MBT shoes (Masai Barefoot Technology) re-establish the natural conditions for standing and walking. MBT shoes are based on sound scientific principles, backed up by two recent university studies and are a certified medical product class 1 in the EC.

With MBT the whole body works more efficiently; is more relaxed and experiences better circulation and detoxification. Instead of having a heel, the MBT has a rolling element for proprioceptive muscle tuning (a Masai Sensor). Thus MBT shoes force us to balance and to straighten up whilst standing and walking. Balancing encourages active musculature:our common tendency being to fall onto our joints, but active muscles act like shock absorbers, so by promoting active muscles, MBT shoes cushion and protect our joints from trauma.

Masai Barefoot Technology teaches us to adopt an elegant upright posture, a natural, active gait and to use all different muscle groups.

MBT make the muscles in the foot work to balance and support the body by activating the primary stabilsing muscles in the calves, thighs, buttocks, hips and abdomen.

Through the bio-mechanical function of the MBT shoe, the muscles, joints and spine begin to function in a more anatomically correct fashion. As a result both joint wear and pain are reduced. MBT shoes lengthen and strengthen your whole body whist standing, walking or in gentle running.

Moving in amore active and upright manner not only looks better, it also automatically makes us a healthier and stronger. Our back and joints are strengthened, circulation is increased and breathing is more efficient. Thus the effect of walking with MBT shoes is a training session and a massage.

MBT for Health and Beauty
Just for a moment, think about how many steps you take every day. Now think about how long you spend standing still every day. By wearing MBTs these situations would become a comprehensive workout. due to MBT's continually working your muscles and activating neglected muscles you'll find your body changes for the better. Specifically MBTs can help:

• tone legs, stomach and buttocks
  with weight loss
• improve posture and gait
• strengthen the pelvic floor muscles
• improve the movement for the muscular skeletal system

MBT Shoes for Medical & Therapy
Medical professionals around the world recommend the use of MBT shoes for the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of:

• back, hip, leg and foot problems
• joint, muscle ligament and tendon injuries

Back problems, especially, are helped thanks to MBTs loosening up muscle tension. This allows the body to return to its natural state of health and encourage its natural healing abilities. MBT shoes were originally developed as a medical training device and is licensed in the EU as a Class 1 medical product. Back pains can be reduced through muscle strengthening.

MBT for Sport & Fitness
We all know what it's like running barefoot on the beach. Soft, forgiving but actually quite hard work. Because of the way MBT shoes work, running in them is very much like running on a beach. With the soft heel-sensor and rolling action your muscles have to work harder than normal and you'll be using muscles that are usually neglected when running in normal training shoes.

In fact MBT shoes can help burn more calories when walking or jogging. More specifically they can help to:

• improve performance
• activate neglected muscles
• improve muscle co-ordination
• provide a more efficient workout
• improve your running technique
• improve core stability
• improve endurance
• prevent injuries and reduce the time it takes for injuries to heal

The Structure of MBT Shoes
MBT relieves stress on joints, exercises muscles and thus strengthens the entire muscles system – all these effects result from the interplay of the following components:

1. Inner sole
   
2. Shank: the TPU and glass fibre shank provides the necessary firmness for the sole
   construction. It also ensures a natural rolling movement of the foot with every step and optimizes the pressure distribution over the whole sole.
   
3. PU mid sole with pivot: the balancing section integrated in the PU mid sole underneath the metatarsus requires an active rolling movement with every step and activates a large number of stabilising muscles throughout the whole body both when walking and standing.
   
4. Floater: the Floater is the heart of Masai Barefoot Technology. It produces a pleasant feeling reminiscent of walking on a sandy beach or on soft moss – and creates the natural instability to which the body automatically reacts with increased muscle activity.
   
5. Outer sole

For further information on the MBT call us on 024 76 690909 or call into our Coventry retail store. Alternatively visit MBTs site at www.swissmasai.co.uk