Shoe-wise, I know it is difficult to concentrate on anything but the gorgeous footwear featured on the Milan runway this week, but why don’t we do just that for a few minutes.
MBT (short for Masai Barefoot Technology) is a fitness shoe brand that I have been eying for a while now (they have been on the market since the 90s and has really taken the fitness shoe market by storm). The shoes were created after studying the Masai tribe from East Africa. Karl Muller, the inventor of MBT Anti Shoes, observed that because the Masai walked on soft, instable ground, they were forced to use their body to maintain balance. This balancing act, apparently, is good for strengthening core muscles and promotes good posture. To simulate walking on a soft surface such as sand or soft moss, Karl created the MBT shoes line with a rounded, curved sole to force the wearer to balance themselves like the members of Masai.Cheap Mbt Shoes
Now, regular readers of this shoe blog will know that we love the comfortable AND stylish shoe. Sadly, although Zappos MBT reviews, Epinions ratings, and even MBT shoes reviews on our Shoe Forum (thanks VanMiracle!) have been nothing short of excellent with reports of improved back problems, toning of the body, etc, early versions of the MBT shoe line left much to be desired in the looks department.
See what I mean? In the past, I have allowed concessions for shoes that are not visually appealing if they were comfortable or healthy, but the early styles were so ugly they were real deal breakers for me.Retail Mbt Lami Shoes
Fast forward to 2007, I am happy to report that MBT footwear is evolving. Now,while they still are not as stylish as say Nike, Adidas, or Puma, these photos certainly prove that they are catching up.