Product Description
Mbt Shoes Product Description
Footwear with a unique sole construction that mimics the feeling of walking barefoot on sand, activating muscles throughout the body and relieving stress on joints. Product Details
Product Details
>Size: 8 D(M) US >Brand: MBT >Fabric type: Mesh, waterproof and leather >Dimensions: 3.00 pounds
The Chapa GTX is constructed of rich nubuck leather allowing for breathable wear The GORE-TEX shell while totally waterproof is also permeable to allow water vapor to escape The MBT Dry & Cool mesh and foam sock lining probides both breathability and moisture management. Perforated EVA insole provides added cushioning while at the same time reducing odor due to its antibacterial treatment. Glass fiber and TPU shank adds firmness to sole construction while ensuring even weight distributation and a natural rolling movement of the foot. PU midsole with pivot is the balancing section underneath the metatarsus which requires an active rolling movement with every step. Activate a large number of muscles while wearing these shoes while walking or just standing. The Masai Sensor creates the pleasant feeling of walking on soft moss or a sandy beach. Instantly offers a natural instability to which the body automatically reacts increasing muscle activity. Durable rubber outsole constructed from 20 different compounds offer lightweight support with good traction on a variety of surfaces.
Recent Customer Reviews
Posted: Mar 29, 2010
Reviewer: from Nashville TN
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
MBTs are the greatest! As a nurse, I am on my feet for 12 hours/day. I was having difficulty with back, knee, and foot pain. My coworkers urged me to try a pair. The MBTs allow me to work pain free. It takes about two seconds to get used to them, and they are worth every penny. And, the last longer than regular sneaks.
Posted: Mar 27, 2010
Reviewer: from Atlanta, GA
Overall: Rated:2 stars!
Comfort: Rated:2 stars!
Style: Rated:2 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
About six years ago, I bought a pair of MBTs (the higher version of the sports shoe) and fell in love with them. It is finally time to replace them and I chose the sports lows. While it\'s a nice shoe, and the fit was true (I wear a 7 and size 37 fit perfectly), the heel slips. Thicker socks did not help, so I sent them back. I\'m trying a different model now. Much thanks to Zappos for being so awesome about exchanges!
Posted: Mar 25, 2010
Reviewer: Mima from Missouri
Overall: Rated:4 stars!
Comfort: Rated:4 stars!
Style: Rated:4 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Ugly though they are, I have to wear my MBT sandals if I want to shop malls or trudge through airports. I decided to try to find an enclosed shoe for winter and ordered several pairs. (Thanks,Zappos!) After reading reviews, I ordered 1/2 size larger. With this shoe, the length was perfect. However, MBT says all their shoes are made on the same last. Not so! This shoe had no toe wiggle room, something I need (ingrown toenails and cyst on a knuckle). Other than that, this shoe was so comfortable (good arch support!), but I have to send it back. (Thanks again, Zappos!)
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Posted: Mar 23, 2010
Reviewer: Lou D from Notre Dame area, Indiana
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I didn't know about MBT shoes until I saw a fitness director and others wearing them at a gym. When asked how they liked their MBTs, the reply was always, "They're great!" It took me a long time to come around to thinking it was even possible that a pair of shoes could benefit me sufficiently to be worth that price. If I had gone with the Sport Lows sooner, I would have avoided some tendinitis that I brought on by wearing lesser shoes and walking a big flea market! Also, my kitchen has a tile floor that's very hard on feet and back, but these shoes have so much cushion and support that it no longer bothers me! Getting used to the MBT concept for me was not a problem and the shoes were comfortable straight from the box. I especially like the lacing system and comfy shoe tongue styling. I measure size 7-1/2 and these in 7-1/2 fit perfectly. My thinking on the future is why would I ever want to switch from MBT for my standard shoe. Price? Maybe, but the quality is such they will wear well and I honestly like the look and the feel of walking in these shoes. Add me to the Zappos fans; they had the size, color and style that I had searched for in two cities, and their service is personable and a cut above.
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Posted: Mar 20, 2010
Reviewer: Judy B from Bardstown, KY
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
After a bad auto accident 8 years ago I was barely walking. Three years ago I discovered MBTs and they have changed my life. Of course I still can't walk very far, but am now independent enough to drive and then walk from a handicap parking space into an electric cart in a store. I have introduced MBTs to many people who have also been greatly helped by them. I can only wear a few styles as I need deep heel and toe boxes (have to build the right shoe up 5/8"). The Sport Low has those features, plus they do not rub the place on my ankle where I have pins and rods. Zappos is helpful over the phone, courteous, carry all MBT styles and deliver promptly.
Posted: Mar 18, 2010
Reviewer: from
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I have been walking with these shoes for approximately 3 weeks. I love what it is doing for my legs and bottom, the only complaint is I am still getting blisters after every 3 mile walk. But still worth the little pain. The feeling you get after walking with this shoes gives you a feel of satisfaction you walked and are getting results. I will eventually get myself a black pair to match my walking gear. Thanks to the genius that came up with such a shoe.
