MBT vs. Chung Shi, or Fit Flop Shoe

[Witness]

Hi I'm new here.
I'm serioiusly thinking of buying a pair of shoes such as MBT as it claims to help with lower back pain. Does anyone have a pair of these or something similar? They also claim to tone your bottom?

Anyone got any experience in this?

 

[KadMinaiii]

Hi,

Has your back problem been diagnosed?
How can MBTs help every back problem?

Fit-flops do much the same thing and are way cheaper - don't buy into all the shiney advertising!

David

 

[Juniper]

Hi

My wife Deb has a pair of MBT's and loves them. They are very different from normal shoes though. I tried a pair on and walked around the shop, you have to think far more about your balance and walking properly at first, although they are a pleasure to walk in.

Deb has a muscular imbalance in her thighs, a long term problem that causes knee pain during certain movements. The MBT's should help correct this, but she has not had hers long enough to find out yet.

Personally I would have a pair if I walked on flat ground enough, but as most of my walking is on rough ground with our dogs I did not feel they were suitable for me. Very nice and comfortable to walk in though though...

They should help to some degree with majority of general back pain because they encourage you to walk with good posture, and by holding your body correctly most people will increase the muscular endurance of their core muscles. Core muscle endurance and strength is important as it is these muscles that should be helping to protect the spine during our daily movements. It is difficult to walk 'badly' in them. Majority of back problems respond favourably to an increase in core muscle strength and endurance.

 

[I Love Jesus_32]

Hi,

I'd been seriously thinking about getting a pair as well and when I began searching for information on the internet I came across a few things that have made me think twice. I read about the poor quality and how they don't last long etc. Some information was suggesting that RYN shoes are much better and of similar principle to MBTs but better made. I haven't done enough research yet to make my mind up, and it doesn't help that the website for RYN seems to be down but let me know if you buy any MBTs as me an my mate really want to get some.

Carla xx