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: Feb 27, 2010
Reviewer: from Ohio
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
This shoe is really comfortable. I ordered 1/2 size larger, and kept it so I could wear thicker socks. I also tried 2 other styles and would have needed the 1/2 size larger just to fit. Would recommend for anyone to help your posture.
Posted: Feb 26, 2010
Reviewer: Debra T from Austin, Texas
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
Great choice for me. I stand on my feet all day on concrete floors and find that my feet and back no longer bother me as they did. I am glad I decided to make the investment.
Posted: Feb 12, 2010
Reviewer: LInda P from Los Angeles, California
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Very comfortable and very easy to get used to. First day, I forgot I had them on and wore them around the house for about four hours. I did notice that my legs were tired and realized why. There is definitely toning of the calves. Not seen any change in the rear yet. I did not follow the recommendation that I read somewhere about going down one half size. With socks, the shoe is about one half size too large. It is still comfortable and I just wear slightly thicker socks. The shoes look much better in person and give the illusion that your feet are smaller.
Posted: Feb 1, 2010
Reviewer: from MichiganTun
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
Best shoe I've ever had!
This shoe eliminated my foot pain! I have Frieberg's disease, and bought these as my last resort before surgery. Thanks goodness I tried them. What a miracle. I now bought the MaryJane style Tunisha too.
Posted: Jan 27, 2010
Reviewer: Shalhoop from Birmingham, Alabama
Overall: Rated:3 stars!
Comfort: Rated:3 stars!
Style: Rated:3 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I thought I was a huge MBT fan. I have a pair of sandals that I never took off all summer. They just seemed to soothe my back. These tennis shoes have been a disaster for me. To get the proper length I had to get a little bit larger. When I got larger, the heel is entirely too wide and slips. I made the mistake of keeping them, thinking I could use heel grips. I'm now stuck with a very expensive pair of shoes that I can't wear.
Posted: Jan 26, 2010
Reviewer: Sue from
Overall: Rated:3 stars!
Comfort: Rated:3 stars!
Style: Rated:3 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Looking for some help. I have had a pair of MBT's for over two years and I can't wear them comfortably for very long. I always blister on the inside of one heal with the motion of the foot. I've tried pads on the tongue inside the heal, different lacing. Anyone have a similar problem and find a solution?
Posted: Jan 24, 2010
Reviewer: from Waukesha, WI
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Great shoes! I am an individual who typically wears heels everyday to work and when I would switch to a sport shoe (like Nike). During the weekend my back would hurt and I was not even wearing the shoes all day. I decided to try these for the multiple benefits they provide (better posture, strengthen core...). My recommendation would be to only wear these a few hours a day initially (I believe the DVD also instructs to do that as well) then increase the time you wear these. I can now wear these all day on the weekends without issue and now no more backaches. I don't think I will ever switch back to a normal sport shoe again. One additional note on size...I am in between an 8.5 & 9. I went with the 8.5 and had no issues.
Posted: Jan 22, 2010
Reviewer: Steve M from Trout Creek, Montana
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I have two pair of MBT shoes and absolutely love them. My wife wanted a second pair and since the factory didn't have the style she wanted... we tried Zappos. The first pair didn't fit. The second pair didn't fit either. We went with a different style and they fit perfect. The customer service was outstanding. The agent walked me through the return process and even sent me the (free) return label while I was on the phone. She guaranteed me the shoes the next day - and this was December 23, 09. Unbelievable.
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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