BEST BUYS -- Greer Wylder

Mephisto of Newport Beach is having its first sample sale at 10 a.m.

Wednesday. If you happen to wear a sample size -- men’s size 8 and 8 1/2

and women’s size 7 and 7 1/2 -- you’ll find bargains at the event.

Mephisto specializes in handmade walking shoes. Michael La Moria at

Mephisto Newport Beach says Mephisto is one of 5% of shoe companies that

still manufacturer shoes by hand.

“This feature allows the shoes to be torn apart and entirely recrafted

at a facility in the U.S. that takes the shoe down to the leather

uppers,” La Moria said. “Customers who invest in the brand, and who care

for their shoes by moisturizing and polishing the leather, can make their

shoes last a lifetime.”

La Moria has customers who have worn the same shoes for 10 to 12

years, and even one as long as 20 years. The cost of a recrafted shoe is

$65 for sandals and $85 for all other shoes. Mephisto was developed by

Martin Michaeli in Sarrebourg, France and has grown to more than 300

stores worldwide. It’s considered a leader in the growing trend of

comfort footwear. Mephisto Newport Beach is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The store carries

the entire collection of Mephisto footwear for men and women, including

dress, casual, comfort walking, sandals, outdoor hiking and trekking, and

golf. It’s at 1727 Westcliff Court, Newport Beach. (949) 642-3338.

Newport Center Orthopedic Inc. Medical and Surgical Supplies is having

a one-day sale Wednesday. All support stockings will be reduced 20%.

They’re designed to improve blood flow, reduce swelling, relieve the pain

of varicose veins and help reduce fatigued legs. During the sale,

representatives from Jobst stockings will be available for questions.

Free with purchase is a Jobst skin care travel pack and Jobst Jolastic

washing solution. Newport Center Orthopedic is at 400 Newport Center

Drive, Suite 104, Newport Beach. (949) 644-0065.

The Environmental Nature Center will have its Fall Faire and Pumpkin

Patch at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The annual event will include a silent

auction, nature center tours, children’s activities, opportunity drawing,

food, beverages, music and gifts and native plants. Local sponsors

include Shirley’s Bagels, SunFlour Bakery, Haute Cakes Caffe, Clayton

Shurley’s Texas BBQ, The Pizza Bakery, The Balboa Bay Club, In-N-Out

Burger, The Irvine Photography, Mi Casa, Newport Landing, Newport

Workout, Nikki’s Flag Shop, A’Maree’s, Balboa Island Ferry, Brett’s Photo

Express, C’est Si Bon Bakery, Cinderella Bakery, El Ranchito, El Torito

Grill and John L. Blom It’s at 1601 16th St., Newport Beach. (949)

645-8489.

The inaugural 17th Street Village Street Fair will take place from 11

a.m. to 3 p.m. today between Orange and Irvine avenues. The Fall Harvest

Festival theme will include crafts, music, food, pumpkin patch, face

painting, pony rides and a petting zoo.

Cost Plus World Market is having specials on all kinds of items in the

store, including striped and solid rugs at $6.99 each, two for $25 wood

folding trays, two for $29 wood folding chairs, two for $12 hand soap and lotion, 25% off on all kitchen towels, 20% off on all dinnerware, 20% off

on open stock flatware and 20% off on all cafe barware. The sale will end

Sunday. Cost Plus World Market is at South Coast, on the corner of

Sunflower Avenue and Bristol Street. (714) 957-6553.

Benihana is having a grand reopening special for its new sushi bar --

hand rolls are $1.95 every day, and sushi is $1 Saturdays and Sundays.

Benihana is at 4250 Birch St., Newport Beach. (949) 955-0822.

Flowers Direct offers weekly bargains on flowers. Examples of specials

are Casablanca Lilies at $5.99 each, ranunculus at $3.99 each, sunflowers

at 99 cents, Ecuadorian roses at 99 cents and dahlias at 99 cents.

Flowers Direct also does weddings, funerals and parties. It’s at 882 W.

16th St., Newport Beach. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through

Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. (949) 650-5700.

Home & Garden Vintage Furniture is having a liquidation sale. Some

pieces are on silent auction, and the final day of business is Nov. 30.

It’s at 369 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa.

* BEST BUYS appears Thursdays and Saturdays. Send information to Greer

Wylder at 330 W. Bay St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627, or via fax at (949)

646-4170.