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The anti-shoe.
How the anti-shoe is pro-body.
The benefits of MBT.
At MBT we don’t believe in shoes.
We believe in footwear that has positive effects on the entire body. Because of our specially designed sole, wearing MBTs significantly improves your gait and posture and relieves stress on your joints and back. It also exercises a large number of muscles, whether you’re walking or standing. This, in turn, stimulates your metabolism, burns extra calories and supports muscle regeneration. In addition, MBTs can have a firming effect on abdominal, leg and buttock muscles. Improves posture and gait by 10 degrees. Increases back muscle activity. Buttock muscle activity. Rear thigh muscle activity. Lower limb activity. Oxygen and calorie consumption. Increases abdominal muscle activity. Reduces stress on hip and knee joints. According to studies at the University of Calgary, CAM; Sheffield Hallam University, UK; Rennbahnklinik Basel, CH in comparison to conventional shoes. The positive effects of MBT when walking. Increases back muscle activity. Buttock muscle activity. Rear thigh muscle activity. Lower limb activity. Increases abdominal muscle activity. According to studies at the University of Calgary, CAM; Sheffield Hallam University, UK; Rennbahnklinik Basel, CH in comparison to conventional shoes. The positive effects of MBT when standing. MBT’s secret weapon. Outsole. Lasting board. Integrated shank. PU midsole. PU Masai Sensor. The shank adds necessary stiffness to the sole and is made of TPU mixed with glass fibres and is embedded into the midsole. The most important part of the PU midsole is the balancing area underneath the metatarsus, which requires an active rolling movement with every step. The soft PU Masai Sensor is the heart of the MBT sole. The sensor produces a pleasant feeling reminiscent of walking on a sandy beach or on soft moss. balancing area The key to MBT is its patented sole construction. The Shank, PU Midsole with its balancing area and the Masai Sensor create a soft surface that is akin to walking barefoot on springy moss or on a sandy beach. This creates a natural instability underfoot, which activates the supporting muscle system and has positive effects on the entire body. Walking on soft, natural ground. Walking with MBTs. Catalog.
The anti-shoe collection. Chapa Black M 41 – 47 Men. Tariki Walnut M 41 – 47 Tariki Black M 41 – 47 Sport Grey M 35 – 47 Kisumu Black M 35 – 47 Karani M 41 – 47 Click here to see more styles. Chapa Dawn W 35 – 41²/³ Women. Kisumu Black W 35 – 47 Kaya Navy W 35 – 41²/³ Kisumu White W 35 – 41²/³ Click here to see more styles. M. Walk Silver W 35 – 41²/³ Sport Grey W 35 – 47
The dawn of the anti-shoe. Our History. In the late nineties we started a crusade. We realised that the human body is simply not built to walk or stand on hard, flat surfaces. We also discovered that conventional shoes artificially stabilise the body causing important muscles to be neglected, which can result in joint and back pain. As much as we would have liked to put a warning label on every shoebox, we knew we had to go even further to make the world aware that our health is significantly influenced by the way we walk. And we were determined to develop something that would continuously stimulate the body’s supporting muscle system. We knew we had to be radical to be successful. So we used radical thinking to engineer and design a new kind of footwear that was different from anything else on the market. And we used radical measures to dramatise the corrosive effect on our health from wearing traditional shoes. We named our footwear MBT, and refused to call it a shoe. Because 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. In other words: It is the antithesis of a shoe. It is the anti-shoe. And it’s designed to help people all over the world live better and healthier lives. We hope you will join our crusade.
The crusade. The ad campaign. We’re anti-shoe. We’re anti-boot. We’re anti-sandal. And we’re definitely anti-flip flop. In fact, we’re anti anything that doesn’t defend your back against the corrosive power of hard, flat surfaces. We’re anti anything that doesn’t improve your posture. We’re anti anything that doesn’t protect your knees or tone your muscles just by standing there. Actually, we’re anti anything that doesn’t change your life for the better. But something you can wear on your feet that can do all of that? Now that we can get behind. We’re anti-boot. We’re anti-sandal. And we’re definitely anti-flip flop. In fact, we’re anti anything that doesn’t defend your back against the corrosive power of hard, flat surfaces. We’re anti anything that doesn’t improve your posture. We’re anti anything that doesn’t protect your knees or tone your muscles just by standing there. Actually, we’re anti anything that doesn’t change your life for the better. But something you can wear on your feet that can do all of that? Now that we can get behind. theantishoe.com The shoe is dead. Long live the muscle-toning, posture-improving, calorie-burning, joint-protecting, back-relieving bilateral system that you happen to wear on your feet. If they weren’t so radically different, if their only purpose was to look good with jeans, if they only protected your feet instead of your entire body, we might have been able to find a simpler word for them. Something like shoes.
