The MBT footwear (Masai Barefoot Technology) has developed into a household name in Europe and in the United States. This is because the shoes have been clinically proved to have fitness and health benefits. They are swiftly advancing in popularity in the United States, particularly since MBT Footwear has been featured on The Today Show. They are a wonderful fitness tool for those suffering from back pain or those who wish for help getting into shape without having to do too much that’s out of their normal schedule.

MBT Footwear help make exercising more efficient, recovery faster, and cellulite ridden thighs a thing of the past. Strengthening the calf muscles and easing pain through reduced build up of lactic acid in the muscles are more bonuses that sports people like. The shoes also are reputed to help develop core strength. In addition, MBT footwear has been clinically proven to reduce backache, improve posture, burn more calories and lessen the shock on joints. It is no wonder a numbers now wearing them has multiplied like a virus.

The curved soles of the MBT shoes emulate the barefoot walking style of the African Masai tribe on uneven terrain. Walking on uneven surfaces increases the pumping action of the calf muscles, enhancing lymphatic drainage and reducing cellulite and some avid MBT fans have said their lives have changed as a result of wearing them.

MBT footwear comes with a DVD introducing the Swiss Masai workout, one of the reasons fans around the world are calling the shoes “the world’s smallest gym - on your feet”. They are available in a variety of styles including sport trainers, sandals and professional. They feature a unique multi-layered sole, a heel sensor, a tilting edge with integrated step and a special textile containing a fiberglass layer. The MBT shoe idea was created over 10 years ago in Switzerland and so far more than more than a million pairs sold worldwide.