Shoe Review: MBT the Anti-Shoe
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I’ve always loved sports. I would play basketball on the driveway with my brothers Jim and John. I would hit baseballs with them – and am still proud of the day I sailed one clear over the top of our 100 year old 2-story house. I would postpone dates to watch Notre Dame football games and Oakland Raider games when an old friend from high school, Dave Casper, was a star tight end for them. I have fond memories of sitting near the ice behind the penalty box at Chicago Blackhawk games with Patty Henderson when her husband was traveling on business and couldn’t use his ticket. And, don’t get me started on the Chicago Cubs!
Unfortunately, none of my love of sports morphed into me actually wanting to play any of them. Well, maybe golf, but accidentally swinging a golf club through a glass door in our family home as a teen put a crimp in that desire. Truth be told, athletics and exercise just hasn’t been a priority for me. So, why am I blogging on a women’s sports blog? Age, gravity and maybe a little vanity has caught up with me and I knew I needed to find something to motivate me to get moving.
For the past 8 weeks I have been the proud owner of a pair of the most amazing shoes – MBT M Walk. I’d been reading about all the new shape up shoes on the market and did my homework. The MBT shoes are based on Masai Barefoot Technology. I wanted to walk tall and have great posture like this magnificent African tribe. The science appeared sound, so I took the plunge.
I’ve always wanted to be taller – and now I feel my posture has improved as a result of walking – yes, I am finally moving and not glued to my computer working all day long. The results are encouraging. Even sitting, I am more conscious of my posture. As a result of my daily walks, my calves are getting firmer. I’ve noticed a strengthening in my leg muscles. One of my favorite things to do in New York or London or Paris is to wander for hours sightseeing or window shopping. That had become harder due to hip and knee pain. Now, I can walk much longer than I have in recent years and I have no ill effects. It’s a real joy.
There have been some amusing moments in my MBT’s – the first time I walked down a flight of stairs…or was on an escalator. That will get you to know where your center of gravity is real fast. But that’s the whole point of the shoes…to work your body by keeping it slightly off balance so that you keep correcting to get to your center and strengthen yourself.
I still love to watch sports. More and more, I am out walking by the beach, wandering favorite neighborhoods and moving. As I begin to see the results, I am motivated to add more to my routine. Maybe I will even try out the helpful exercise regimen on the MBT website…soon.
~Erin Martin
(Disclosure: A pair of MBT’s were provided to this writer by the manufacturer for the purpose of reviewing them. All comments and opinions are personal and not influenced by any outside source. )
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