MAGASIN D'USINE MÉPHISTO

Access: From Strasbourg, A4 exit Lunéville.

1965 : With the savings made in the United States, Martin Michaeli creates in France his company Méphisto and the shoe of the same name. The moccasin becomes the spearhead of the brand. Its distribution begins in Germany, Austria, Benelux and Switzerland and then extends to the whole of Europe.

1973: Filing of a first patent concerning a specific method for the manufacture of shoes.

1975 : Méphisto goes international. Its new concept of leisure shoes for outdoor and city use revolutionizes the world of footwear with the Originals. A worldwide success.

1984 : Opening of the first Mephisto-Shop in Germany.

1985 : The company exports 80% of its production. Creation of a distribution subsidiary in Tokyo.

1987 : The company reinforces its position in the United States by creating a distribution subsidiary in California.

1989 : Creation of a subsidiary in Canada. The strong orientation towards nature, comfort and quality creates excellent conditions for the success of the brand in this country.

1995 : Opening of the 150th Mephisto-Shop.

1998 : The brand offers 600 models in 18,000 points of sale. Launch of the Mobils brand in the field of extreme comfort and orthopaedics.

2002: Launch of a new Lifestyle brand in the outdoor sector, Allrounder by Mephisto.

2003 : First collection of Lifestyle ready-to-wear and accessories.

2006: Soft-Air technology is integrated in all the brand's shoes.

2008 : Launch of the Sano brand, fitness and wellness shoes with 2-zone technology (stimulator and multivibration system).

2010: Opening of the 75th Mephisto-Shop in China, bringing the total number to 800 worldwide.

2015: Mephisto celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Special features: Men's, women's and children's shoes. Care products. Leather goods. Men's and women's clothing. Jewellery. Accessories (wallets, purses, bags, socks, belts...).

Products: Current collections Mephisto, Sano, Geox, Carlton, Converse, Gabor, TBS, Lloyd, Esprit, Pataugas, Kickers, GBB, Kangaroos... Out of stock, unsold and ^2nd choice for the brand Mephisto. Also a large choice of fashion accessories (umbrellas, gloves, belts, leather bags and jewellery) and quality leather jackets.

Advantages: Some items are on sale all year round. Club Carlton card (5% discount on each purchase). It is the largest shoe store in Eastern France with 30,000 models for women, men and children. Discounts can reach -70 %.

Futé: It is one of the flagships of the region's factory outlets, covering 2,000 square metres of sales area! Possibility to offer gift vouchers. TV space for children. The factory tour is guided and on request only.