MBT Technology
The technology underpinning MBT footwear is described below.
Shoes uppers are made of soft leather or a combination of leather and textile for trainers. (1)
The curved multi-layer sole (6) makes you walk using a natural rolling movement and distributes pressure throughout the whole of your foot.
The instep (4) and Masai Sensor in the heel (5) of MBT shoes are built-up to ensure maximum support and foot comfort.
The Masai Sensor creates the feeling that you are walking on a sandy beach.
A glass fibre shank (2) underpins the sole providing firmness.
There is an extra layer (3) that provides cushioning and moisture transport.
The figure on the right shows some of the benefits of walking in MBT’s
- Straighten posture by 10 degrees
- Strengthen back muscles
- Tone up abdominals
- Firm-up buttocks by 9%
- 19% more rear - thigh activity
- 19% less stress on knees and hips
- 18% lower limb stress