Why MBT is Called Physiological Footwear?

I would start this post saying that I love shoes and I have quite a good number of footwear of different manufacturers. I usually don’t love to wear the same shoes frequently. So, you would find all my shoes almost brand new, which feels nice to me. I recently came across an advert for a company named MBT or Masai Barefoot Technology, who claimed to design “Physiological Footwear”. While watching the ad and then out of more curiosity, I went through the history of MBT to find a Swiss engineer named Karl Mueller discovering the benefits of walking barefoot on paddy fields. The goal of MBT shoes is to evenly distribute the impact pressure that walking creates not only on your feet but on your entire body. The idea is quite cool! Their website states the benefits of wearing the shoes such as improving posture and balance, burning calories, aligning your gait, reducing back, joint and hip problems, activating neglected foot muscles, etc.

How do they look?

As soon as you see any pair of MBT, you will immediately notice the difference in design. The shoes have large curved outer sole that looks quite funny. The model I tested was Time Service Velcro, which is a classic water and slip resistant shoe. It had a strap closure system with water resistant full grain leather uppers finished with a microfiber footbed. Looking at the overall construction of the shoe, you will find them meticulously designed keeping in mind the longevity of the shoe. They had a fine stitching making them good for working or working out.

How do they feel?

Immediately after wearing the shoes, you will feel like losing your balance. It is natural for this kind of shoes since the sole is curvaceous with the heel area and the tip not touching the ground. MBT health shoes are designed to activate all your muscles to keep your body straight and in balance to prevent a fall. After wearing a few times, you can stand straight in the shoe without any problem. Your posture will improve vastly and you will actually feel taller; at least I felt so at 5’8”.  The shoe fitted perfectly and I wear thicker socks that were cozier for me. Another thing to note is the weight of the MBT. Due to the thick outsole, the shoes were quite heavy unlike other shoes available in the market. They easily weigh about twice as much as any ordinary footwear.

For sport and fitness

I came to know many world champions and Olympic medallists use MBT’s during training sessions to improve their performance. Training with MBT helps to improve coordination, strengthening of postural and joint-stabilising muscles, running style, power and speed, endurance, flexibility, etc. They also prevent accidents onsite and injuries.

Anything more?

Overall, I think these shoes would be a welcome addition to anyone looking to improve their posture and tone their leg and foot muscles. I would especially recommend these shoes to people whose work compels them to stand or walk for prolonged time. The one I tested was quite reasonably priced. Besides, the company keeps on offering sale on its specific models of MBT men’s collection and MBT women’s collection at different points of time. As long as shoes improve your body in the long run, price should not be a concern.

To know more and understand the purpose, benefits and FAQ about MBT see this video - 

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Colin Tan

Colin Tan is an ecommerce manager at MBT-Physiological Footwear. He is an experienced blogger as well. His comprehensive writing covers the field of health. He has written over several articles on it as such due to his fondness over health issues. He frequently blogs for MBT Shoes Australia. MBT Shoes are world sellers of the unique MBT patented curved sole, which are specifically designed for people to make people forget their back, knee and Achilles tendon problems.

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