MBT Women's Chapa Trail Shoe

by MBT

Product Features

• Leather and mesh upper
• PU midsole with pivot
• Perforated EVA insole
• Durable rubber outsole
• Antibacterial treatment

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® is the first physiological footwear that has a positive effect on the whole body.The 'Chapa' lace-up features rich nubuck leather and single-layer mesh uppers for breathable wear.Antimicrobial Dry&Cool mesh and foam sock lining allows for breathability and assists moisture management.Perforated EVA insole provides added cushioning with antibacterial treatment to reduce odor.TPU and glass fiber shank adds firmness to sole construction and also ensures a natural rolling movement of the foot for even weight distribution.PU midsole with pivot is the balancing section underneath the metatarsus which requires an active rolling movement with every step.This activates a large number of stabilizing muscles throughout the whole body when walking or standing.Masai Sensor (Masai Barefoot Technology®) creates a pleasant feeling of walking on a sandy beach or soft moss.Instantly offers a natural instability to which the body automatically reacts increasing muscle activity.Durable rubber outsole offers lightweight support with good traction.

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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: B001HN5K7W
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,611 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #94 in Shoes > Women's > Athletic & Outdoor > Hiking & Trekking > Hiking Shoes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best help to lift those BUNS, May 23, 2009

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NSM "NSM" (310 CA,USA) - See all my reviews

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

The shoe itself, very sweet looking. You would think being so healthy and supportive it would look ugly. To my surprise I loved them the min I got them and I have to say: they are sooo comfortable! I can see and feel the difference in body. Do get them half a size bigger since they do run small.
I'm normally a size 7 US, I got them in 7.5 US. They fit perfect.

Enjoy.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars comfort zone, February 12, 2010

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ml (usa) - See all my reviews

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

Super Comfortable. After Walking all days, my legs are not swelling up like my other expensive shoes. For the price and the look... Worth the price. :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for re-gaining leg and core muscle strength., October 8, 2009

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Barbara (Colorado) - See all my reviews

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

This comfortable shoe is great for re-gaining foot,leg and core muscle strength. Not recommended for anyone with balance problems.

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