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: May 30, 2009
Reviewer: Kelly from Seattle, WA
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
MBT Chapa in Chili - These are really nice MBTs! Beautiful nubuck leather and mesh fabric. It pains me to have to return them because I love this color style so much, but I found that they run a half size too small. For reference, I own the MBT Sport Low and wear a 9.5 in that shoe. I did find a different color style of the Chapa in a size 10 at a local store and paid a lot more for them than here at Zappos, but they do fit and are very comfortable. Highly recommend this MBT shoe; just size up.
Posted: May 4, 2009
Reviewer: from Tampa, FL
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 Review -
These are my third pair. Very comfortable. Can walk and run for hours. I bought these because they don't look like a sneaker.
Posted: Apr 30, 2009
Reviewer: from Iowa City, IA
Overall: Rated:4 stars!
Comfort: Rated:4 stars!
Style: Rated:4 stars!
I love MBTs and have owned other pair. However, this toebox is narrower than others and has given me corns on both feet, which have limited my ability to wear them. Disappointing, since they are a major investment! If you tend toward B+ width, I'd go up a 1/2 size or choose a model with a wider toebox.
Posted: Apr 25, 2009
Reviewer: from Oklahoma
Overall: Rated:1 stars!
Comfort: Rated:1 stars!
Style: Rated:1 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I was fooled!
I was fooled by the hype for these shoes!! Every time I wear them to walk 30 minutes a day, I get huge blisters (even with blister bandages) on the back of my heels, and my feet go NUMB after walking in them for 15 minutes!! I have had others watch me walk to make sure I was walking in them correctly and I have been, but I continue to have problems!! I have high arches, and knee problems. These shoes were recommend to me by several different people in different fields of work claiming that they really helped them. Well, after wearing them now for 3 months, trying to "break" them in, etc., I have come to the conclusion that the claims on these shoes are nothing but "hype". I would not recommend these shoes even to my dog (who has hip problems)!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Good Nikes or Addidas
Posted: Apr 23, 2009
Reviewer: from Charleston, SC
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
Fabulous -
I bought these shoes to wear to work. I am a runner and have developed "bad" knees... not only do I wear the shoes to work, but I wear them ALL the time! I NEVER experience knee pain while I am wearing the shoes. WELL worth the money.
Posted: Apr 21, 2009
Reviewer: from Vermont
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
MBT Chapa -
I love my sport low MBTs so much that I decided to get another style -- the Chapa style seemed a little bit tighter in the toe box, and had a higher counter (the part with the tab at the back of the ankle) than the sport low, so I needed to break them in. Only after 1 week, I was able to walk 3-5 miles... they are lovely and comfy just like my sport low style... I really like these as well...
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: sport low
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
Reviewer: from Utah
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I absolutely love this shoe! Walking and hiking can be painful for me because of my Plantar Fasciitis but with these MBT's, I feel no pain!!! Very cushy bottoms and no impact or pressure on my heels. I can't wait to get outside and walk now because of my MBT's. Oh, the shoe's heel is a bit stiff and takes some wearing in. Didn't cause blisters, just stiff.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Dansko, Birkenstock, Frye
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
Reviewer: from Terre Haute, Indiana
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
Greatest Walking Shoe Ever!
This is my second pair. I wore the treads on the first pair smooth. Makes a HUGE difference in you walking routine - the results are truly amazing - I am 58 and know what I'm talking about! Tones your legs and but, and makes the miles you walk burn those calories! I will never be without a pair! By 1/2 size larger than your dress shoes.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Nothing can take the place of this shoe
Posted: Apr 11, 2009
Reviewer: Su from Charleston, SC
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
Rock'n Roll mobility!
Well, they probably aren't for everyone, but for me they are GREAT! I've had extensive surgery and I no longer have a heel strike or toe off... that is until I put on these shoes. They do what my feet and ankles can't; therefore I now have a normal gait. I rated the "look" a 5, because they are well manufactured and there's is no way to cover-up the sole, without loosing the function they provide. Without their look they wouldn't be MBT! By the way, I don't need my orthotics with this shoe... it is ideal for the pronated foot!
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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