MBT

MBT Men's Sport 2 Walking Shoe

• Synthetic and mesh
• TPU sole
• Men's MBT, Sport

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

Feel like you're walking on a sandy beach with these mind and body-enhancing MBT Sport 2 sneakers, featuring Masai Barefoot Technology.

• Synthetic and mesh upper, lace-up front, padded collar and tongue
  
  
• Textile lining and cushioning, removable antibacterial perforated insole
  
  
• TPU support shank
  
  
• Shock-absorbing PU midsole
  
  
• Rocker Bottom rubber traction outsole
  
  
• Creates natural instability for increase muscle activity

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 3 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: B0023RT66C
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,497 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)
  • #44 in Shoes > Men's > Athletic & Outdoor > Walking

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Shoes on Earth, August 14, 2009

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Donald Dodd (Phoenix Arizona) - See all my reviews
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MBT shoes are by far the best shoes on earth. They are very much worth the price. It takes a little time to get used to the way you walk, but quickly you will find your balance and the comfort is unsurpassed. It is like walking on a ball when you first put them on and some people will find this a little scary and not want to try them. Believe me, you get used to it quickly. Your calf muscles will adjust and tone over time, and soon you will be convinced that owning any other brand is out of the question. I own five pairs in different styles including this one, all very comfortable. You won't feel like you are walking on floors, cement, or any other surface ever again.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable. True to size., August 12, 2011

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P. Stein "Bengals Fan" (Beavercreek, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MBT Men's Sport 2 Walking Shoe (Apparel)

This is my second pair of MBTs.

I like these much better than my Skecher shape ups. Better balance.

Wide toe on this model. True to size. Probably not good for a narrow foot.

Obviously, I like MBTs enough to get a 2nd pair. My earlier model has been discontinued.

Items of concern.

My wife hates her MBTs because they are heavy.

Resoling is $ 90, including shipping. Ouch. I am hard on my soles and mine must be resoled every 6 months. Not a problem for other people I've spoken too.
My local shoemaker does it for $ 60, but it's not as complete a resoling as Resole America (MBT recommended vendor).
Google Resole America to check resoling cost for MBTs.

My earlier model was made in Vietnam. These are made in China. A lot of complaints about MBTs made in China. I took a chance.

My earlier hard sided MBTs are great in slush. Heavy, a lot of shoe, and good for walks in slush.
Got them very muddy during a hike, and hosed them off without problems. MBT says keep them dry. Don't get them wet.

I wouldn't expect this softer sided model to tolerate getting wet very well.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars MBT is good but expensive, September 6, 2009

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K. Shrider "Walker" (Southbend, IN) - See all my reviews
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I have several pairs of MBT's they are expensive but they are very well built and do exactly what they claim. I am very happy with them. Having said that the new skecher shapes ups are also well built and do exactly what they claim and are less than half the price. I am converting to the skechers. I walk 20 miles almost everyday and shoes are very important to me i waited until i couls get 100 miles on my skechers before writing this reveiw. I normally wear MBT's for 750 miles and beleive the skechers will do the same thing no problem.

Good luck to all both brands are good but the edge goes to skechers for price alone.

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