylish comfort of this beautiful sandal.

Men, if you need a dress shoe, consider the Gaetan. It’s a gorgeous shoe that you could wear with a suit, or even casual slacks. The classic design is made with smooth leather uppers, leather linings, and a cushioned footbed for added comfort. I really enjoy the bicycle-toe styled stitching on this shoe, it makes the shoe look very classy. This may be your new go-to shoe for work and beyond!

For a great new warm-weather slide, men will enjoy the Mephisto Men’s Zach. It has a mild rocker sole that really helps diminish leg strain as well as provide outstanding shock absorption.  You’ll definitely feel the support in the cork and latex footbed, and the soft leather upper feels great on your feet.

This is just the tip of the iceberg for the new Mephisto styles. Check out the web site and see what else might call your name!

Need dress shoe laces? Check out the Mephisto replacement shoe laces in black. These 80 cm long cotton laces are specific for dress shoes and are a round, braided style. They’ll look great with all sorts of dress shoes!

For casual or walking shoes, Mephisto also makes replacement laces in tan, and black. These are 90 cm long and are flat and woven from 100% cotton. You can also get them in Birch or Espresso in 90, 115, 120, and 130 cm lengths.

Ecco also makes replacement shoe laces that are suitable for many types of casual walking shoes. Available in white and black in 32” lengths, these round braided laces are treated with wax for extra strength.

Cadillac has an interesting type of lace, called the Comfort Lace. These black rope-shaped laces are 30” long, but contain collapsible knots. These knots produce “tension zones” at each eyelet, which helps you maintain tension in particular areas. These laces eliminate the need to keep retying your shoes due to slippage. The Comfort Lace shoe laces are a great choice if you find you need to re-tie your shoes more than you’d like to.

Don’t be fooled by cheap knock-offs; the Mephisto, Ecco and Cadillac laces are very high quality and hold up well over time. Consider any of these when you need a new pair of laces!

Clarks Un.Beam – the beauty of Clarks shoes is that they tend to be very cushioned, so your feet feel like you’re walking on clouds! The Un.Beam is no exception; the soft, leather lining and footbed cradle your feet in cushioned comfort. This is also a great shoe to wear from work to a night on the town; it goes great with jeans or dressier attire. I also love the available colors: black, graphite, and bronze metallic. I think they’ll go with everything I own!

Indigo by Clarks Berry Blossom – the Indigo by Clarks collection is specifically designed for those of us who love to mix and match clothing and accessories to create a look that’s all your own. The Berry Blossom is an adorable, yet dressy shoe that provides all the comfort you’d expect in a Clarks shoe. Easy to slip on, easy to wear with a lot of different types of outfits. I particularly like it with skinny jeans, or skirts. My favorite color is the purple leather, but it also comes in brown and black.

Privo by Clarks Doting – this particular collection excels in casual style. What sets it apart is its unique soleassage technology. Imagine a built-in massager in your shoes! The insole has numerous textured bumps that are intended to massage your feet and help reduce fatigue throughout the day. The Doting has all of these features along with a cute, casual leather and nubuck upper that you’ll love to sink your feet into. These could easily be my perfect “let’s go shopping” shoes. No mall could beat me in these comfy flats! I’m especially fond of the grey, but they also come in eggplant and black.

Ecco Bouillon – I LOVE these dressy flats. They can be girly, they can be dressy, they can be casual. A flat for every mood? Why not? The Bouillon comes in both a casual and a dressy form (the “Casual Bouillon” vs. the “Bouillon”). Yet even some of those called “Casual” can still work as dressy shoes. A great example of this is the Ecco Casual Bouillon. The red leather version is especially fun, and would lift anyone’s mood! Ecco is known for having very good support and cushioning in its shoes, so you can’t go wrong with this brand either.

Mephisto Kalmina – Who doesn’t love superior quality, hand-made shoes? That’s the way to truly pamper your feet! You can get this with Mephisto models like the Kalmina. This is a fabulous, easy-to-wear flat that comes in black suede, brown suede, and black nappa leather. Mephisto shoes are wonderful for walking, and are known for their stability, comfort, and durability. The high-quality materials used in Mephisto shoes include leather, cork, latex and rubber, which makes all of their shoes – including the Kalmina – feel fantastic. The Kalmina is an elegant slip-on flat that is versatile enough to wear for a variety of occasions. You won’t be disappointed in the superior quality of these shoes.

