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1965
MEPHISTO is established in Sarrebourg, France.
The son of a German retailer, Martin Michaeli creates the first line of MEPHISTO Shoes with the intention of marketing the best footwear money and technology can produce.
The company's manufacturing facility is located in this small, central area, well-known for its skilled, bilingual workforce.
Here the first MEPHISTO Moccasin is born.
1975
MEPHISTO becomes an international brand
Anticipating the sport and leisure trends, and eager to offer high quality comfort shoes, he creates a new concept of quality and design for walking shoes, ranging from sport and outdoor to leisure and city styles.
This revolutionary concept will become THE worldwide reference :
the ORIGINAL MEPHISTO LINE was born.
1984
Opening of the first MEPHISTO CONCEPT STORE
The first retail store to sell only MEPHISTO products in Aachen, Germany.
1985
MEPHISTO is awarded the OSCAR for exports by the French goverment.
MEPHISTO comes to Japan : the company's first subsidiary in a foreign country is headquartered in Tokyo.
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1987
MEPHISTO enters the U.S. Market
The world's finest comfort shoes come to America with the establishment of it's U.S. headquarters in California.
1989
MEPHISTO steps into Canada
The ingredients of comfort, technology and natural materials create the ideal shoe environment for the Canadian consumer.
1994
MEPHISTO captures its second French Oscar for exports
This prestigious award signifies the company's EMERGENCE as an international player and leader in the comfort market.
1995
MEPHISTO opens its 150th CONCEPT STORE
Martin MICHAELI becomes "Chevalier de l'Ordre National du Mérite".
1998
MEPHISTO selling over 600 styles for men and women
Now in 50 countries, the MEPHISTO brand is in 18,000 stores including over 350 concept locations.
1999
MEPHISTO is elected by the French retailers "Best shoe brand of France".
Martin MICHAELI, Founder and Chairman, becomes "Entrepreneur of the Year".
The first MCS openings in China and Russia.
2000
MEPHISTO for the second time "Best shoe brand of France".
Martin MICHAELI has got the high national decoration "Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur".
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