“The MBT sole is constructed to create a natural instability. The Masai Sensor is the first obstacle: landing is soft and feels uncertain. The sensomotoric system quickly reacts with the appropriate muscle activity, so that the foot joints are actively stabilised. The foot then rolls over the balancing section towards the toes. The active stability is maintained and the foot can roll off physiologically. Control over the rolling movement changes the stresses and strains on the foot. Increased muscle activity relieves the foot joints.”

It sounds hokey, but these shoes really have made a huge difference for me. I have begged, I have pleaded with MBT/ Masai USA to allow me to review their line, but they have have refused! Guess they have enough publicity. As they saturate the market and their patented design expires, we will be able to purchase them for a reasonable amount of money. For now a pair runs about $230! A very high price to pay, but allow me to walk without pain.

Jami I am so glad you made that clarification because I was starting to worry about your personification of the sandals. I mean, hugging a tree is fine, but your shoes? Hmmm, I guess if they love you back its fine. You are too great!

Did you know when they first came out they were only $30? Then shot up to $40 when B&BW couldn’t keep them in stock. It was craziness over flops! I remember calling around like a silly person asking all the B&BW’s if they had any in stock. The closest pair was a size 5 (!!) 105 miles from St. Louis.

MoMommy, If you can’t work da flops, maybe try a pair of the toe hugging ones from Columbia. Those are comfortable and they stay anchored to your fit. Good support too.