Mephisto.

Very pleased to have found out that I have won a pair of Grisport Modena shoes off Ebay at a bargain price. This is a very nice sporting shoe similar to Mephisto rainbow/cruiser. You can see the similarities between the two, the only difference is the price with Grisport retailing around the £40 pound mark.

Intrigued to find out if the Grisport match Mephisto in terms of quality, durability and style. Now anybody who knows about a decent shoe and after something different that will last eternity will know Mephisto, namely rainbows are a sound purchase, and a decent price too, ranging from £80 to £120. These shoes are handmade in France in their original factory and are respected in Germany, Canada and Japan. not too recognised on these shores, but I have to say they are by far the most comfortable shoe i own. The rainbow is known and worn by most from the range, but there are some lovely alternatives.

Look out for the gore-tex range, usually bit pricey but well worth it. part of that range includes the Sierra, a robust mid shoe which states internal airbag and handsewn Norwegian processes for strength and durability. I would put the Mephisto range up there with british heritage Clarks (natura), Finn Comfort, Jacoform and Redwing, all quality shoes in their own right.

If your in the market for a shoe which stands the test of time, then look no further, as long as you dont mind being referred to as a geography teacher.