MBT Men's Sport Walking Shoe

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.
Customer Review: Well Built, Health Benefits May be Exaggerated
I bought a pair of this style of MBT 26 months ago from a local retailer, and I can't say I've noticed any 'health' benefits. However, I have worn the shoes every day (and I do a LOT of walking), and the shoes have held up well. But! They are starting to get a little worn out now, and I am consider refurbishing my pair, which costs ~$80, apparently. In my experience with the shoes, their most impressive quality is how well put together they are. When I bought Nike sneakers I would have to buy a new pair every 8-12 months because they'd literally start to fall apart. A little over two years with my MBTs and they are only worn smooth in a few places -- no holes or anything like that. Like I said, I can't speak to any 'added health benefit' they give. I do a lot of walking and exercise and am young and in good shape, but I attribute that to the exercise, not the shoes. The shoes are comfortable, but I wouldn't really say they're _that_ much more comfortable than a nice pair of (normal priced) sneakers. The caveat for me is that a nice pair of normal priced sneakers need replacing more than twice as often as an MBT pair. Oh, if you are a fidgety person you'll probably really like the shoes -- you pretty much have to constantly rock back and forth while standing still with them. That'd probably be annoying as heck to some people, but I'm an ADD antsy fidgety type, so I love it :P More details: - These shoes are heavy. I used to buy Nike Air shoes because they were super light (lightest shoes I've ever seen) and I liked that. Going to these heavy shoes was a change for me, but I still find them comfortable -- just different. - These shoes are platform shoes. You're going to be 1" to 1.5" taller with them. Have fun with that! - The first few times you wear these shoes, you will feel like you just stepped off a rocking boat. At least, I did. Totally disorienting. Unfortunately, I got completely used to after about two days. It was a cool feeling while it lasted! - The shoes feel a lot better and are more comfortable if you lace them _tight_ and make sure your heel is seated all the way back in the shoes. Get the right size and make sure it fits well or it's not going to be very comfortable. I've had a hard time finding actual reviews or commentary on MBT shoes that don't just sound like an advertisement. I hope my review here helps rectify that =)
Customer Review: 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.


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