Founded in 1996, MBT, which stands for Masai Barefoot Technology, was inspired by Kenya’s Masai tribe, a group that has lived for thousands of years with virtually no joint or back pain.

MBT is a certified class one medical device in Europe and is proud to say that it remains the only major commercial footwear manufacturer with majority of its shoes accredited by the American Pediatric Medical Association, an accreditation which evinces MBT’s commitment to encouraging a healthy lifestyle.

With a foundation built upon science and innovation, MBT recognizes the human benefits of health, wellness and staying on the move.

Beyond than the mere mechanical advantage conferred by the curved sole, MBT’s proprietary heel-strike sensor technology interwoven into each sole caters to heel-strike by absorbing impacts and providing cushioning, smoothly transitioning heel strikes into firm midfoot rolls which complete the rockforward movement and propel during toe-off.

In fact, more than 70 independent studies conducted worldwide have identified the benefits of MBT’s curved-sole footwear, which include improved posture and balance, increased muscle activation, reduced lower back pain, and enhanced recovery.