I've recently heard of these and some people I work with (one of whom is a runner) are using them, but I'm still slightly sceptical, especially given the cost.
Has anyone here had experience of these 'revolutionary' new shoes, and do they justify the cost?
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http://www.backinaction.co.uk/mbt-info
probably not that helpful but, as you say, they are expensive. when I went to look at the shoes, the sales staff were very good and not 'pushy'. spent about 2 hrs in the shop discussing the merits, using a treadmill, learning the 'new way to walk'. trying all the styles of shoe. so, maybe head over to a specialist stockist and see how you get on with them.
But I guess if you've been wearing them for that long they have lasted well, so that starts to justify the cost
or - buy a pair of these if you want more protection but still mimic barefootedness
Fivefingers
get them from Blacks at about £50 a pair - very comfy if a little weird when you look down!!
I've tried wearing old runners but even they don't help after a time.
There are 4 people at work wearing MBT's now and they recommend them, but they haven't been wearing them for very long.
I still think that more people should actually go barefoot at home and in the garden as it does help to keep your feet in better condition.....wearing shoes and socks all day is not good imho..........
in fact - am barefoot in the office right now!!
I got mine from Blacks at Lakeside.....and they only stock black
BUT I have found one place on line you can buy them but only in limited sizes
Lizard factory outlet
FB: I support your argument about going barefoot as much as possible. I've recently had an experience with a runner who was keen on well-cushioned shoes yet suffered lower-leg aches and pains. Combined with a slight change in running technique, we ran barefoot over concrete pavement (clean & no sharp objects!) quite comfortably. Their notion of what constitutes foot protection has now changed. Thanks for the links/info on the Vibrams.
Trin: Ta v. much back to the thread topic....
I haven't tried MBT. I have a friend at work who wears them. She constantly looks as if she is rocking back on her heels. This might be the case as she complains of tightness at the shins and upper feet. Maybe she has to lock the knees straight for balance...I dunno.
If the MBT are expensive, could you borrow a pair from someone for a while to try them out?
I'm not sure if would (could?) run in them. Maybe it is better to wear flatter shoes, relax/bend the knees a little and adopt a slightly lower posture on the ball of feet???
I don't think they are meant for running in though...I just want something that's going to help my poor feet and legs as I stand on them all night
I have some and like them, I got them as I suffer from a bit of lower back (muscle) pain, which I think is posture related. They are great to wear and do make you stand up straighter. Whether they do everything they purport to I doubt but I think they would definitely help you at work.
Wouldn't think of running in them though!
But then I discovered the blue ones...
What was I to do...
Aren't Ebay great
I got them for £95