MBT Changa

The MBT Changa and other styles of Masai Barefoot Technology have been creating a lot of hoopla over the last year or so. Many fitness walkers that I come into contact say they are very impressed with the overall health benefits they have received from wearing MBT shoes and swear by their efficacy. Some of the benefits include increased muscle activity, improved posture and gait, more effective workouts and less shock on joints and feet.

The MBT Changa features rich full-grain leather uppers with dual instep straps for a great fit. Long-lasting leather sock lining and split leather insole provide breathable wear. Natural rolling movement of the foot for even weight distribution can be found with the TPUTPU is a plastic material that gives support through the midfoot or medial side of a running shoe. Shanks are stiff support platforms buried beneath the cushion of the midsole. and glass fiber shank which adds firmness to the sole construction. They feature a PU midsole with pivot that is the balancing section underneath the metatarsusThe metatarsus consists of the five long bones of the foot. Commonly injured by runners and other athletes because new designs in shoes give less protection to the foot. which requires an active rolling movement with every step. A durable rubber outsole offers lightweight support with good traction. Antimicrobial Dry&Cool mesh and foam sock lining allows for breathability and assists moisture management.