Masai Barefoot Technology shoes, or MBT for short, have recently gained popularity because of the many testimonials about them. In fact, a lot of celebrities have been spotted wearing them. A few of them include Gwyneth Paltrow, Heidi Klum, Madonna etc..

MBT shoes were invented by Karl Muller, a Swiss Engineer. However, the proof that this technology actually works has been provided for centuries by the Masai, a tribe from East Africa. They enjoy good health, having little history of joint and back problems. Karl Muller was able to discover the Masai’s secret: walking barefoot on soft ground entails balancing the body with each step. During his stay in Korea, Karl Muller discovered that whenever he walked barefoot on paddy fields, his back pain lessened. He then developed a shoe that would imitate walking barefoot on soft ground.

Walking with MBT sneakers has been proven to lessen foot, hip and back problems, as well as cellulites. A study done by the Sheffield Hallam University located in England reports while MBTs footwear are being used, the activity of the muscles of the buttocks increased by 9 percent. The rear thigh muscles’ activity grew by 18 percent, while that of the lower extremities rose by 19 percent. Moreover, users of MBT sneakers are able to breathe in 2.5 percent more oxygen.

MBT are a good buy since you know that by merely wearing them while doing your daily activities, you are able to boost the process of keeping your body in better shape. However, MBTs take a little time to get used to. When wearing them for the first time, it feels wiggly, as if you are walking on sand. After one to two months of daily practice, you would grow fully accustomed to them already. You can then use them whenever and wherever you want to.