5 star rating December 29, 2007 James E.
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Sandals That Will Rock You

My chiropractor recommended these MBT shoes to me for my lower back pain and improve my posture. Turns out we're built to walk around on all-fours according to him, and going bipedal tends to wreck our backs. Anyway, these sandal's soles are curved, so they actually rock back and forth while you stand up straight. The motion strengthens your leg and back muscles, while supporting your arches (and develops your balance!). Walking in them is like walking on the sand at the beach...it takes a bit of practice, and tires you out quickly. The first time I wore them, the guy in the shop told me not to wear them for more than 15 minutes at a time. After walking around for about 2 hours, I took them off, and could barely move without feeling the soreness in my calf muscles (unfortunately, I'm an experiential learner). I got the hang of these MBT sandals pretty quickly though, and now I just love them. It is a bit of a workout wearing them, but I can feel my legs getting stronger, and my back problems are at bay. I highly recommend the MBT style shoes, they get to be super-comfortable, and they are great for your feet, back, hips, and legs. Don't give up on them right away, they take a bit of getting used to, but they're amongst my favorite shoes now. I can see my posture improving as well!

James' keywords: MBT, sandals, shoes, orthopedic, masai, back pain, hip pain, fitness, feet, legs, posture

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