Customer Reviews

MBT Women's Sirima Shoe,Black,39 M EU/ 8.5 B(M)

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I've been interested in MBT shoes for over a year but never wanted to pay 200+ dollars for a pair of shoes. That's more than I paid for my netbook! These better be some magic shoes. At 12, I was diagnosed with scoliosis, so live with constant low back pain/pressure. Added to that, I have high arches that cause heel pain, plus arthritic knees and weak ankles. Barely into my 30s, good shoes are a must. I wanted to try toning/rocking shoes for the fitness and health benefits but never wanted the MBT price tag...till now.

I went to THE WALKING COMPANY at our local mall fully intending to just try on the MBT Sirima to make sure of my size before ordering online. One step gave me instant relief on my back pain/pressure. I knew I would hate myself if I cheaped out and walked out of that store without them. I thought I'd always have to live with the pain. Now I know I don't. Some insurance companies will reimburse the cost of MBT shoes as durable medical equipment. I'm calling mine to see. Even if they don't cover the cost, I'm still extremely happy with my purchase. . .high price tag and all.

I've tried nearly all the similar shoes that claim to do the same in "toning" and "therapeutic" benefits and, in case you're wondering, here's how they compare based on my experiences:

-Sketcher Shape Ups: closest you're going to get to MBTs without the high price tag. They use different material, though, and wear out quickly. Pretty comfy, but better for fitness than pain relief I think. The "rocking" soles works best for heel and back problems. Costco now sells them for $49.

-Reebok EasyTone: Cuter and more comfortable than Sketchers. The "pods" are easier to get used to walking in. My knees and feet HURT if I walked a long ways in them or on hard surfaces (like concrete Costco floor), though. Think they're better if you don't have the high arch. Have seen them for as little as $49 online.

-Therashoe: K-mart version of toning/health shoe. Good selection of styles. LOVE the boots with small "rocking" heel. Great for winter. The rocking heel tennis shoes and mules are cute -- my knees and back didn't hurt after walking long distances. The sandals are okay, but I twisted my ankle a couple times and ended up donating them to ARC. $29 or less. Usually they have BOGO 50% sales.

-Champion Fit-N-Stride - Payless Shoes. The clerk told me these were made by the same factory that made the Reebok Easytone but they stamped "Champion" instead of "Reebok" on them. You could not tell the different at all if you didn't look at the name. The rocking ones were identical to the Sketcher Shape Ups, the Pod ones identical to EasyTone, and the sandals to the Reebok Easytone sandals. I LOVED the sandals and wore them till the strap broke (the memory foam foot bed was wonderful). The pod shoes were good but my knees, back, and feet would hurt if I wore them too long. Very good price, though. $29 or less. BOGO 50% sale.

Hope this review and comparison helps!

Very nice, solid shoe...a bit awkward to get used to the rounded sole but very promising for long-term stability and wear. Arrived in timely fashion and good shape.

These shoes are awesome! They are as promised, super comfortable. First of all you don't need to break them in. I've had them for a week now and I haven't experienced any blisters or discomfort with or without socks. I've spent 2 days walking around Hong Kong which is very hilly and they have protected my feet and especially my bad knee every well. I'm so pleased with them I've just order another pair of MBT shoes, the Habari for the summer.

One thing I didn't like which has nothing to do with the shoes, is that I had to pay for delivery considering they cost $265, I think delivery should be free.

After having problems with my knees my podiatrist recommended MBT footwear. I experienced immediate pain relief the moment I stood up. I love the shoe. Only one minor issue, a rivet was missing from the metal tab on the velcro closure. The shoes are expensive and I hate to send it back. Will contact MBT for possible repair.

I bought these after trying them on at the Walking Store ($250). They were so comfortable. I had a pair of "EARTH" shoes previously and ended up with incredible pain in my arch which sent me to my primary doc for an X-ray and anti-inflammatory medication.

This shoe is different. I wore them to work the first day and was standing up much straighter. I noticed a little pain in my hip at the end of the day which I figure was due to not slouching. I then went to London and walked for miles. They were incredibly comfortable. My feet and legs never got tired and I wore them without socks - no smelly or sweaty feet at all. Very comfortable for work and my posture is so much better.

It was not hard for me to get used to these - my heel feels secure and I am not wobbly at all.

This is my second pair of MBT Sarima shoes.. I am on my feet all the time and these shoes have saved my legs.. I had a week where I didn't have my first pair of shoes and boy did my Back & legs feel it!! I highly recommend them. And also, they are cute and I get many compliments on them as well..

I love MBTs, Took away my intense sciatic pain 5 years ago. I have been buying the normal half size bigger which for me would be an 8. The sirima is bigger than normal. I could have gotten a 71/2. Don't know if company is adjusting sizes. I bought 3 pairs of 8s this summer-no problem. sirima are good looking for a MBT and could even be worn with skirt while traveling.

This is my second pair of MBTs and they are pretty comfortable. My first ones are sandles with open toes and I wanted something with closed toes so I could wear with more things. My other MBTs were comfortable from day one but these took a little time to break in. If I wear them all day, my feet do get blistered. The top part seems to rub on my foot, the area above the big toe, and irritate my skin. My feet also hurt the first few times I wore these on the bottom part. I'm not sure if it is due to the holes in the cushioning or what. The insert does come out but it leaves it without cushioning. I guess this is if you wanted to put in your own insoles / padding. I tried it with some Dr. Scholl's but it didn't work too well. I'm going to get some better ones and try it again. I would recommend getting this shoe in a half size bigger because after a while they might start feeling too tight. I normally wear a 7 (also in my other MBTs) but I had to get a 7.5 in these.
Overall I would get this shoe again because I do like the way they look and they are great for walking around but they do take a little time to break in. If these didn't require any breaking in time and leave my feet with blisters, they would get a 5 star rating.

I bought these nice looking shoes because I like the style. I ordered them 1/2 size larger as recommended and they fit just right. I am still in the process of breaking them in. I expect them to be just as comfortable as my first pair once I get them broken in.

I already own a pair of Mary Jane MBT which I wear daily. I was really surprised that I had them on daily during my European trip.

THESE ARE GREAT SHOES FOR PEOPLE WITH FEET PROBLEMS. THEY ARE VERY COMFORTABLE TO WEAR. THIS IS A GREAT PURCHAS.