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MBT physiological footwear

Definition:  The MBT shoe is based upon the principle that earlier in man’s long history we walked barefoot on soft and uneven ground.  In doing so our arches were filled with soft earth and grasses, a natural arch support.  The smaller muscles of the feet and the body’s natural muscle balancing system were well developed. 

Today, we walk on mostly hard surfaces and in shoes that slant forward with the heel elevated. Most people do not have any kind of support for their arches. 

What has resulted is that the small muscles of the feet are not developed nor are the other parts of the body that provide natural balancing.  Without any kind of arch support in play, the arches fall as we walk, causing damage to the foot and compromising healthy internal and external rotation up the legs and into the hips. Most people are vulnerable to falling because of deficient muscle development of the bodies natural balancing muscles.

Benefits:  Although most feel wobbly when first walking in these shoes, the small muscles of the foot related to the body’s natural balancing system are developed wearing the shoes.  With it come better posture, balance and gait.  There is 19% less pressure on the knee and hip joints also.

Text:  Copyright 2007 Carole Romig   Image:  MBT Product Catalog 2008