MBT Women's Sawa Shoe

by MBT

Product Features

• MBT SAWA BLACK

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.Show them that you're smarter than the rest when you're in the MBT Sawa.Premium leather upper with adjustable hook-and-loop straps at vamp and back in a mary jane silhouette.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 excellent traction.12.00 oz.

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Product Details

• 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: B002HK2LD0
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #202,478 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, attractive, comfortable shoe, October 20, 2010

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Marvelyn "MBT boot girl" - See all my reviews

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Unbelievablely, this shoe is beautiful and comfortable. I should have bought two pairs. I wear the shoes to work with a dressy, long pantsuit. It does very well. I get compliments on the shoe from young and old. They ask, "Is it comfortable? They're so cute. Where did you buy it?" Now I am sorry that you are out of my size. I want another pair of the same. I highly recommend this shoe and wish its maker, MBT, was not discontinuing it.

Not only do I use it to wear to the office, I use it for casual wear with shorts, etc. It is very versatile. It can be used for dress-up or dressing causally. The comfort is still the same.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MBT home run, as always, June 4, 2011

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Jennie (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

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I've worn MBTs for years, but have had to come up with more professional-looking ones recently. I was so disappointed that the Sawa was discontinued and when I finally found it through Comet Shoes on Amazon I was thrilled. The shoes arrived promptly and in perfect condition and they were 100% comfy right out of the box. MBTs are the best shoes, hands down, for working in retail. Since there are no pressure points on the feet because of the rocker soles, my feet feel just fine after a full day of standing on hard floors. Kudos to MBT and to Comet Shoes. I just wish I could still buy this style and it weren't discontinued; I'd definitely buy a spare pair or two or three. They're totally adorable.

(Two very minor disappointments I should mention: the shoes are made in China, but so far so good on quality, and the little half-moon thing that looks like a cutout in the leather? It's silver lame leather, not a cutout.)

5.0 out of 5 stars MBT Sawa, July 27, 2010

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I am recovering from a foot injury and this is the most comfortable shoe I found. Great for walking long distances!

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