Mephisto walking shoes

I am looking for good walking shoes. My wife and I are going on a
2-week vacation to Europe this fall with 3 other couples. We will be
doing a lot of walking. I don't generally do well with a lot of
walking. I'm 6'3", 225 lbs, and 60 years old. My feet and knees get
tired from walking and standing.

I was in a Nordstrom's store yesterday so I thought I would see what
they had in stock. The clerk recommended Mephisto. I tried on a pair
and they felt pretty comfortable. They also had nice styling. They
were also $300.

Can anyone say how Mephisto compares to, say, New Balance?

Thanks

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"Top Spin" wrote in message

> I am looking for good walking shoes. My wife and I are going on a
> 2-week vacation to Europe this fall with 3 other couples. We will be
> doing a lot of walking. I don't generally do well with a lot of
> walking. I'm 6'3", 225 lbs, and 60 years old. My feet and knees get
> tired from walking and standing.
>
> I was in a Nordstrom's store yesterday so I thought I would see what
> they had in stock. The clerk recommended Mephisto. I tried on a pair
> and they felt pretty comfortable. They also had nice styling. They
> were also $300.
>
> Can anyone say how Mephisto compares to, say, New Balance?
>

I pay closer to $60.00 for mine as I buy last years models. At $300.00 I'd
want to talk with others who had used them.

Walk a few hundred miles in them and see how they hold up.