History

Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) shoes have been advertised as "the world's smallest gym" and as "shoes designed for walking on a world that is not flat" and "the anti-shoe." MBT shoes are extremely popular despite an appearance generally considered less than attractive. Their appeal lies in extreme comfort and a reduction in joint stress.


Masai Barefoot Technology shoes were invented by Karl Muller, an engineer whose time with the Masai tribes in Africa revealed that the seemingly natural pains associated with walking are virtually unknown to them. Muller intuitively understood that walking barefoot over uneven terrain diminishes the unwanted effects of walking and that the design of standard shoes is the culprit behind the stress placed on the bodies of most walkers. He then set out to create a shoe that would correct these problems.

Next: Functionality

MBT have been available on the market since 1996. But practical proof of the effectiveness of this technology has been provided for thousands of years by the Masai, a semi-nomadic tribe from East Africa. Joint and back pain are mostly unknown among them, they enjoy stable health and remarkable athletic ability.

It was left to Swiss engineer Karl Muller to discover the secret of the Masai: the simple fact that walking barefoot on soft, natural ground means that they have to balance their bodies with each and every step.Muller\'s discovery did not happen in Africa but during a residence in Korea. Whenever he suffered from back pain he walked barefoot over paddy fields - which quickly relieved his complaints. He tried to understand this perplexing observation - and stumbled across the secret of the Masai.

After his return to Switzerland Karl Muller began to develop a footwear technology that would make the natural instability of soft surfaces accessible to people forced to move on hard ground. Over many years of research and development "Masai Barefoot Technology? was perfected to the stage where it was ready to be introduced to the market.

MBT is totally different:

  • Its sole is curved, not flat.
  • It is unstable, not stable.
  • It activates your muscles instead of undermining them.
  • It has a positive effect on the entire body, not just the feet.

A Healthy Way to Lose Weight
MBT Shoes have been well-known in Europe since 1996, one of their biggest selling points among women of all ages is their reputation for helping you lose weight and tone up your muscles. In Europe, MBT Shoes are rated as medical equipment and marketed as a fitness aid. The design of the shoe with its unusual rocker bottom and three part inner sole was engineered to make your body work the way it was built to work. That \'work\' includes increasing muscle activity and decreasing strain on your joints and tendons. In the process, the Masai Barefoot Technology built into the shoe encourages better posture, better muscle tone and more energy expenditure in everything from standing still to running full tilt.

MBT Shoes Help Provide a Healthier Lifestyle
If you\'re looking for an amazing addition to your personal health collection, you can stop searching. MBT shoes are clearly helping people walk more naturally, and provide a number of health benefits. Reviewers, researchers and even celebrities agree - regular use leads to a healthier life

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