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: Apr 12, 2010
Reviewer: Scott B from Los Angeles
Overall: Rated:4 stars!
Comfort: Rated:4 stars!
Style: Rated:4 stars!
Great idea/concept, better than running shoes/sneakers for painless walking, but I walk 4 miles/day and the shoes wear out in 60 days and require an $85 resole. Not very durable. Poor lateral support.
Posted: Apr 10, 2010
Reviewer: David L from Laurinburg, NC
Overall: Rated:4 stars!
Comfort: Rated:4 stars!
Style: Rated:4 stars!
I have plantar fasciitis (foot pain), from walking on cement all day, so I tried these shoes. I would say that I love these shoes; great style and workmanship, however I do not think I could wear them on an 8 hour shift. They do not make my feet any worse (which is a good thing ). I am able to walk without pain. But they are heavy, and they do change the way you walk. I do not recommend walking on cobblestone streets or a lot of stairs like I did in these.
Posted: Apr 8, 2010
Reviewer: Bob B from Scandia, MN
Overall: Rated:4 stars!
Comfort: Rated:4 stars!
Style: Rated:4 stars!
My first pair of MBTs. Have since bought a pair of sandals and wear them as I write this. The Chapa GTX pair that I have feels wider that I expected, and slightly bigger than I expected. That said, they are exceptionally comfortable when you are moving. Standing around in these shoes takes some getting used to -- you never quite stand still for all of the motion at the back of the shoe, but that's the point. Over time I can see how I will realize extended benefits of the physiological design in my legs and back. Expensive shoes, and somewhat "unstylish" to put it nicely -- but I'm in them for the comfort.
Posted: Apr 5, 2010
Reviewer: Bob R from Pawlet, VT
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
MBT Chapa -This is my third pair of MBT footwear. The unique structure relieves pressure on my heels. No orthotic is required. Shoe size and "feel" is identical between all 3 pairs, including the boots. ONCE USED TO MBT SHOES I WEAR NOTHING ELSE EXCEPT WHEN DRESS SHOES ARE APPROPRIATE.
Posted: Apr 3, 2010
Reviewer: BOOT C from Sedona, AZ
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 wider than marked
I really was more disappointed with this boot than other reviewers. Felt the shaft was wide, material poor. The idea of design was good, but not with the plum boot.
Posted: Apr 1, 2010
Reviewer: Jeff M from Bethesda, MD
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
New Chapas-Took a bit of getting used to them, but given the unique design this is not surprising. Really comfortable. If you have weak ankles or overpronate, go slow on the break-in. I got the Rock color so it won't show dirt so easily.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Bogs Boots
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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