Comments on: Fitness Shoe Skepticism: FitFlops & MBTs Glorified Platform Sandals & Sneakers?

By: jez

jez — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:55:27 +0000

i would say that the fitflops are worth it considering the price diffence in MBTS. Fitflops are so comfortable and have helped my posture a massive amount i got mine from [edit] i would definatly recommend.

By: Leo

Leo — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 07:39:39 +0000

Hey guys, I am a certified pedorthist and medical massage therapist and I specialize in orthopedic conditions. I am constantly seeing and treating the same conditions over and over again such as plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, knee pain and of course back pain. I spend several hours a week looking for the best for my patients and found that only the MBT has the correct biomechanical movement to stop compensation from improper gait. The MBT is engineered to recreate walking on soft, natural ground like walking in sand. They are designed by a Swiss engineer who studied the gait of the African Masai tribe who walk barefoot on soft ground. He found that foot, knee, hip and low back pains are extremely rare to them. Additionally, he understood that the human body is not designed to walk on hard, flat & stable surfaces like concrete which forces us to walk unnaturally. I have been wearing MBT for almost 5 years and I make it a point to try the latest technology and so far nothing has come close. The Sketchers has simply copied the look but not the function…. that’s why they are half the price! The other knock offs don’t offer the natural 3 dimensional rolling movement with instability (heel, outside of foot, then roll back to the big toe). The easiest way to understand this movement is to think about your footprint in the sand. Finally, I’ve noticed that all the other brands are focused on muscle toning but MBT is used as a medical device in Europe and Canada to treat medical conditions. Hope this helps!

By: Elle

Elle — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:53:19 +0000

These shoes provide me with such wonderful support and the engineering is amazing.

By: Meilily

Meilily — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:33:40 +0000

rebecca – Thanks, glad you’ve enjoyed your Earth shoes and Shape Ups. Sounds like you could sell their shoes with anecdotes like those!

I’d love to try them if I didn’t have to shell out so much $ for them : ) As mentioned in the article, the skeptic in me gets a great workout already in the platform shoes I wear, so it would take a lot to get me to spend extra on special toning shoes right now.

Btw- You may want to try on some MBT’s again: MBT apparently has made their latest shoe models lighter. For example, the MBT Sport now has a lighter and slightly roomier version in the MBT Sport II. (Note: the MBT Sport II is also reported to fit higher around the ankles.)

By: rebecca

rebecca — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:09:14 +0000

Your blog made me laugh! Although i do have to say that i’m a big fan of toning shoes!!!

Not so much the MBT’s, i found them too heavy when i tried them. But i’ve been wearing Skechers Shape Ups for a couple of months and they are the comfiest shoes i’ve ever worn! And surprisingly light weight! They’ve really given me a huge helping hand in toning up my legs! I’m so busy at the moment with work and don’t have time for the gym, so i just wear my skechers on my lunch break and go for a walk! Great that i can incorporate a fitness plan into my every day routine!

In terms of Earth shoes, i’ve been wearing them for a couple of years. Originally to help with my back pain (which they were amazing for) but they do give your legs a great workout aswell!

Maybe you should try them out and then write about your thoughts!

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By: Meilily

Meilily — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:38:25 +0000

Celeste- Great to hear about your success with MBT’s! It also sounds like they are good quality, which is important. You’re really making me want to get some!

By: Celeste

Celeste — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:17:06 +0000

I developed plantar fasciitis a few years ago and even with orthotics I could barely walk and I was in a lot of pain. I read about MBT’s in a magazine and the first time I tried them on I noticed instant relief. In the beginning I wore them with my orthotics but now I don’t need to.

I own a pair of MBT sneakers and sandals. I think the price is outrageous(those Swiss engineers can get away with anything) but for regaining my mobility, they are worth every penny. Yes they really do tone my legs! And there is certainly an adjustment period if stop wearing them for a while.

After wearing the sneakers exclusively for 1 year and off/on for another they are in very good condition. They are well made and very durable. I’m thinking of getting them resoled soon.

I want to try the Sketchers. I wonder if they also have a fiberglass/wood last inside the shoe.

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