MBT Shoes

Walking with normal shoes Walking with MBT

"These shoes can work like a personal mini-gym... my body shape has gradually changed my upper thighs are now slimmer." The Times Magazine "MBT doesn't simply guide and cushion your feet, it changes the load on your spine and encourages the postural muscles to be more reactive and supportive. They really do work." Time Out

"I've noticed a huge difference in my posture, but the best thing has been an improvement in my lower back pain - I've woken up ache free for the first time in two years."

What is MBT
When we walk more upright we not only look better, but automatically are healthier and stronger. We protect our back and joints, increase circulation and breathe more efficiently. MBT lengthens and strengthens the whole body while standing, walking or running.

Masai Barefoot Technology® is a swiss health & fitness concept, which exceeds all expectations.

MBT transforms hard even surfaces into soft uneven ones. Unlike conventional shoes that support and cushion your feet, the unique construction of the MBT challenges your muscles to be more active. MBT re-establishes the natural conditions for standing and walking.

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How will they help me?
Every day 10,000 shocks to your spine and other joints create feet and leg problems and a stooped passive posture. MBT adapts to each hard, flat, synthetic surface to form a natural, undulating, flexible feeling. MBT straightens your posture, relieving pressure in the spine and joints, and strengthens the muscles of the feet, legs, buttocks and back. MBT helps to relieve muscular tension and reduce pain, a worthwhile investment for the health of your back, legs and feet.

How does it work?

MBT encourages muscles to be more reactive and supportive, which leads to increased shock absorption for joints and discs.

MBT does not support, guide or cushion your feet, on the contrary, your feet and postural musculature will have to be more active

Sport and Fitness

"The MBT is recommended by health professionals and professional athletes. More effective training with more fun.."
Runners World

MBT is not actually a sports shoe, but can increase the pleasure of walking or jogging. MBT has developed ‘roll jogging’ which is an innovative training method resembling jogging barefoot in sand; the joints are released and the muscles balanced. Many professional sports men and women utilise roll jogging during their warm ups, to help speed up regeneration, to optimise their running style, and for speed and power training.

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Therapy
Many muscular-skeletal problems originate in poor posture and faulty gait patterns. Today many health professionals use MBT successfully to help prevent and treat injuries. By taking the impact out of walking the spine is protected and not shocked with each step. Many people experience a significant reduction in lower back, hip or knee pain through the regular use of MBT.

Beauty & Cellulite
Increased muscle activity & circulation will reduce cellulite and varicose veins. Active walking tones not only the legs, but also the stomach and buttocks. Roll jogging is 3 times more effective than jogging or walking and can help with weight loss.

What style do I want?
Karen has worn most of these shoes and gives a short review of them here. You are welcome to make an appointment to try them:

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MBT sport (Available in White, Black or Grey) $245 My daughter, Liliana, LOVES wearing these MBTs to school. She expresses how they help her back feel better and she LOVES being the fastest runner in the class. The silver/grey sport low builds on the success of the original sport. The lowered sole is the same as in the sandal and casual and to achieve a better fitting the sport low comes in half sizes similar to the casual. Made from leather and man made fibres.

MBT Lifestyle Red (NEW COLORS!) $245 A fashionable casual shoe for every day life, made from leather. Now available in Red and "sky" Blue. Late Summer also available in Beach (Beige), Pearl and Shadow

MBT Trekking Blue/Grey (NEW!) $265 A robust outdoor walking boot made from leather and textiles in a grey/blue colour.

MBT sport high (available in White & Black) $255 Always popular (especially with shorter people that enjoy the extra height these give). The black sport looks great and goes with just about anything. I’ve had mine nearly a year and they still look good as the black is so practical. This is the original MBT sole design and gives a great ‘rolling’ feel as you walk. Made from leather and man made fibres.

MBT sandal (available in black, brown and white) $235 These have to be the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. They really do feel like you are barefoot. The straps can be adjusted so finely that they nearly always fit perfectly, and once they are set up for you its just one clip to take them on and off. The slightly lowered sole has the same effect as the fuller sole but some people find it easier to get on with. A great sandal that looks like the popular ‘sport’ sandals that lots of people wear. It took me 3 months to persuade my husband Joe to try these sandals on being a "no sandal kinda guy". Now he LOVES them and wears them 90% of the time!

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MBT casual (available in Brown and Black) $245 I’ve just got a pair of these and I love them. They have the same feel as the sandal as they have the lower heel. They look smart as they are all black and the slightly brushed finish gives them a softer feel. They come in in-between sizes like 38 1/3 so are good if you’re not a standard size. As an everyday pair of shoes these are unbeatable.

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MBT business (available in Black) later summer coming in: Milano, Wall Street, Vocano & Sahara! $245 These are probably the most masculine of the MBT range, plain leather upper with the low sole. One I’ve not worn myself but clients who’ve bought them have loved the regular appearance and being able to wear them to work.

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MBT professional (available in Black & White) $245 This "clog like" design is very popular with nurses, waitstaff, chefs, massage therapists and hair dressers. They have a plain leather upper with the low sole and a strap around the back of the heal. I find the professional extremely comfortable, easy for traveling and general on and off.

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