The most straight forward exercise in the world: put on your MBTs, lace them tightly – you’re ready to go!

Here are a few simple tips to get the most out of your MBTs:

Get used to your MBTs:

Once you have experienced the comfort of MBT you won’t want to give it up again.  Nevertheless: your body won’t perceive your new MBTs as conventional shoes – but as a piece of exercise equipment!

This should dictate the way you start to use MBT physiological footwear: Begin by wearing your MBTs only as long as your muscles feel comfortable.  Your body needs to get used to this new way of walking step-by-step. Gradually increase the length of time you wear your MBTs. After a short period of acclimatisation you will be able to wear your MBT physiological footwear all day long, seven days a week.

The best way to walk:

The foot should make contact with the ground below the body, not in front of it. This results in the natural, upright, attractive posture that is typical of MBT wearers. 

When you place the foot correctly you get the feeling of sinking your heel into soft ground, just like walking on a sandy beach. Now roll the foot over the pivot towards the ball of the foot. 

When walking in MBT Physiological footwear take particular care to ensure that your ankles do not bend inwards. As you apply pressure, increase it towards the outer edge of the sole.

Correct MBT walking is a natural, completely harmonious progression that is controlled by the foot.  During this particular rolling movement the head should not move up and down, but always remain at the same level practised users of Masai Barefoot technology are able to walk easily and naturally even while balancing a book on their heads!

The best gait with MBTs keeps the body upright and stretched tall.  The pelvis rotates naturally with every step.