MBT Women's Changa Casual Mary Jane

by MBT

Product Features

• Masai Barefoot Technology will strengthen muscles, burn calories, and improve posture.
• The worlds first physiological footwear.
• Join the revolution.
• MBT Changa are 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 Changa walking shoes.
• This Shoe Runs ½ Size Small. Order ½ Size Up

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 Changa are 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 Changa 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.

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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: B001OQBU9O
• Item model number: Changa
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,057 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love these shoes, March 18, 2009

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C. Moro (Lugano, Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MBT Women's Changa Casual Mary Jane (Apparel)

I bought these shoes yesterday, in dark blue denim. I have been wearing them around the house and the difference in my posture is noticeable. My husband and daughter immediately remarked that I was walking straighter. They are very comfortable and fun to wear. When I took them off and put on a pair of garden clogs, my feet felt heavy and awkward, so I threw them back on. I don't think that MBT are the best looking shoes, but they are extremely comfortable and fun to wear. I am looking forward to buying a second pair of winter ones when the season comes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MBT's are SOOO comfortable!!, November 25, 2009

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Sharin "O'pinyon" (Seattle) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MBT Women's Changa Casual Mary Jane (Apparel)

After my husband bought himself a pair of MBT's for work, he's on his feet all day, I wanted to try them. These are the MOST COMFORTABLE shoes I've ever owned! Because so many of the MBT styles for women are that "tennis shoey" look, and I only wear tennis shoes for tennis, I wanted something more presentable. These are very cute considering the technology designed into them which does make them somewhat bulky. Sexy they are not, but great for casual. They really do make you stand straighter and there have been so many reports of people who have alleviated back, hip and/or knee pain by wearing MBT's, now I know it's true. I will be buying another pair of MBT's and so glad I got this style while it was available. Get them, You will not be sorry, but do order a half size larger.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They take sometime get use to., November 14, 2009

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Diana "DA" (Las Vegas, nv USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MBT Women's Changa Casual Mary Jane (Apparel)

This style of the MBT is more comfortable than the sandals. I have wide feet and they fit comfortably. Very well made with sturdy leather.

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