Members UstadKhanAli Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 I just got a pair of MBT shoes. They're silly expensive, but I got them on sale, so they're only really expensive now... First impression was "Whoa...this is weird!" But after I walked on them for ten minutes, I got really used to it and it felt good. These are some of the benefits of the shoes, according to MBT. The idea with the MBT shoes is "natural instability". Perfectly flat walking surfaces don't occur often in nature, so the MBT creates an "uneven" walking surface that causes you to have to balance more and causes your muscles to fire more. But read up on the link if you want to know more because they describe it better than I do. Anyway, as you might suspect, this is another attempt to address my lower back pain. We'll see in the coming weeks if it works or not and that kind of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lukenskywalker Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 I just got a pair of MBT shoes. They're silly expensive, but I got them on sale, so they're only really expensive now... First impression was "Whoa...this is weird!" But after I walked on them for ten minutes, I got really used to it and it felt good. These are some of the benefits of the shoes, according to MBT. The idea with the MBT shoes is "natural instability". Perfectly flat walking surfaces don't occur often in nature, so the MBT creates an "uneven" walking surface that causes you to have to balance more and causes your muscles to fire more. But read up on the link if you want to know more because they describe it better than I do. Anyway, as you might suspect, this is another attempt to address my lower back pain. We'll see in the coming weeks if it works or not and that kind of thing. Anyone remember 'Earth Shoes?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Sayers Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Interesting - I suppose the original shoe design with a heal was based around the stirrup for horse riding. As it's no longer necessary why not alter the shoe design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Anyone remember 'Earth Shoes?' Not the first time around in the '70s that everyone but me seems to remember...but I own a pair now and wear them fairly frequently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Interesting - I suppose the original shoe design with a heal was based around the stirrup for horse riding. As it's no longer necessary why not alter the shoe design. If there's a strange shoe that's supposed to be good for lower back pain, you can pretty much bank on me finding it! I've known about this shoe for at least a couple of years now, but thought it was too much money until I found some sales on the shoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Sayers Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 a friend of mine is behind a company that's re-designed the soccer boot, apparently it makes the kick more accurate, I think he stands to make a bloody fortune Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Great, I'll try those next! Oh, wait...I don't play football. Dang, got all excited for nuttin'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lee Flier Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Interesting! I've actually been considering getting a pair of these: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com Similar concept I guess, but even weirder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Sayers Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 wow Lee - they look cool - I've found a shop in Brisbane that has them and I'm off to Brisbane later this week so I'll check them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Interesting! I've actually been considering getting a pair of these: http://www.vibramfivefingers.com Similar concept I guess, but even weirder. Fascinating!! I'll check into that a little more!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DontLetMeDrown Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 "And trains your body even while standing"?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted January 23, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 "And trains your body even while standing"?!?! Yeah, because you're forced to balance. I can already attest to this one in the short time I've worn them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lee Flier Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 wow Lee - they look cool - I've found a shop in Brisbane that has them and I'm off to Brisbane later this week so I'll check them out Nice! Yeah, there's a place just down the road from me that has them, so it's just a matter of when I have time to get over there and check em out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Lee Flier Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Yeah, because you're forced to balance. I can already attest to this one in the short time I've worn them. That's a pretty great idea really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bp Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 MBTs are decent shoes but not very durable. Keep the receipt in case you need to return them for a new pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted January 23, 2010 Moderators Share Posted January 23, 2010 Sometimes I think the only shoes I'll ever need are Converse Chuck Taylor's and low top Doc's. Of course I do need running shoes so... and then there's the black dress shoes for "those meetings"... I did the Earth Shoes and since the late 70's I haven't been convinced. Docs and Chucks. Oh, and a good pair of sandals in the summer. Where's the non-confrontational, "Shrugging Shoulders" Smilie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BushmasterM4 Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 Oh the famouse Earth shoes. How I remember them. Very Fugly !!!! My wife swears by Birkenstock shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beck Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 The MBT stuff looks pretty cool. I like these... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beck Posted January 23, 2010 Members Share Posted January 23, 2010 wow Lee - they look cool - I've found a shop in Brisbane that has them and I'm off to Brisbane later this week so I'll check them out I have a friend in Brisbane... say high to her for me. Just roll down the window and yell "Hi from Timothy!" anywhere in or near Brisbane. She's got good hearing. Yeah those things Lee's talking about look cool. Not for me, but very sexy on girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted January 24, 2010 Members Share Posted January 24, 2010 in a shopping mall in Beijing for 400 Chinese Renminbi Yuan (CNY) = 58.50 US Dollar (USD): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John Sayers Posted January 24, 2010 Members Share Posted January 24, 2010 The MBT stuff looks pretty cool. I like these... hi boots are back in for men Timothy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rjt Posted January 24, 2010 Members Share Posted January 24, 2010 Skechers Shape Ups I have a pair of these....they look similar. I thought the claims (about exercising the legs more) were nutty, but the idea of rocking into a toe push-off was helpful, so I bought them. Well, I've worn them a number of times on 2 to 5 mile walks and my legs were NEVER this tired in regular walking shoes (I use New Balance.) One of the physiatrists at work recommends all of the rocker bottom shoes for walking. Good luck, hope they help with the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beck Posted January 24, 2010 Members Share Posted January 24, 2010 Yeah, and I thought I was the last hold out. I just don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deanmass Posted January 24, 2010 Members Share Posted January 24, 2010 I have a pair of the Vibram 5 Finger shoes... They are really comfy, but people FREAK when I wear them.....like..."OMG, WTH is wrong with your feet? I tell them I am reverting to an Ape, feet first... Seriously, they are oddly comfy, and a nice break from other things...If nothing else, the change spread the load around your feet. I have a knee chair at work and use it the same way....move between it and a reg. chair a couple hours at a time if my back is bugging me.. The Vibrams are really good kayak/beach shoes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beck Posted January 24, 2010 Members Share Posted January 24, 2010 I have a pair of the Vibram 5 Finger shoes...They are really comfy, but people FREAK when I wear them.....like..."OMG, WTH is wrong with your feet?I tell them I am reverting to an Ape, feet first...Seriously, they are oddly comfy, and a nice break from other things...If nothing else, the change spread the load around your feet. I have a knee chair at work and use it the same way....move between it and a reg. chair a couple hours at a time if my back is bugging me..The Vibrams are really good kayak/beach shoes too. They remind me of some Ninja shoes I had in high school, but only the big toe was separate. The outsole looked similar though. A friend and I both had them and black karate gi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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