Customer Reviews

MBT Women's Kaya Mary Jane

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4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I have peripheral polyneuropathy, a degenerative disorder that causes numbness AND excruciating pain in my feet and lower legs. It is difficult to explain to someone who has not experienced it. Think of feeling like you have thick socks on preventing you from feeling things, while at the same time you have electric, zinging pains feeling as if you are being shocked or stuck with needles. After being on my feet for as little as 30 minutes, I normally have excruciating pain for 1-6 hours afterward, frequently requiring a narcotic, as well as a hefty dose of Lyrica several times a day. I have been searching for the last 2 or 3 years for the perfect pair of shoes, and I think I may have found them at last!

I am a nurse practitioner, and I work anywhere from 8 to 24 hours at a time, with a lot of walking and standing in our busy, 56 bed neonatal unit. Halfway through the night, I'm having to take off my shoes and socks because the mere touch of them against my feet is more than I can bear. And then, several hours more after I get home before I can get comfortable and go to sleep. I have tried Z-coil, Crocs, Born...I just haven't found one I like.

Then, a friend got a pair of these MBTs (in another style), and let me try them on the other day. IT WAS AMAZING. They totally change the impact of the shoe against the foot, with more of it coming at the arch, and less on my tender toes and heels. So, less toe and heel pain, and greater arch support. Genius!!!

Just incidentally, my husband washed my Crocs in really hot water, and they shrank. He forgot to tell me this before I left for my 16 hour shift last week. Just the slight increase in pressure on my feet made that shift horrible for me. And the next morning, I discovered these shoes. I went home, ordered a pair c overnight delivery so I would have them in time for yesterdays shift. My feet haven't felt this good after a night like that in so long I cannot remember. I have taken nothing extra for pain in over 12 hours!! Hallelujah!!

I would imagine these will benefit many conditions--diabetic neuropathy, plantar fascitis, polyneuropathy, among others. Considering the benefits, the cost is more than reasonable. Anything that enables me to care for my patients in comfort is BRILLIANT!!!

Incidentally, I chose this particular style for the "cute" factor--It looks good with my scrubs at work, and I can still wear it with slacks or a long skirt. Yowza!!

My first MBTs; these mary janes work for me and I have chubby feet. I do not find the straps too short and the heel does not slip up and down. I went with my regular shoe size even though I understand most people go a size up. They feel a little tight when standing, but when walking they are like extensions of my feet and feel great. I bought them in Seattle, walked (rolled) out of the store with them on and walked around the city the rest of the day. They did not take any "getting used to." (I had been wearing more fashionable, but still practical shoes and my feet were aching.) A few days later I walked 3.5 miles uphill and downhill in them with no problems. Usually, my hip bothers me for the last mile or so, but not with these shoes on! And the walk went faster than usual and was much more fun. I got them in denim and they look great with dark jeans. I am so impressed with them that I am considering taking them on an adventure tour in Costa Rica for hiking. They seem to perform fine on rocks and uneven terrain.

I bought this through a regular store after reading that the nylon ones fall apart. This shoe has held up and is great for helping me stand up straight. It is a stiff material, a bit hot after wearing for long periods of time and the material does not "breath".

I would like these shoes a lot better if two things weren't so bad.

1. The maryjane straps are really short. I have narrow, small feet so anyone with larger, um... meatier feet should go with something else. When the straps are closed they dig into my feet and really are annoying and not very comfortable. I can't imagine how much worse it would be if my feet were thicker.

2. The shoes slip up and down on my heels when I walk - and not just a little. It's like the shoes come off with every step.

I'm going to return them and try the sneaker version. I've heard such great things about this brand and really want to give them a shot.

For years I've become more and more sedentary because my heels hurt SO MUCH due to plantar fasciatis.

With these shoes (I have 2 pairs of MBTs) I can be on my feet for 10 hours straight and not feel a bit of strain. This is on the level of a miracle cure! It's amazing to me that these shoes were never prescribed or suggested to me by the foot surgeons/physical therapists i've been to.

I do find them hot, as did the last reviewer. But small matter compared to the new lease on life (or being on my feet, anyway!)

This is my third pair of MBT shoes. I bought these a half size larger. I love these shoes..The fit is perfect and the price was great. The best thing is that my feet no longer hurt.

I have suffered from ball of foot pain for for over 2 years. I have been to the podiatrist and to an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in feet. I have had various physical therapies. Ortho pads have helped especially the "dancer pad" from Hapad, but despite my efforts, walking was something to be avoided, and so many things I once enjoyed doing were now out of the question. I bought these shoes, my first MBT's, about 2 months ago. I wear them with my "dancer pad." I can walk anywhere. I can go on vacation, and walk for hours. I am so thrilled, it is hard to describe. What a pity I did not try these a long time ago! If you have a foot problem, these are sure worth a try. They are not the prettiest shoes, but when I regained the ability to walk in comfort, pretty was not even a factor. Now that I can walk in comfort, I think they are beautiful! I have now also purchased an MBT sandal. I'm back!

I read the other reviews and even tried on the 10 in a store. It felt a little small, and the heel slipped a little. I thought I could stand it and ordered the 10.5, but then the heel slipped a lot so I had to return this product. I'm disappointed because the shoe was comfortable and I even started to think it looks cool. I may still buy one in the 10; a guy at the store told me my foot will sink down into it and it won't feel so small. We'll see . . .

I have not taken this shoe off my feet since I put it on three weeks ago. I love them! Walking now is painless. It is worth every penny. This is a well made shoe and whoever made it knows about walking. Thank you for a fast delivery!

MBT shoes have made it possible for me to lead an active life in comfort. I highly recommend these shoes for anyone who has had any foot or knee problems. I have two pair, one athletic and these Mary Jane style to wear with less casual clothing. They are fabulous shoes.