Stats:  Physiological Footwear

Cost:  $250.00

Review:

For those of you who haven’t heard about one of the newest advancements in shoe technology, allow me to introduce you to the MBT, or Masai Barefoot Technology, shoe.  These shoes have been created to mimic the walking motion made by the Masai, a tribe who walks barefoot in their homeland of Africa. 

MBTs are supposed to strengthen and tone muscles in the legs and backside as well as prevent and treat injuries.  The shoe’s looks are unconventional because of the thick, rounded sole and when wearing them, you are supposed to rock from your heel forward.  Notwithstanding the asthetics of the design, I had heard about how they were so beneficial so I gladly plunked down my $250.00 (okay, maybe not gladly, but at least willingly) for a pair of the tennis shoes. 

Because the shoes are pricey, I did my homework before my purchase - the other reviews I read about MBTs were mostly positive and I’m glad to hear that they work for so many people.  Unfortunately for me, they didn’t work so well.  I tried on several pairs in various sizes (they do not come in half sizes) and ended up going a half size up because it was the closest fit.  The problem is that my heel slides and rubs and no matter how tightly I tie the laces.

The loose heel aside, I was willing to give them a chance and figured that the benefits from proper posture would outweigh any heel issues.   I eventually stopped wearing the shoes simply because they were too heavy.  I tried and tried to walk the way the video showed me, but I constantly felt as if I were “doing it wrong.”  It simply got to be too much work.  But for those of you who fit in them and have stronger leg muscles than I apparently do, wear them and enjoy!

Pros:

• Comfortable
• Well-made, durable
• Will make you at least 1 1/2″ taller
• Great idea
• Comes with an impressive video teaching you about the technology and how to walk in the shoes

Cons:

• Hard to fit, doesn’t come in half sizes
• Heavy and clunky, found them difficult to walk in
• Pricey

Website:  Click here to purchase

Rating: 2.5 Stars