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Post by Happygoin on Jul 11, 2007 7:32:27 GMT -5
Holger, I've wondered this, maybe you know. Since Mephistos are a French product, are they any less expensive in Paris than in the US?
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Post by sistereurope on Jul 11, 2007 8:11:06 GMT -5
My husband "fell off" of his dansko clogs once when we were in Parisand twisted his ankle (luckily it was mild and it didn't really disrupt our trip)...so yes, sometimes comfort does NOT equal safety!!
Hope that you heal and are good to go for Paris, Holger!
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Post by goldenmama on Jul 11, 2007 8:25:51 GMT -5
Oh, a shoe discussion! ;D Since I am well over the age of 21, my solution to the sore feet in ballet flats and espadrilles was to pack about 8 different pairs. (Hey, my luggage was well under the weight limit!) Then when my feet hurt from one pair, I'd switch to another pair the next day! Stylin" baby!
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Post by dep0515 on Jul 11, 2007 8:36:50 GMT -5
Cybee - Actually, after the Naot discussions yesterday I ordered a pair. But since I'm going in October, I got a regular "shoe" style, not a sandal (the style name is Salvador). I will do a comparison for you on the Merrells and Naots once I get them! Of course, like Happy says, everyone is different, but I'm more than willing to share my opinion!
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Post by dep0515 on Jul 11, 2007 10:58:34 GMT -5
Cybee - yes those ARE cute! And remember, one can never have too many shoes!!
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Post by sistereurope on Jul 11, 2007 11:08:44 GMT -5
Dep, I know that Shoesy would DEFINITELY agree with that statement so I have exalted you in her honor!
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Post by Happygoin on Jul 11, 2007 11:25:21 GMT -5
Speaking of Shoesy, she must be high over the Atlantic heading west just about now...
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Post by Anne on Jul 11, 2007 11:43:10 GMT -5
Hey, I'm back from Germany and loook at my new Birkenstocks ! They are incredibly comfortable, with foot support everywhere, a great alternative to flip-flops . Please Sister, don't tell me that they look "granola" (I didn't know this expression but I like it)
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Post by sistereurope on Jul 11, 2007 12:01:16 GMT -5
No anne, I wouldn't call them granola - they're too stylish!! Actually, I'd call them "groovy", because of the paisley design. In any event, they are definitely some birkenstocks I WOULD wear! Very cool - thanks for posting the pic ;D
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jul 11, 2007 12:02:08 GMT -5
Wow, Birkenstocks have really grown up since Berkeley in the 70s!
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Post by Anne on Jul 11, 2007 12:05:20 GMT -5
Thank you sooo much for your approval Sister and Becky, I just love them
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Post by GitteK on Jul 11, 2007 12:20:51 GMT -5
anne - love your klip-klapper !!! They look exactly like mine, only mine are with turquoise paillettes and white/beige/copper pearls !!
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Post by cybee on Jul 11, 2007 12:28:37 GMT -5
Hey, GitteK! Those sound like your "thongs" you were going to sport daringly in Paris! ;D Klipklappers..another new term for moi! (gone are the days that one can say "thongs" without raised eyebrows! ha!)
Ann266, I like your "klip-klappers" (as GitteK would say!). Tres fun!
Dep, I just checked out the Naot Salvadors! I like those a lot too! They have a good shape and look and if they are comfy....viola!
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Post by mtngrl on Jul 11, 2007 12:43:55 GMT -5
Those are cute!!! Much better looking than my DH's birks, lol!
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Post by GitteK on Jul 11, 2007 12:52:02 GMT -5
BTW - the Birkenstock shop in Le Marais was totally crowded when I walked by it in June !! And the customers looked very French to me. cybee - they are called "klip-klapper" (no -s) in DK because of the sound they make. Last week in FigaroMadame there was a feature of tongs (which IS the French word) - I can reveal that the multicoloured red-orange-yellow-lilac-blue-green klip-klapper made of plastic/rubber that you would wear on the beach are acknowledged also as street fashion for les Parisiennes ! And in Paris they say "clap-clap" ! Look:
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Post by Happygoin on Jul 11, 2007 13:06:09 GMT -5
Wow..Anne!...Birkenstocks that even a card-carrying Republican would wear happily! Those are great. I really like 'em.
Anyone know anthing about the Mephistos in Paris? I asked Holger a while ago but she must be off line. I'm wondering if they're any less expensive in Paris since it's a French company.
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Post by Anne on Jul 12, 2007 6:10:54 GMT -5
Thank you everyone for praising my new babies . Actually Gitte, mine don't make this klip-klap sound : one of the reason why I chose this design is that the upper part "wraps" the foot enough so that the foot is more or less stuck down to the shoe sole when walking, even though there is no strap at the back . Happygoin : Mephisto are considered as rather expensive shoes, even in France . How expensive compared to the US, I cannot tell you . But I spotted a pair of Mephisto sandals in a shoe shop window this morning, they were 105 euros regular price . I assume that their walking shoes must be quite more expensive . And I just looked in my dictionary what "thong" means : I wanted to know what you were all making private jokes about ;D
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Post by Shoesy on Jul 12, 2007 6:47:09 GMT -5
Since you guys are talking about shoes, I'll say "HI" to all of you from my sister's house in N.Y. I'm still a bit zonked from yesterday's long flight. But I'm in a good mood. ;D
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Post by sistereurope on Jul 12, 2007 7:18:09 GMT -5
Hi Shoesy! Thanks for stopping by (although we did lure you in with all our talk of shoes). Have a wonderful time in NY!
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Post by holger on Jul 12, 2007 7:32:54 GMT -5
;D Hi, I have only bought Mephistos here in either NYC or Philadelphis. My feet ar very narrow and there is only one walking shoe model, I can wear--the Rush. have never looked at the store in Paris but will this trip. generally do not have good luck buying shoes in Europe even the same brands I get here like Naot, Mephisto, Finn Comfort, etc. The Rush run about $250 and the Mephisto sandals I have about $130. But I cannot walk quite as long or as far in the sandals.
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