Has anyone tried the MBT trainers?

[yorkshirelass74]

Have any of you tried the MBT trainers? They are supposed to replicate walking in soft sand, so using extra calories and muscles, they are quite expensive, so i thought i would ask about get some feedback before i seriously consider a pair!

 

[dottychic]

Never heard of these.......are they like a trainer form of fit flops?

 

[hopelesscase]

i have worn mbt's and fitflops for 3 years now so was wearing them prior to surgery. in the early days yoiu certainly know youve had a workout when walking in them and have to build the length of time you wear then for gradually!! i havee to say my legs and bum are great!! when i saw the plastic surgeon he said my muscle definition was very good and i also have no cellulite although i do have a lot of loose sking and no amount of exercise is going to remove that!!!
im on my second pair and had my first pair re soled by mbt for £40 recently.. if you are going to wear then a lot i would say they are well worth the money and go for the black as you can get away with wearing them even with smart pants..

 

[yorkshirelass74]

OOOOh thanks for that, that sounds promising, every little helps!!!

 

[Louanne79]

I quite fancy some, but just see how I'd get on, I thought I'd try some of the cheaper flip-flop versions.
I got a nice pair from Avon for less than a tenner. I LOVE them. They are like walking on a combination of sand and water, and do work your muscles.
I'd definitely go on to buy MBTs now.

 

[sarahk]

I have the rebok ones and i dont like them they make the balls of my feet ache like mad and feel like they are burning

 

[Louanne79]

I have the rebok ones and i dont like them they make the balls of my feet ache like mad and feel like they are burning

I love all kinds of trainers, but for some reason, I can't find a comfortable pair of Reeboks. I bought a pair and everytime I wear them, they feel like they're cutting off the circulation down the sides of my feet. Very strange. I don't even have wide feet.

 

[yorkshirelass74]

I have the rebok ones and i dont like them they make the balls of my feet ache like mad and feel like they are burning

That happens to me if i walk for long distances, people look at me funny when i tell them that my balls are burning.............

 

[yorkshirelass74]

I quite fancy some, but just see how I'd get on, I thought I'd try some of the cheaper flip-flop versions.
I got a nice pair from Avon for less than a tenner. I LOVE them. They are like walking on a combination of sand and water, and do work your muscles.
I'd definitely go on to buy MBTs now.

I think i might check out some prices, thanks Louanne x

 

[RoseA]

I bought a pair of MBT shoes earlier this year as they promise to reduce strain on arthritic knees. They take a while to get used to but I definitely felt the difference on my knees when walking in them. Now I've lost weight my feet are slimmer and I don't think they fit properly as they need to be snug to work

 

[Glenville]

I bought a pair of MBTs after the praise that Carole gave about them. They are FANTASTIC! I would recommend you buy them from a decent shop though and not by mail-order. They MUST fit you correctly and it isn't worth saving a few quid otherwise you may land up with a useless pair of very expensive shoes. Go for them! xx

 

[Mazza]

Hi

Ive not tried the MBT's but I live in my fit flops weather permitting. I had always struggled with flip flops and I have flat feet - but they are sooooooo comfortable and like Carole my legs and butt are very nicely toned even if I do say so myself!

So if you fancy a cheaper option, they are definately worth a try!

 

[RoseA]

I bought a pair of MBTs after the praise that Carole gave about them. They are FANTASTIC! I would recommend you buy them from a decent shop though and not by mail-order. They MUST fit you correctly and it isn't worth saving a few quid otherwise you may land up with a useless pair of very expensive shoes. Go for them! xx

Accredited MBT retailers will not sell them online because they need to be fitted properly. In-store they can cost £150+ However, you can save yourself some money... I went and had a fitting, then ordered mine online for £50 less !

 

[yorkshirelass74]

good idea rose!! are they roughly the same size as most shoes or do they come up a bit small?

 

[RoseA]

Hi

Ive not tried the MBT's but I live in my fit flops weather permitting. I had always struggled with flip flops and I have flat feet - but they are sooooooo comfortable and like Carole my legs and butt are very nicely toned even if I do say so myself!

So if you fancy a cheaper option, they are definately worth a try!

My frustration with Fit Flops is that they're not adjustable... even now my feet have slimmed down my combination of high insteps and wide feet don't fit !

 

[Mazza]

My frustration with Fit Flops is that they're not adjustable... even now my feet have slimmed down my combination of high insteps and wide feet don't fit !

Oh I see what you mean Rose! in contrast I have very bony flat feet so they suit me fine lol things like flat pumps slip off my heels. Im guessing with MBT's I would have to go a size or half smaller?

Sounds an excellent idea though to try them in a shop and then buy online!

 

[RoseA]

good idea rose!! are they roughly the same size as most shoes or do they come up a bit small?

MBT sizing is different and varies with style, which is why they need to be fitted - there are some comprehensive FAQs on their website:
MBT Antishoe – FAQ, Service, Product Information, Repairs, How to use

 

[yorkshirelass74]

Great, thank you for that, very helpful indeed!

 

[Tracey ( eyore)]

sketchers also do a shape up trainer too they are great x

 

[yorkshirelass74]

i bet they are cheaper as well, the MBTs are quite a lot of money