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

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8894 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 36-36.5 M EU / 6.5 B(M) US
• Color: Birch
• Brand: MBT
• Fabric type: Mesh and leather
• Dimensions: 2.00 pounds

Features

• Activates neglected muscles
• Improves posture and gait
• Tones and shapes the body
• Can help with back, hip, leg and foot problems
• Reduces stress on knee and hip joints

Amazon.com Review

At MBT we don't believe in shoes. We believe in footwear that makes you better from the ground up. MBT: The idea of Physiological Footwear MBT, Masai Barefoot Technology, was invented by Swiss engineer Karl Müller. During a visit to Korea he made the startling discovery that walking barefoot over paddy fields alleviated his back pain. Back in Switzerland, Müller began to develop a footwear technology that would make the natural instability of soft ground such as Korean paddy fields or the East African savannah accessible also to those, who have to walk on hard surfaces. In 1996, after years spent on research and development, Masai Barefoot Technology was mature enough to be launched on the market. MBTs are now available in over twenty countries, and approximately one million pairs of this revolutionary footwear technology are sold every year. How the anti-shoe is pro-body: Because of the specially designed sole, wearing MBTs significantly improves your gait and posture and relieves pressure on your joints and back. It also exercises a large number of muscles, whether you’re walking or standing. This, in turn, stimulates your metabolism, burns extra calories and speeds up muscle regeneration. In addition, MBTs can have a firming effect on abdominal, leg and buttock muscles. The key to MBT is its patented sole structure. The Shank, PU Midsole with Pivot and the Masai Sensor create a soft surface that is akin to walking barefoot on springy moss or on a sandy beach. This creates a natural instability underfoot, which activates the supporting muscle system and has positive effects on the entire body.

MBT technology mimicks walking in barefeet.

Wearing MBT mimicks walking on soft, natural ground. When the heel strikes, the heel sinks into the ground and the body has to stabilize. When the foot rolls forward, there is a controlled rolling over the balancing area towards the ball of the foot. The toe rolls off (without pressure).

MBT's ensure the foot’s natural rolling movement and optimizes pressure distribution over the whole sole.

The Anti-Shoe MBT would like to help people all over the world lead a healthier, more active and happier life. MBT is convinced that human fitness and health are significantly influenced by the way we walk – this conviction has already been substantiated objectively by many scientific studies. MBT therefore attempts to awaken and strengthen the awareness of physiologically correct walking among people world-wide by disseminating the idea and concept of MBT physiological footwear. The benefits of physiologically correct walking can thus be made available to as many people as possible all over the world, in a straightforward and uncomplicated way.

MBT's Masai Sensor creates natural instability, to which the body responds with increased muscle activity.

MBT's Patented Sole Technology The Lasting Board binds the upper and lower parts of MBTs together. The Shank provides firmness to the sole and also ensures the foot’s natural rolling movement and optimizes pressure distribution over the whole sole. The PU Midsole with Pivot triggers an active rolling movement and exercises a large number of stabilizing muscles throughout the entire body when walking or standing. The Masai Sensor creates natural instability, to which the body responds with increased muscle activity. The rubber Outsole protects the Midsole.

Amazon.com Product Description
A sporty maryjane that comes in contrasting colors to boost your spirits, the Lami features an easy-to-fasten Velcro strap and patented MBT Sensor sole that'll work your core--even if you're just standing.

From the Manufacturer
MBT shoes are physiological footwear--the first footwear that has a positive effect on the entire body. MBT stands for "Masai Barefoot Technology." Their innovative design includes a multi-layered, curved sole which makes for a unique and rewarding walking experience. The key to MBT is its patented sole structure. The shank, PU midsole with Pivot and the Masai Sensor create a soft surface that is akin to walking barefoot on springy moss or on a sandy beach. This creates a natural instability underfoot, which activates the supporting muscle system and has positive effects on the entire body. Wearing MBTs significantly improves your gait and posture and relieves pressure on your joints and back. It also exercises a large number of muscles, whether you’re walking or standing. This, in turn, stimulates your metabolism, burns extra calories and speeds up muscle regeneration. In addition, MBTs can have a firming effect on abdominal, leg and buttock muscles. Wearing MBT shoes can also be a therapeutic tool for back, hip, leg and foot problems. At MBT they don't believe in shoes. They believe in footwear that makes you better from the ground up.

Customer Reviews

Company problem, not the shoes!
I have been trying to exchange these shoes for the correct size for over 2 weeks, and this company does not respond back to me. I cannot imagine if I needed to return something. I have MBT shoes and they are terrific, I just ordered the wrong size accidentally. I would never purchase from this company again. Don't believe their return/exchange policy. Before you know it my 60 days will be up, and then they will tell me it's too late. DO NOT BUY FROM METRO SHOE WAREHOUSE!!!!

I Love these shoes !
These shoes are really wonderful. This is my second pair of MBT's. I wear them as my work shoes. I am on my feet all day working in a retail pharmacy. I am over 50 and I must have very comfortable shoes. These are perfect ! This style is very cute and easy to put on , I want another pair for every day ! They give your feet and arches so much support, I can't say enough about them, very worth the price !

...like walking on pillows...
I've been experiencing joint pain in my ankles and knees with pain on the balls of my feet. I bought this pair of MBT Mary Janes so I could wear them to work and I love them. I feel like I'm walking on pillows I can even sprint in these shoes. I highly recommend these shoes.