MBT Kisumu Sandals (For Men and Women)
$139.95
$235.00
Item #95223
Discontinued Styles. MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) physiological sandals feature a curved midsole underneath the metatarsus (the long bones of the foot), resulting in a healthy rolling movement with every step.The body automatically reacts to increase muscle activity and improve toneRubber outsole 3 adjustable hook-and-loop strapsPU shock-absorbing midsoleUppers: Blue - Nubuck upper w/microfiber liningWhite - PU coated leather upper w/spandex liningBrown - Waxed leather upper w/microfiber lining2 lb. 1 oz. pr.Discontinued Styles. KoreaSize Euro(US): 35(W 5½) 35 2/3(W 6) 36 1/2(W 6½) 37(W 7, M 5) 37 2/3(W 7½, M 5½) 38 1/3(W 8, M 6) 39(W 8½, M 6½) 39 2/3(W 9, M 7) 40 1/3(W 9½, M 7½) 41(W 10, M 8) 41 2/3(W 10½, M 8½) 42 1/3(W 11, M 9) 43(W 11½, M 9½) 43 2/3(W 12, M 10) 44 1/3(M 10½) 45(M 11) 45 2/3(M 11½) 46 1/3(M 12) 47(M 12½) 47 2/3(M 13) 48 1/3(M 13½) 49(M 14)Runs small; please order ½ size larger
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By paperfolder from grand rapids, michigan on 7/20/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Cute, Durable, Stable
Best Uses:
Travel, WALKING
Describe Yourself:
Casual, Conservative
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought these after reading all the good comments from others. They do take a bit of getting used to at first. I just returned from a vacation in which I did a lot of walking and these were the only shoes I wore except one day, and I noticed the difference when I wore my regular sneakers instead. The lining is so soft, and the foot bed conforms quickly to one's feet. I'm not sure I am "toning" as others seem to say, but I could walk in them all day, and last week I did, including up and down hills. I have flat feet, and I could have wished for a slightly better arch support, but I did not have the pain in my feet that I do with other shoes even after trudging all day. They are not great for soft sand or rock-climbing, but bare feet on the beach were adequate for those purposes. It is also tricky to stand still in them, so I wouldn't wear them in a situation in which I had to stand up for a long time without walking. I just bought another pair in blue (because the brown ones were sold out in my size). They are expensive but through Sierra it was a great deal.
DOSEN'T FIT LIKE IT LOOKS!
By TINA from CARMEL, IN on 7/16/2008
Describe Yourself:
Stylish
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I WAS BASICALLY SOLD ON THIS PRODUCT [...] WHEN I RECEIVED THEM I WAS VERY DISAPOINTED, [...]NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.I THEN ORDERED TENNIS SHOES & LOVE THEM!
MBT stopped pain in feet, ankles, & legs
By Pete with MBT's from Greenbrae, CA on 7/15/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Breathable, Comfortable, Cute, Durable, Stable
Best Uses:
Barbecues, Beach, Hiking, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Casual
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) recommends that one wear the sandal or shoe for a short period at first to get used to the shoe. It is wise to follow the advise because wearing MBT's is different than any other sandal or shoe. The sandal or shoe forces one to walk straight and upright, which is hard at first because of the natural tendency for one to overcorrect for balancing when wearing the sandal or shoe. The sole of the shoe is curved and this curve in the sole makes one feel as though one is going to fall. The curve in the sole is the basis for the working of MBT's. This curve in the sole allows different muscles to be worked when walking in MBT's, which is different than when wearing any other type shoe. It takes about a week to get used to MBT's if one doesn't get too tired wearing them. The longer one wears them in any given day, the less time it will take to develop the correct muscles. I suggest that anyone considering buying MBT's go to the MBT web site at MBT-info.com to learn more about MBT's.
I own both the sandal and the low sport shoe. I had pain on the soles of both feet, in both ankles, in the back of my legs, and in my lower back. It only took two days of wearing the sandals to get complete pain relief. I either wear the sandals or the shoes every day, and I have not had any further pain and my posture has improved. MBT's work, and I have searched far and wide for a sandal or shoe that will give this flat footed old man (68-well, not that old) pain relief, and there is no other sandal or shoe that I have found that has the design that allows for the correct exercise of the muscles to relieve pain just by wearing the sandals or shoes. The price may be high, but paying the high price is definitely worth it because of the pain relief and comfort that MBT's provide. You will find that you will not want to be without your MBT's for very long if you have to wear any other shoe other than MBT's. It is also fortunate that MBT makes different styles of shoes so that those who have to wear a dress shoe or work shoe or boot can buy an MBT dress shoe or boot, a sneaker type shoe, and a sandal, and be without pain all the time.
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