MBT

MBT Men's Chapa Trail Shoe

• Leather and mesh
• Rubber sole
• Masai Barefoot Technology will strengthen muscles, burn calories, and improve posture.

Product Description

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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.

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.

Product Description

MBT Chapa Athletic Shoes are a great everyday training shoe with a sleek and smooth appearance. Give your muscles the attention they deserve.

The only walking shoes designed to promote gentle, active rolling instead of repeated compression. If you have ever had foot, knee, joint or back pains when you exercise, you owe it to your body to try MBT Swiss walking shoes.

Makes training more effective, challenging and gentle to your spine.
Biomechanical design strengthens the body and helps to improve the way you use your muscles and joints.
Patented curved layered sole improves posture.
Improve your circulation with every step.
In short, the effects of walking with MBT are both training and massage.

Reduce shocks to your spine and other joints which reduce feet and leg problems.
Relaxes your braced position, erects your vertebral column and relieves your back, knee, pelvis and feet.
Increases muscle activity & circulation which may help reduce cellulite and varicose veins.
Leads to a relaxed, upright posture for more effective, more comfortable walking.
Relieves muscular tension and joint problems for overall better health.

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001HN5KIQ
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #38,997 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MBT Amazing Shoe, February 16, 2009

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Gary Romero (Bosque Farms, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MBT Men's Chapa Trail Shoe (Apparel)

I've had my MBTs for over a week now. I bought them at the strong suggestion of my podiatrist. My feet were in constant excruciating pain. Since I got them, while I wear them, I feel no pain whatsoever! Today I wore some Clarks with some prescription orthotics, by the end of the day my feet were killing me. I put on my MBTs as soon as I got home, my feet are already feeling much better. My posture is also much better when I wear the MBTs. The only downside is the price but well worth it given the difference they made for me. One of my employees bought some a few years ago for her planer fasciitis which hurt so bad she had to crawl about at times. According to her, the MBTs cured the pain completely.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Product, April 28, 2009

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George (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MBT Men's Chapa Trail Shoe (Apparel)

Great Product, took three days of use to get used to, like walking barefoot but protected. Great on uneven ground. I walk everyday on non paved surfaces, when i used conventional walking shoes there was pain in my feet and back, when i changed to the MBT's all pain and discomfort subsided to zero discomfort. The MBT's smoothed out the uneven surfaces and prevented me from tripping. I bought 1/2 size larger than normal shoe size and very glad i did. Well worth the price because of better posture and the lack of pain.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoes, July 5, 2009

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D. Hill (Avon, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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Best shoes I have ever had. I work in Iraq and wear 60lbs worth of gear and these shoes have saved me! No more knee or back problems. Worth every penny!!!

*Advise getting a half size smaller then your regular wear

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