Customer Reviews

Back pain? GONE!
I've been wearing these shoes for 2 1/2 years. I bought them because I hoped it would help me with my daily back pain (I was taking antiinflamatories on a daily basis). Let me also tell you that I'm active. I'm used to aerobic exercise, and I'm fit. Running is my passion and I didn't want to give it up. It was like this, I would wake up pain free, would run on the treadmil and stretch, run some errands and there she was the back pain. Then she'll visit with me till the end of the day. Of course it kept getting worse, till the point I would get out of bed pain free and after walking around the house a little bit there she was the back pain waiting on me to keep me company for the rest of the day.
I was researching on the internet when I bumped into these shoes. Actually I was looking for some Birkenstocks when I found MBTs. I was so desperate to come up with a solution for my back pain that I made my husband drive me to Texas, about 70 miles far from where I live, to Frisco so that I could get them that very same day. I didn't want having to wait for the MTBs being shipped and stuff.

They advise you to get started little by little and there is a DVD and a pamphlet that cames along with instructions. Anyway, I put MBTs on and got out of the store, did grocery shopping and the relief was so big I wore the shoes for the rest of the day. Next day I put them on when I woke up (literally) and ever since I've wore it for 2 years straight. Sandals in the summer and sneakers in the winter. I like the sandals best. No more pain, no more pills. Although I am fit, my legs got a little bit tired during the first week or so because you start using muscles that might have never been requested before. In the past 6 months I haven't been wearing them as often, I just walk on them when I exercise on the treadmil (running on them is pretty tough, it's like running on very soft sand) and I also make sure I have them on when cleanning the house and traveling. These sandals are just perfect for traveling. I'm brazilian married to an american, so I visit my country often and a 10 hour flight can get your feet pretty swollen. Studies show that you still maintain your good posture for 2 or 3 days when not wearing the MBTs.

Bottom line, they took my back pain away for good. I was told they might loose their cushioning after a year but no. Good quality shoes, I'm still wearing the first pair of sandals and sneakers I bought. As far as muscular improvement I havent' noticed much since I was already fit when I started wearing them. I've seen websites that would advertise the fact that these shoes improve your celulite and things like that. MBT Company is very serious and doesn't mention anything like that. I know that some fancy spas do sell them. MBTs are bulky and heavier than normal shoes but nevertheless very comfortable.
When you find something that takes your pain away like I found relief in these pair of shoes, you stick with it.

Boing! Boing! Boing! WHEEEEE!!! These sandals are FUN!!
I bought a pair of these sandals (I also had to buy the "boost" shoe) after trying them on in the local shopping mall. At first I was perplexed, looking at the base of the shoe, and wondering why it was banana shaped. Then I tried them on, after reading about them in the pamphlet. All I can say is WOW!!! As soon as I put them on, I thought they were a strange sensation, then as I walked around the store, I was overcome with a euphoria which I had never experienced before, in a pair of sandals. At first, there is an unusual balancing act happening, but once you walk in them, its like the "walk" had been reinvented! They are mega mega comfortable, and make you feel like you are floating! You can't be lazy in a pair of sandals like these, nor do you want to , they're just too fun to walk in....period. And they do make you work harder(without you noticing), with more pep in the step, you will want to walk longer, and faster, and you will feel the burn alot more than in your traditional sandals. I bought a pair of the "boost" MBT's which I use for jogging, and they feel just as great. They make any hard surface feel cushy, and lovely, like moss.....I am allways so excited to go for a jog now, because I will be doing something which feels good, and gets me a good workout. Perfect for anyone who has had injuries in the past from working out, and needs something that will not give much impact, when hitting the ground. I have told alot of people about these sandals, including my collegues at work, and they have tried them on and some have allready decided to buy a pair as well! These sandals get 6 stars from me!

comfortable!
I received my sandals today. I wore them around the house and found them to be very comfortable. We went out to dinner and I didn't have a problem walking. I usually take my shoes off as soon as I get in the house, but I kept these on all evening. I would recommend these to anyone looking for comfort and a well constructed sandal.