Masai Barefoot Technology – MBT


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The Masai are a semi-nomadic tribe, tending their cattle and walking many miles barefoot on uneven ground. They develop toned lean leg muscles, a perfect posture and suffer very few back or joint problems.

MBT imitate the terrain covered by the Masai, and turn the hard and flat surfaces we walk on into the soft, natural ground of the Masai Mara. Our muscles work evenly and become the natural shock absorbers they were designed to be, thus protecting our backs and limbs.

Live Tall – Walk Tall

The difference is immediate! MBT shoes reinforce the principles of Pilates. The upright posture afforded by the design enable the ‘core’ muscles to work naturally with each step we take.

Walking and running on concrete and tarmac leads to muscle imbalance and numerous structural problems from head to toe.

The natural TALL position unloads the joints, allows for smooth movement and efficient muscle control.

MBT physiological footwear

  • turns a flat, hard surface into a natural, soft and uneven one
  • creates a natural instability to which the body automatically reacts with increased muscle activity (proprioception)
  • makes us walk in a physiologically and biomechanically correct way with a natural rolling movement of the foot
  • provides the foot with three-dimensional freedom of movement

MBT physiological footwear has a positive effect on the whole body