Shoes are the opium of the masses. Promising happiness in a dazzling array of shapes and colors, they blind us from seeing the truth. And the truth is shoes are conspiring with hard, flat surfaces to ruin your back. Which is why we designed an alternative. An alternative that will protect your spine, knees and hips. That tones your muscles and improves your posture. An alternative that will forever release you from the tyranny of shoes. Shoes are the opium of the masses. Promising happiness in a dazzling array of shapes and colors, they blind us from seeing the truth. And the truth is shoes are conspiring with hard, flat surfaces to ruin your back. Which is why we designed an alternative. An alternative that will protect your spine, knees and hips. That tones your muscles and improves your posture. An alternative that will forever release you from the tyranny of shoes. theantishoe.com We’re mad as hell at shoes. And we’re not going to take it anymore. We say no to letting hard surfaces damage your back. And yes to footwear that protects it. Yes, to footwear that tones your thigh, stomach, and butt muscles. Yes, to footwear that burns extra calories. Unite good citizens. Let’s take a stand, walk, hike and run against shoes. theantishoe.com We’re mad as hell at shoes. And we’re not going to take it anymore. We say no to letting hard surfaces damage your back. And yes to footwear that protects it. Yes, to footwear that tones your thigh, stomach, and butt muscles. Yes, to footwear that burns extra calories. Unite good citizens. Let’s take a stand, walk, hike and run against shoes.
Testimonials. Citizens a ainst The MBTs are the first shoe to make me feel like I wanted to walk the extra mile. Hi, I have just bought my first pair of MBTs and just love the difference it makes to my walk. I heard about them after having a serious horse accident, being kicked in the shin and having recurring sciatica problem thereafter ... and the one foot drop a bit, so the roll effect really helps and will strengthen the ligaments. I have struggled for nearly a year trying to walk without falling, due to muscle wastage in one leg and a drop foot ... the MBTs are the first shoe to make me feel like I wanted to walk the extra mile. I never take them off and will get another pair for best. Dianne Roberta Riddle They are wonderful! I have started using MBT shoes to help me combat the pain of walking with severely arthritic toe joints and a neuroma. They are wonderful! From being practically immobile, I have just return- ed from a holiday walking in the Atlas Mountains and suffered no ill effects whatsoever. My first purchase was a pair of trainers, quick- ly followed by sandals. I have now bought a pair of Shamba boots as we live on Exmoor and I can start to enjoy the countryside again. Also, we will do a safari. During my last holiday I was so thankful that I regularly remarked ‘I love my shoes!’ Mrs Liz Snowdon If you ever need someone to shout about MBTs from the rooftops, then I’m yours. Three years ago I could not walk more than half a mile without my feet being in excruciating pain. I now have eight pairs of MBTs and have absolutely no problem walking. They have improved my posture so I get no backache. In short, they have changed my life and at 5’6 6” and 245 lb, this is no mean feat. If you ever need someone to shout about MBTs from the rooftops, then I’m your man. Peter Bloom I wish I had discovered MBTs ten years ago! Dear MBT, I just wanted to write and say thank you for helping me have the best holiday ever. I regularly holiday in Florida and in previous years have had to miss out on theme park rides and other activities due to excessive back pain. This year I wore my new MBT Sports and didn’t need rest, painkillers or to use my TENs machine once. I had the best time with my kids ever and didn’t miss out on anything. My freedom of movement has increased and my sleep pattern is also much improved, making me less grumpy! I wish I had discovered MBTs ten years ago! Jo Sharrard I just wanted to say thank you for making such amazing shoes. I’ve been wearing them for about two weeks now and my long-term back problem has practically gone! They’re amazing! David Carter-Hitchin A huge difference to my post baby toning and posture. I love my MBTs! I have been wearing them for over three weeks now and I am convinced that they are making a huge difference to my post toning and posture. Alice Beer
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BUTTOCK MUSCLES ACTIVITY
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LOWER LIMBS ACTIVITY
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