Posted: Mar 15, 2010
Reviewer: Jamie from
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I love my MBTs. I was really unsure weather I should buy a pair seeing as they are a bit pricey, but they are worth every penny. I was training to run a marathon, but that came to a standstill when my knee gave out on me. My Mother would not stop talking about the difference the MBTs had made for her. She went from having spurs on her heels which made walking her dogs impossible without pain, to being able to walk three miles at a time with no discomfort. On account of this change she lost eighteen pounds. I decided to give them a try and I am so glad I did. I no longer have knee pain and I can walk for ten miles at a time with no discomfort. I hope to start training for the marathon again. I don't recommend running with these shoes, which is why I will be using a different pair of shoes for marathon training, but these are great for brisk walking. I do want to mention that after doing quite of bit of research about the difference between the Skechers Shape-Ups and the MBTs, I went with the MBTs. I noticed when I tried on the Shape-Ups at the store and walked in them for a bit that my feet had very little support and seemed to sink into them. Yes, they were more comfortable then a regular tennis shoe, but they basically just felt like the only difference was the foam. So in short though they are cheaper than the MBTs, I am really glad I chose as I did.
Posted: Mar 12, 2010
Reviewer: Lynne from IL
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I totally love these shoes. They have helped my hip and knee pain tremendously. I highly recommend these shoes. Wish they would make a little dressier one this comfortable for women to wear for dress. I train for BeautiControl and stand for 8 hours and would love to wear these while training so I'm not as exhausted at the end of the day!
Posted: Mar 10, 2010
Reviewer: from Honolulu, HI
Overall: Rated:4 stars!
Comfort: Rated:4 stars!
Style: Rated:4 stars!
These are really nice shoes, but they run narrow. I'd suggest a half to a full size larger than the size you usually wear.
Posted: Mar 9, 2010
Reviewer: Linda H from
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
As a nurse with a bad back, I have found that these shoes do everything they say they do. I'm so satisfied with them, that I just bought 2 more pairs: dress and hiking. I thought I would have a hard time adjusting to them, but not so. As soon as I put them on, it was pure comfort and support. I cannot say enough good things about them. I will always wear MBT shoes whether it's work, play or business. They really take the stress off of my back.
Posted: Mar 6, 2010
Reviewer: Diane from Fort Myer, Florida
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Love them! I am a nurse and work 12 hour shifts. I was going through new shoes every 3 months. I suffer from morton's neuroma and it is not easy to find shoes that do not irritate. I have the same pair of MBTs now for 3 years! I need to get the soles replaced, but other than that... they are a "foot saver"! There are imitations out there now, but I will never buy anything but MBTs!
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Posted: Mar 4, 2010
Reviewer: Judy A from Rome, GA
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
So far I really like these shoes. I found they did run a size small. They felt weird at first, but today after 13 hours at work, my back didn't hurt like it usually does. Really does help with your posture, too.
Posted: Mar 2, 2010
Reviewer: J N from San Clemente, CA
Overall: Rated:3 stars!
Comfort: Rated:3 stars!
Style: Rated:3 stars!
I have the M walk MBTs and they are the only shoe that has cured my planter fasciitis. I am now able to stand on my feet again for 10 hrs at a time without foot pain! The sport low, however were not comfortable because my heel slipped out of the back and gave me blisters.
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Posted: Mar 1, 2010
Reviewer: Joyce L from West Hartford, Ct
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I have been having problems with my ankle tendons for well over a year. Two doctors said that I would be in an air cast or specially made cast with orthotics for the rest of my life. A third orthopedist said that I needed an operation that would have me off my leg for 3 months and on crutches for another 3 months. They described the operation as worse than if I had shattered all the bones. \r\nMy acupunturist recommended MBT shoes. I bought the shoes 2 sizes bigger than I normally would get so that I could put in my inserts and the cast. Using the cast and the MBT\'s allowed me to be pain free and even be able to dance. After buying 6 pairs of MBT\'s, everything from work shoes, sneakers, dress shoes and sandles, I visited with yet another dr. in NYC. He said that the MRI showed that I truly needed an operation, but was interested in how I was able to compensate enough to gain strength in other areas of my ankle so that I could now walk, although with discomfort across the room without a shoe. I could eve briefly go up to stand on my toes. \r\nThe answer is simple. MBT shoes allowed me to actually exercise my ankle all day!!! \r\nBecause I was able to develop other areas of my ankle I was given another option instead of an operation. I had a simple procedure called PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma. I can now wear MBT\'s with out a brace and walk without pain!!!\r\n\r\n
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Why MBT Shoes?
- Activate Neglected Muscles
- Improve Posture, Circulation & Gait
- Tone and Shape Your Body
- Reduce Stress on Knee and Hip Joints
- Can Help With Foot, Hip, Leg & Back Problems
- Can Help with Muscle, Ligament, Tendon and Joint Injuries
- Equally Distributes Pressure Over the Whole Foot
Benefits of MBT Shoes
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When standing
- 10 degree posture/gait improvement
- +28% Buttock Muscle activity
- +37% rear thigh muscle activity
- +38% Lower limbs activity
When walking
- 10 degree posture/gait improvement
- +9% Buttock Muscle activity
- +19% rear thigh muscle activity
- +18% Lower limbs activity
- Increased abdominal activity
- -19% stress on hip and knee joints
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MBT, Masai Barefoot Technology, is the brainchild of Swiss engineer Karl Müller. While visiting Korea Müller discovered that walking on paddy fields barefoot eliminated his back pain. Upon returning to Switzerland, Müller started to develop a shoe that would duplicate the feeling of walking over those paddy fields, sand or any other soft natural terrain. It took several years but in 1996 MBT shoes were ready to be released to the world. Since then, MBT shoes are now sold in over twenty countries and sell approximately 1,000,000 pairs a year.
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