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MBT Women's Kaya Mary Jane

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US European Shoe size

Brand Size	UK	Europe	Heel to toe (in)
3-3.5	2	34	8.3
4-4.5	3	35	8.5
5-5.5	3.5	36	8.8
6-6.5	4	37	9.1
7-7.5	5	38	9.3
8-8.5	6	39	9.6
9-9.5	6.5	40	9.8
10-10.5	7	41	10.1
11-11.5	8	42	10.4
12-12.5	9	43	10.6

US USA Shoe size

Brand Size	UK	Europe	Heel to toe (in)
5	2.5	35.5	8.8
5.5	3	36	8.9
6	3.5	37	9.1
6.5	4	37.5	9.3
7	4.5	38	9.4
7.5	5	39	9.6
8	5.5	39.5	9.8
8.5	6	40	9.9
9	6.5	40.5	10
9.5	7	41.5	10.2
10	7.5	42	10.4
10.5	8	42.5	10.6
11	8.5	43.5	10.8
11.5	9	44	11
12	9.5	44.5	11.1
12.5	10	45	11.2
13	10.5	46	11.4

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Fabric type

100% Leather or nubuck leather

Care instructions

Machine Wash

Sole material

Rubber

Platform height

1 1/2"

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100% Leather or nubuck leather

Rubber sole

Heel measures approximately 2"

Platform measures approximately 1 1/2"

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Product Description

MBT shoes are physiological footwear--the first footwear that has a positive effect on the entire body. MBT stands for "Masai Barefoot Technology." Their innovative design includes a multi-layered, curved sole which makes for a unique and rewarding walking experience. 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. 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. Wearing MBT shoes can also be a therapeutic tool for back, hip, leg and foot problems. At MBT they don't believe in shoes. They believe in footwear that makes you better from the ground up.

Product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.3 x 9.2 x 4.7 inches; 12 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 400105-03
Department ‏ : ‎ womens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2008
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MBT
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001HN5I6A

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Customers like the quality, comfort, and back pain relief of the shoes. They mention that they are very cute, have great support, and are awesome to wear.

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16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the shoes. They say that the shoes fit well and have great support. The leather is soft, but never gets too loose, and the shoes are awesome to wear. They mention that they feel different muscles being used when they walk, and that their feet feel as if they're walking on clouds.

"...What I like about the Kaya is the Velcro fastener - easy and comfortable! I only wish they had a larger variety of styles." Read more

"...in the mail a few days ago and think they are clunky cute, love how they feel when I walk and can feel different muscles being used when I walk in..." Read more

"...at the heels, but the shoes are still running strong... The leather is so soft, but never get too loose as other leather shoes I have...." Read more

"...I know I walk more when I have them on, since they're more comfortable to walk in; but I can't report on weight loss or muscle toning since I have..." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that they are cute, clunky, and great. Some say that the shoes are comfortable and nice enough for errand days.

"...This is very disappointing, because the shoes are gorgeous and I loved wearing them, although they are a bit smaller than expected." Read more

"I got these in the mail a few days ago and think they are clunky cute, love how they feel when I walk and can feel different muscles being used when..." Read more

"...The shoes are cute and arrived quickly. However, they are completely unwearable...." Read more

"...And I thought that I would be in a "orthopedic" shoe. But it is fairly attractive and my friends don't notice that it is "special"...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the back pain relief of the shoes. They mention that they feel stronger, have no more knee pain, and improve their posture. They also appreciate the shoes' ability to reduce stress and improve muscle tone.

"...I've lost weight and become stronger which helps with the back pain. Now feel strong enough for more regular/daily exercise...." Read more

"...these are awesome shoes, they feel good when walking, I feel my posture improve while I have them on and I used different leg muscles when I walk in..." Read more

"...I wear them all day at work and have no more knee pain. My leg muscles get tired not my joints. Love them!..." Read more

"...body, including my lower back, and these shoes have helped to reduce the stress on them. wonderful! wonderful! wonderful!" Read more

10 customers mention3 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the shoes. Some mention that the sizing runs really small, while others say that the product was still a little tight and was a bit wide for them.

"...are gorgeous and I loved wearing them, although they are a bit smaller than expected." Read more

"...I think the special insert pushes my foot up just enough that it's a bit tight - and I don't want to go up another size because then they will be..." Read more

"...of forcing my feet back on the heel actually makes the shoe a perfect fit...." Read more

"...So I ordered my Kayas at Amazon.com, size 37. Surprisingly, they're large for me...." Read more

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L. Griggs

mbt wins again

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2009

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Great shoe! Thought it may be too short on my foot, but the function of forcing my feet back on the heel actually makes the shoe a perfect fit. I have several pair of MBT's - switched to help my SI joint/right hip pain and MBT technology has definitely made my leg, back and core muscles re-awaken. I've lost weight and become stronger which helps with the back pain. Now feel strong enough for more regular/daily exercise.
I like the Kaya maryjane style for everyday & the sneakers (Chapa & Boost Sport Sneakers) when I want to do more sustained walking exercise during the day. What I like about the Kaya is the Velcro fastener - easy and comfortable! I only wish they had a larger variety of styles.

