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MBT Women's MWalk Sneaker

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This style from MBT features a classic athletic upper with sporty stripes and adjustable lacing. But it's everything your current sneaker isn't, because you get a workout from simply wearing it.
Function:
  • Walking — Comfort
Materials:
  • Mesh and synthetic upper
  • Rubber sole
Measurements:
  • Heel measures approximately 1 3/4"
  • Platform measures approximately 1 1/4"
Country of Origin:
  • China
Item #:
  • B001HN5IQU

MBT believes 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.

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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).
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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.

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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.

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.
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Back Savers

Posted by:  KELLY ROLSTON (PETERSBURG, MI United States) Aug 29, 2009
I work retail and stand for long periods of time. Regular tennis shoes leave my back aching. With these shoes my back is no longer hurting all the time.

MBT Shoes

Posted by:  MaryRN (Chicago area) Jul 18, 2009
I have lots of foot trouble....bunions, supination on one foot and pronation on the other, as an RN standing/walking all day. I wore them all day the 1st day with no trouble. I'm not having to use my orthotics in them either! I get lots of comments about how crazy they look, and how tall they make me, but everyone knows that when your feet and legs feel good, you feel good! I'm not expecting to lose weight from them though, however, the pair weighs 17oz, but they don't feel heavy to me, so maybe that would cause some weight loss. I've given up my standard "Nike" brand running shoes for work now! I'll buy again when they wear out.

Most comfortable shoe ever.

Posted by:  pickyfeet Jul 14, 2009
I ordered my first pair an 1/2 size bigger like they suggest, but had to send them back because they were still too small. I ordered a pair 1 size bigger and they fit great. A little loose in the heal, but comfortable. I have wide feet, and bunions on both feet. I work 12 hour shifts as a nurse and my feet don't hurt a bit, and I DO have picky feet.

Beware

Posted by:  A. Nordby (Tacoma,WA) Jul 7, 2009
First off I have to say I do love the shoes. They look great and it"s like stepping on air, but...and here comes the but...buyer beware!!! They do run small and narrow. All my adult life I wore nothing but a size 7, so I got them in that size. They press on the sides of my feet, on the joint of my big toes. And on the big toe itself. I'm about to lose my nail on my left foot. That being said, if you buy the right size you will love these shoes. I know I do even though I suffer. Mia culpa, mia culpa, mia culpa : )

Ouch

Posted by:  hardtofitfeet (WI) Jun 16, 2009
These shoes where so small I just barely got my feet inside them. They where narrower and that part I liked. I tried to order them in a larger size but 11 was the largest they carried in these shoes.
I had to return them.

Walk like a female warrior!

Posted by:  Sheryl J. Wells Jun 13, 2009
This is my second pair of MBTs and I love them! They are very expensive, but worth the money. Gives you an amazing walk.

Rock my world

Posted by:  Walking Machine (Florida) Jun 13, 2009
love love love the MBTs. I am a big walker and these sneakers have added a whole new dimension to walking. My only regret is that I waited so long to buy a pair.

Amazing shoe!

Posted by:  MBT Fan (Southern IL) Jun 8, 2009
I bought these shoes because I've had 2 spinal fusion surgeries on the L-5 area, still with pain. I never would've believed these shoes are as good as they say, but they are! I could stand for only a few minutes until the pain started. Now that I'm wearing these shoes, I can do so much more, as in dishes, cooking, shopping with no pain at all. Anyone with back pain should give them a try. I've now ordered another pair in a different style and one for my husband. I'll never wear anything else!

Nice, but too narrow for me

Posted by:  Laurie Eckhout (Juneau, AK USA) Jun 6, 2009
I needed a shoe with good arch support and cushioning. This shoe seemed really well made with a cushy interior and although the style of shoe looks to be nice and wide, I ended having to return it because the width was too narrow for my rather wide foot. If a width option was available, I would have tried re-ordering a Wide, but it is not an option, so it was returned. Endless.com has been a complete pleasure to deal with.

Best pair of shoes ever!!

Posted by:  Sweetgrayce18 Apr 9, 2009
My feet used to hurt because as a nurse I am constantly up and walking. After getting these MBTs my feet have not been hurting at all. It may be pricey but it's well worth it!
How Does it Fit?
Size:
Runs 1/2 size small
Width:
Accurate
Arch Support:
Moderate
Customer fit ratings
Size:
54% True to size  (11 ratings )
Width:
72% Accurate  (11 ratings )
Arch Support:
90% Good  (11 ratings )

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