MANILA, Philippines - The first thing you’ll notice about MBT footwear is the unusual shape of its sole. It’s not flat like most other footwear but curved, like the bottom of a boat or a rocking chair ...

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When MBTs or Masai Barefoot Technology shoes first arrived on America's shores in the summer of 2003, Bliss Spa called them the anti-cellulite shoe. Others refer to them as "the smallest gym in the ...

Australians are discovering the walking shoes designed to support posture, reduce pain and make every step feel easier. Good ...

Part of an ongoing series looking at the reality behind health claims. Stability used to be a good thing in a shoe. But the current “fitness” footwear craze takes the opposite approach: By subtly ...

MBT trainers have become hot fashion items but cost €200 a pair A hugely popular training shoe which promises wearers better posture and less pressure on the joints can increase the risk of falling ...

MBT rolled out its Speed series, a lightweight shoe line for road racing, with the Speed 2 and Speed Mix. The series deviates from the maximalist profile the brand is known for, which drew comparisons ...

They claim to tone your body, improve posture and ease back pain. Esther Walker reports. MBT trainers seem like an unlikely item of footwear to catch the imagination of the young and trendy. With ...