How is mbt shoes

Our customers tell us that just by standing and walking in their MBT shoes they feel an increase in muscle activity; improved circulation, better posture; and reduced stress and pressure on their back, feet and joints. The unique rocker bottom sole of MBT changes a hard, flat surface into a soft, uneven one.

This creates a natural instability underfoot which helps improve posture and helps engage muscles that are not used in regular shoes. Additionally, your gait decreases when walking in MBT shoes. This causes less shock and impact on the knees, back hips, lets and feet. We have heard from thousands of customers that MBT shoes can be helpful for plantar fasciitis as they reduce the pressure in the arches of the feet where the plantar fascia lies.

It is recommended that you gradually wean into wearing the MBT shoes and over time they will help to gently stretch the plantar fascia whilst protecting it and strengthening the muscles which support it. Read some of our customers' comments on our blog here. Most MBT shoes are made in a medium width, although each style's fit varies. The Sport 3 comes in wide widths. Most of the women's styles tend to run narrow.

Women with wider feet should look into the Sport or Casual style shoes or a sandal style with adjustability. The men's styles tend to fit true to width. MBT shoes are sized in a unique European sizing system that starts at a women's 35 and a men's Most of the women's styles run about a half size short.

Most of the men's styles run true to size. Please read each item's specific product description and accompanying customer reviews for specific sizing per style. Closed shoe models should fit snug around the heel, snug on the instep and feel comfortable at the toes.

Performing at a high level needs to balance all of your abilities. MBT makes training more effective, challenging and gentle to your spine. For treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of: back, hip, leg and feet problems, joint, muscle, ligament and tendon injuries, therapy resistance.

Through the bio-mechanical function of MBT, the muscles, joints and spine begin to function in an anatomically correct manner. The postural muscles are toned up, joint wear is reduced, and pain is relieved. Masai Barefoot Technology - Information. MBT Information MBT shoes can change the way most of us use our muscles as well as reduce shock forces to the entire skeletal system. The heart of the sole technology lies in the middle of the midsole, right at the highest point of the sole where the ultra-soft part of the Masai Sensor becomes the harder midsole.

The Balance Point ensures that you are never completely stationary, but that your remain active with a straight and symmetrical posture supported on two legs. It also ensures that every step unrolls fluently and evenly.

And all of that with hardly any effort on your part. The ultra-soft Masai Sensor is responsible for the wonderful, super soft feeling when you put your foot down as you walk. I have had chronic back pain my entire adult life, and walking in these shoes takes the strain off my back. I have also talked to several people who also own MBT Shoes, and they say they are the only shoes they wear because they relieve their back pain.

Most cities have one or two stores that carry MBT Shoes. The problem is, local stores don't carry all the styles and sizes. I tried MBTs on at two different local stores, and in both cases I was presented with shoes that were a half size too large and told the heel should be loose when wearing them. The truth is, the heel should be snug. Both stores did let me walk around in them. I even walked outside the store, but you really need minutes to get used to them.

When you first walk in MBT Shoes , you tend to walk on the balls of your feet instead of walking from heel to toe. You feel like you are walking on stilts, and you feel a bit unsteady. Trying them on in the local store actually reduced my confidence in them, because you don't have time to get comfortable in them.

A better approach is to purchase them online. Most MBT Shoe styles run true to size. If you normally wear a half size, purchasing them online may be your best option to choose between all sizes including half sizes.

Local shoe stores usually do not carry half sizes. I would not recommend buying a size that is that is a half size large or small. Because of the way the heal sensor works a smaller size could be tight around your toes, and a larger size could cause your heel to side up and down in the back of the shoe.

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MBT Shoes are made for walking. Because of the collapsible heel, running in these shoes is difficult and takes some practise. You can jog in them, using short strides.

Swiss Masai calls this floating. The motion is different than regular jogging. MBT Shoes are best used for walking and normal daily activities. However, Kenyans often win marathons using this type of stride. I usually read many reviews before I make a significant purchase. One of the things that impressed me the most, before I purchased my MBT Shoes, was the overwhelming number of positive customer reviews on these shoes. There are literally hundreds of MBT Shoes Reviews by customers, and I couldn't find a single legitimate negative review.

A few people complained about the shoes size being too small, or they had an issue with the store they purchased them from which is far and away the most common complaint. Simply put, if you spend any significant time on your feet, MBT Shoes will be the most comfortable shoes you will ever wear.

Everyone who owns them absolutely loves them. Have you seen the new MBTs? MBT has a great new line of shoes - available from our recommended online retailer just click the New Arrivals link. They are the only retailer that carries all of the new MBT styles.