Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT) Shoes

Masai Barefoot Technology or MBT shoes are shoes inspired in design by the Masai tribe of people. The shoes have a rocker bottom that is supposed to simulate the natural gait of walking barefoot exhibited by these people. The company make some extraordinary claims for the benefits and efficacy of these shoes on posture and postural complaints. There is some limited evidence to support the claims that the company make, but not enough to support most of them. Do MBT shoes work? There is probably enough data combined with some theory and anecdotes to suggest that they will probably be helpful in some groups of people and not in others. What is now needed is some good clinical research to help guide the decision making.

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