Allrounder by Mephisto Estelle – I have to admit, the first thing I noticed about this shoe is that it has the same name as my mother! But when I looked further, I really loved the style. The Allrounders differ from other Mephisto shoes only in that you can’t replace the insole, but these durable shoes will last a long time anyway. The Estelle has a breathable lining that keeps your feet cool and dry, and the caoutchouc rubber outsole provides excellent traction. The stylish cross strap helps you get a custom fit! I’d feel very comfortable wearing these shoes if I need to do a lot of walking during my day, yet I won’t be sacrificing style for comfort. The Estelle is available in black as well as off-white for your fashion choices!

Merrell Marina – here’s a happy, summery shoe! The Marina is one of those shoes you’d love to just slip into on the weekends. Merrell makes rugged shoes, and this shoe is no exception, but it doesn’t look like you need to go tromping through the woods. This cute “boat shoe” style has great cushioning and a rugged sole, with an air cushion in the heel for added comfort. The footbed is soft to the touch and treated with an antimicrobial solution to help prevent odor. And I love the sporty style! Check it out in ivory, ink, and brown leather.

So many flats, so easy to wear! Choose one of the many flats available from Footwear etc. to augment your wardrobe. One for every mood? One for every color in your wardrobe? One for every day of the week? Why not?

1. MBT Baridi

2. Allrounder by Mephisto News

3. Clarks Wave Cruise

4. Ecco Yameo

5. Privo by Clarks Devine Light

6. Naot Bramble

7. Mephisto Leidina

8. Skechers Shape-Ups Sleek Fit

9. Merrell Women’s Circuit

10. BeautiFeel Filippa

Improper fitting footwear, most often in high heels and in footwear with a narrow toe area, forces the ball of foot area to be cramped – causing hammertoes, bunions, and other painful foot problems. Aging may also cause metatarsal pain as the fat pad in our foot thins out making us more vulnerable to pain in the ball of foot area.

If you are looking for comfortable shoes to help relieve metatarsal pain or if you simply want to prevent it from happening in the first place, here are our top picks that are definitely not your grandma’s (or grandpa’s) shoes:

The Mephisto Baduard, is truly an investment in comfort. Constructed of top quality soft grain leather with smooth calfskin liners, this casual shoe has a classy design that can be worn with dressier clothes as well. The natural latex mid-soles with Soft-Air Technology cushions every step and helps relieve impact on your knees, hip and lower back.

The MBT Mens Tembea Mink Oxford Leather received great reviews from our customers. This shoe provides great cushioning and has an attractive design you can wear to work or going out.

Here’s what our customers are saying about the MBT Tembea Mink Oxford Leather:

Great shoe for my flat feet

“After standing and/or walking 6-8 hours straight, on my flat feet, these shoes are the most comfortable I’ve ever found. I am so glad my orthopedic surgeon recommended them to me for my flat foot discomfort. His next option for me was foot restructioning surgery, which I will now forgo. I will, at least, buy a dress version, if not more.”

-JD from Pittsburgh, PA

I was very pleased from start to finish

“I have a bad back and do a lot of walking. The shoe that I purchased allows me to do this without a great deal of discomfort. The shoes allow me to go further.”

-Ed the walker from Massachusetts

Wow

“These shoes are the best in the world as far as I’ve ever experienced, the heavy sole acts as an ankle weight to make your legs stronger and the high sole forces a high arch into my feet which has been a struggle for me all my life being a flatfooted athletic person, a great training shoe, forces you to move slow and concentrate on each step, again a great trainer shoe, very easy to notice increased agility, speed, balance and coordination when I’m barefooted and with them on. Awesome shoe, great idea about the mbt tech I love them, the only bummer is they’re definitely expensive but quality and comfort comes at a price but is priceless to have better health, posture and coordination”

-dave the monkey from Homer, AK

And, lastly, we mustn’t forget the ladies. If you’re not digging the Mary-Jane style shoes, MBT has come up with an edgier design with the MBT Womens Tambo Boot in black leather. If you are on your feet all day and need stylish shoes to go with your skirt or dress, these boots are a perfect combination of style and comfort. Customers who purchased the Tambo Boot have said they experienced relief in back and joint problems.

“Great stress reduction on my back and knees. Need to walk with a little shorter stride. Take some getting used to but once you do you will not want to wear anything else. Can be worn in snow and indoors. Quality, easy to break in leather. I sprayed mine with weather proofing before wearing in snow and water. Can be worn with light knee sock. Calf size is a large for me but doesn’t affect foot fit. Can be worn under slacks.”

