The Anti-Shoe

Friday, April 25, 2008 6:00AM - By SiRobins

the anti shoe

Is your shoe doing enough for you? The people at MBT physiological footwear are betting it doesn’t. So, they’ve come up with the Anti-Shoe. At first glimpse, it looks strange as hell, but dig a bit deeper. It reduces stress on your knees and hips by 19%. It pumps up your calf muscles 18% harder. It even works your butt 9% more and tightens your abs. All this just by walking in a different shoe. Using Masai barefoot technology, pressure from footsteps is distributed evenly, over the entire foot (as opposed to just your heels and the balls of your feet). The result? Improved posture, stronger joints and muscles and less aches and pains. The secret? A sole made up of five different components, including the “Masai sensor” placed under your heel. Picture yourself walking on a sandy beach. You know how your feet just sink into the sand? That’s how comfortable walking is in the Anti-Shoe. Welcome to a whole new lease on life.

Buy: Prices range from $125 to over $200.

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