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: Jan 8, 2010
Reviewer: from The Land of Steady Habits (CT)
Overall: Rated:4 stars!
Comfort: Rated:4 stars!
Style: Rated:4 stars!
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I keep trying to find a style in MBT that both fits and looks good. I am looking for that relief from backaches that come from standing in a classroom all day. The fit wasn\'t too bad on these, but my toes were touching the inside front of the shoe a bit. The MBT website says that is ok, though. I had no heel slip, either, something I\'ve found with other styles. But, I just didn\'t care for the silver X designs on these. I felt that I looked like a Skateboardin\' Granny. They are also too sneakery looking for work shoes. So, back they go.
Posted: Feb 24, 2010
Reviewer: Ellen j from rochester, ny
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 plantar fasciitis and after coming out of a cast my dr. recommended these shoes to me. They are great. I have a whole wardrobe of "foot friendly" shoes: Dansko, Sofft, Softspots, etc. but for plantar fasciitis, 'cause the heel is slightly elevated, these shoes can not be beat. Order 1/2 size up. I ordered the MBT mary janes first but the velco strap tends to loosen up as you wear them. These you can lace and they stay snug. Highly recommend.
Posted: Feb 4, 2010
Reviewer: Donna from Savannah GA
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
2nd pair -
I have these shoes in white with orange which I use at the gym. I think their great so much so that I'm ordering a second pair in black for work. I don't find that MBT's run smaller for me they fit true to size.
Posted: Jan 29, 2010
Reviewer: from Seattle
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
Fantastic shoes! I love the way I walk in them and can definitely feel the 'workout'. Highly recommended. I ordered a half size up as suggested and they fit just fine.
Posted: Jan 6, 2010
Reviewer: from VA
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
These are great shoes! They improve my posture and reinforce my plan to be smart and have fun while pursuing a healthy lifestyle! I purchased a 9, even though I normally wear an 8. This allows me to wear thick socks and to wear these even when my feet tend to swell at the end of the day. I'm worth the investment and so are you!
Posted: Jan 19, 2010
Reviewer: Erica from Austin, TX
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
I wear a size 8 in most shoe brands. In this style, the 8.5 fit perfectly without making my feet look huge. I was hesitant to spend this amount of money on shoes but it proved to be an extremely worthy investment. I no longer feel pain in my ankles and knees after walking and my legs are more toned. I\'ve already started getting rid of the other shoes in my closet.
Posted: Jan 15, 2010
Reviewer: K K from Saint Augustine, Florida
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
Purchased both MBT Walk and Skechers Shape Ups at same time. Had a friend tell me about the Skechers, but read previous Zappos reviews on MBT. Decided to do my own comfort analysis. When received I put one of each on and walked around for awhile and chose the one that was most comfortable to me. It was the MBTs; they cost more, but I have hip problems from time to time and comfort was more important. Will say they are incredible for your posture; you can't walk in them without holding your shoulders up. They do run 1/2 size small. Wear a 7, ordered 7 1/2. Fits great. Definitely help with toning, too. I walk every day and can tell difference since started wearing; however, they are not good for running or walking on steep incline.
Posted: March 1, 2010
Reviewer: from CA
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I recently had a lumbar spinal fusion & walking is the only form of exercise I can do. After wearing my MBT shoes for the first time I noticed that I stood straighter and had slightly less lower back pain. For people with lower back pain, I think they are worth the high cost. As to sizing, buy at least 1/2 size up from your regular size and if there is any doubt, go a full size up. I wear between a 7 & 7.5 normally and I ordered an 8 in these shoes. They fit just a tad snug. The next pair I buy will probably be an 8.5. That I'm already thinking of my next pair despite the expense tells you how happy I am with these shoes!
Posted: March 5, 2010
Reviewer: Meredith W from Pennsylvania
Overall: Rated:5 stars!
Comfort: Rated:5 stars!
Style: Rated:5 stars!
I love my MBTs! I have flat feet and lots of pain from standing and walking. The way the MBTs rock, there isn\'t excessive pressure on a single part of my foot and I can do more with less pain. They say not to use orthotics with them, but the way my feet roll in, I have to and it helps a lot. \r\n\r\nNot all MBTs work for me with my flat feet...my feet roll in with some of them. This one is particularly good for my feet! It\'s also springy which helps lower my pain, too. \r\n\r\nI tried the Skechers version of this kind of shoe and my feet rolled in terribly in all of them. There\'s no question for me that MBTs are worth the money. I haven\'t worn anything else for 2 years now!
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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