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2017

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I wore them only a few times, when the rubber of the heals started to crumble. I took the pair to a shoe maker asking him to repair the heals, but he said that this material cannot be repaired and that several other people had come to him with the same request. I am left with a basically new pair of shoes with defect heals that I cannot wear. This is very disappointing, because the shoes are gorgeous and I loved wearing them, although they are a bit smaller than expected.

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2010

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I got these in the mail a few days ago and think they are clunky cute, love how they feel when I walk and can feel different muscles being used when I walk in them as compared to barefoot or 'normal' shoes.

However, they run small my length is a perfect size six and I bought one size up and they just fit. I also am no able to wear them for more than about 30 minutes at a time because I need to break them in enough for my fat little feet to feel comfortable. I've never had a problem with Mary Jane's before but I think the special insert pushes my foot up just enough that it's a bit tight - and I don't want to go up another size because then they will be too big on me. I wish the bed of the shoe was a tiny bit deeper.

Other than the sizing issues these are awesome shoes, they feel good when walking, I feel my posture improve while I have them on and I used different leg muscles when I walk in them.

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2012

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I got mine 4 years ago, wore them everyday except for the winter seasons, they have been my trusty shoes that made me forget what is pain/tired when standing/walking. The suede is amazingly durable that you could barely tell the age of the shoes. Only things start to ware off are the Velcro fasteners and the soles at the heels, but the shoes are still running strong... The leather is so soft, but never get too loose as other leather shoes I have. So sad I can't find these at a discounted price any more, mine was only ~$120... I'm getting a pair of Sawa for $99 now, hopefully they will be as good.But I have to say, Kaya is a classic!

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Grace Rodriguez

Super Comfortable & Nice Enough for Errand Days

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2016

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These shoes are SO comfortable, I could wear them every day ... if they were only a bit more fashionable and less orthopedic looking. But they're fine with long pants -- I've even gotten compliments on them from random people. As far as health benefits, I know I walk more when I have them on, since they're more comfortable to walk in; but I can't report on weight loss or muscle toning since I haven't worn them regularly enough to establish a baseline and measure long-term results. Maybe that'll be my New Year's resolution!

* UPDATE (Jan 14, 2018): Had to get rid of these last November (2017). The heel (black foam area of the stacked sole) had mysteriously disintegrated after sitting on the shelf for a few months. Knocked off a star from this review, for that. They were great while they lasted, but they didn't last long enough for the price. In contrast, I have a pair of Reeboks and a pair of Vans sneakers that have lasted over a decade!

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2012

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I was so excited about purchasing these shoes! I have bad knees and my doctor recommended them to help with my joint pain and work on the muscles in my legs. The shoes are cute and arrived quickly. However, they are completely unwearable. After ten minutes max doing light walking the heel has cut through my sock and into my skin. The first time this happened I unfortunately was walking around the block. I had to remove my shoes and walk home in my socks!
I have literally tried putting a giant thick bandaid on my heel and wearing two thick socks but within ten minutes my heel is bleeding. I wrote to the company about my problem and their recommendation was to wear socks (duh), get some sticker foam inserts for the back of the heel, buy heel lifts, and tighten the shoe to make sure my feet aren't slipping in the shoe. I did all of this to no avail.
Now I'm stuck with some very expensive shoes that not only can I not wear but I can't even sell them or donate them because they are stained with blood.

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Amazon Customer

Rock and roll knee pain away

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2010

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I bought these to replace the skechers shape ups my dog ate. I wanted to upgrade because unlike the skechers mary janes these have a reinforced strap not just velcro across the top. They are sized small. I am usually a 6 had to order 6.5 which at first seemed still too tight but after a week of wear, they are perfection. I wear them all day at work and have no more knee pain. My leg muscles get tired not my joints. Love them! Planning on getting pairs for hiking and the sandals for chilling. An additional bonus of this product is that I am 5 foot and these babies make me 5'3. I like the world from from up here.

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Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2010

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I recently sustained several fractures in my foot and have walked with pain and a distinct limp for 9 weeks. I put this shoe on and was pain free and no limp!!! Amazing. And I thought that I would be in a "orthopedic" shoe. But it is fairly attractive and my friends don't notice that it is "special". I did however, have to learn to be careful getting up from sitting as it is easy to pitch forward with the rocker bottom.

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