My New Shoes - MBT Sport2 White

 I was told that MBT’s are designed to mimic the action of your body walking in sand.  Because of the rocker-bottomed sole, your body has to work harder just to stay balanced, so from a workout standpoint, core muscle groups are more heavily recruited.  And based on conversations I’ve had with my person in-the-know, the “body/fibromyalgia” therapist I see, in the process of trying to stay balanced, postural/musculoskeletal imbalances may improve.  

MBT Sport2 Black

When I first tried on the MBT’s, I definitely noticed a difference.  They’re heavier than the average shoe, for one thing, and I definitely had to work harder to remain steady in them.  The style I chose, the Sport2, was initially a bit stiff around the ankle, but it’s definitely loosening up the more I walk in them.

I first thought they looked super cluncky, but now, after walking in them, I really don’t think so.  When I walk in them, I feel taller (I guess that’s because I am), and when I get done walking, I feel better.  If anything, wearing them seems to improve my postural alignment issues rather than exacerbating them.  And I’m happy to report that I’ve stopped using Lidoderm patches to dull the pain in my hip joints when I’m trying to sleep at night. 

My MBT’s cost me about $250, so they’re not cheap, and I can’t really say they’re cute, fun, or sexy, either.  But, if you have back, hips, knee, or feet problems, or all of the above, then you probably aren’t looking for a pair of cute, cheap shoes.  Dreaming yes, but looking, no.

Check out the MBT website to read up on the philosophy behind the shoe,  see the various styles, and read other customer testimonials.  http://us.mbt.com

And here’s to HAPPY FEET!!!