-alphamare from Illinois

The only shoe I wear

“This is the ONLY shoe I wear, after getting the Mary Janes this summer I needed a reliable sturdy boot for the winter, and this is the BEST one I have ever purchased! The style is perfect for work and every-day use and the leather is durable and soft. If I don’t wear these shoes then my back starts hurting again, so these are my saving grace I recommend these to anyone who has lower back pain, problems with posture, and who want to get a little more out of their every-day walks. They are a great way to stay in shape in the city and are so versatile I can wear them to almost any occasion Thank you again and hope you enjoy your pair!”

-Always on Foot from San Francisco, CA

“The boots are my 4th pair of MBT’s. I have the original sneakers, the sandals, the new Mary Jane style and now, the boots. They are so comfortable that at this point I wear only MBT’s unless I have a formal event. It’s like having shock-absorbers on your feet! My chronic back pain is gone, and I can walk and walk. They are a life-saver. I’m getting my friends into them and people ask me where I got those “cool boots”. They also last forever. [...] I recommend these to anyone with feet.”

-TwirlyDancer from Queens, NY

“I’ve had surgery on both of my knees and need replacement on both. MBT’s are the only shoes I can walk in without a walking cane. I’m so pleased at how attractive these boots are! They are sooo comfortable and for the 1st time since my 1st surgery I am wearing a skirt again and feel beautiful again! I highly recommend these boots to anyone!!!”

-lealey2 from New Orleans, LA

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With such stylish shoes, no one will ever know that these shoes were actually made for walking!

I admit when it comes to winter snow boots, Mephisto isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. I mean, they only make walking shoes and sandals, right? WRONG! To my surprise, I stumbled upon the Allrounder by Mephisto Nord Waterproof Boot.

These boots really are stylish compared to other snow boots, in my opinion. Function meets fashion with the Allrounder Nord – the waterproof nylon upper is insulated to keep your feet warm and dry. The brown suede lining adds durability and the adjustable strap for a secure fit. I really fancy the fur closure at the top of the shaft. The fur adds a bit of fashion-forwardness to an otherwise plain looking snow boot. The interior of the boot is also lined with plush fur. (Don’t worry PETA supporters – it is lined with faux fur. So no cute animals were hurt in the process!) The outsole is made of a flexible, latex rubber sole designed to absorb shock and anti-slipping.

For those who are not familiar with Mephisto, here’s a quick scoop. Mephisto is a world-renowned footwear manufacturer originating in France. All Mephisto shoes are designed with comfort in mind, and composed of only high quality, technologically advanced materials. Believe me, the French really know their shoes!

So don’t let the weather report keep you indoors. The Allrounder Nord Snow Boot by Mephisto will motivate you to get out and walk your dog in the snow or wear them to the store. Besides, it would be a waste to keep such stylish and comfortable boots in your closet, wouldn’t you agree?

As fall turns into winter and rain turns to snow, we remember the importance of waterproof footwear. And when it’s time to gear up, there’s certainly no shortage in selection — there are winter-ready walking shoes, muscle-toning shoes, boots, clogs, and more. Though there are over 100+ waterproof styles to choose from, here are our top 10 waterproof footwear styles for winter weather.

1. Women’s UGG Australia Women’s Wallingford

2. Women’s MBT Chapa Gore-Tex in Ebony

3. Women’s Ecco Rise Boot Gore-Tex in Black Leather

4. Women’s Mephisto Linda in Stretch Gore-Tex

5. Women’s Clarks Bold Crystal in Black Leather

6. Men’s Merrell Radius in Nubuck

7. Men’s MBT Moto Gore-Tex in Black Nubuck

8. Men’s Ecco Cusco in Espresso Gore-Tex

9. Men’s MBT Shuguli Gore-Tex in Leather

10. Men’s Stone from Allrounder by Mephisto

One of things we’ve noticed this season is a definite trend of the color grey. And while we have plenty of other grey footwear to showcase, we’ve found these to be our favorite amongst our top sellers and rising stars this fall. Without further ado, here’s our top ten list of grey fashion forward fall footwear.

1. UGG Australia Knightsbridge – Shadow Grey

2. MBT Nama – Grey Leather

3. BeautiFeel Filippa – Graffiti Patent Leather

4. Naot Trendy – Grey/Navy Leather

5. Clarks Diamond Sparkle – Pewter Suede/Leather

6. UGG Australia Bailey Button – Grey

7. Merrell Arabesque – Gunsmoke Mesh / Leather

8. Ecco Elba Mary-Jane – Titanium Nubuck

9. Allrounder by Mephisto Nimbo – Graphite Suede / Leather

10. Naot Allure Boot – Grey Patent Leather