I own just about every model of MBT shoe and this is the absolute best. Incredibly comfortable, lightweight and the best looking. But there are two little issues you should be aware of. One is that these sneakers squeak a bit with every step. Not loudly but would be clearly audible if you were walking in a quiet hallway or something. I have two pair and they both squeak. The other thing is that they have a lock lace system that is easy to use and very secure. However there is a good chance that the plastic lock will break. One of mine did and frankly I don't see how more won't eventually. And there is no replacement laces available from MBT. However I did find a suitable replacement kit. It appears that this system might be outsourced from the ones used in Solomon hiking shoes. A replacement kit is available from REI and its called Salomon Kevlar Replacement Laces 2 Kit. It looks to be almost identical to the laces on the MBT.
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I really liked the shoe but it has a critical point of failure that makes the shoe useless. I had worn the shoes about 20 times (walking only) when the clip that tightens the laces broke. The laces are so small, you cannot replace them with regular laces and trying to tie the tiny laces the old fashioned way resulted in a loose fit and some bleeding fingers. One of the other reviews mentioned this but I thought I would take a chance anyway... they have a 6 mo. warranty, what could go wrong? Big mistake. Short story is, rather than going through this again with an exchange, Amazon was nice enough to refund my money.
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MBT policy: take it back to the retailer where you purchased it for a replacement. Because the shoes were purchased from a 3rd party through Amazon, I figured that would be a big hassle so I tried to contact MBT customer service. Oh wait, there's no contact info listed on their website while they "rebuild"? What about their FB page? The customer service number doesn't work, it goes to a full mailbox. I guess because of their bankruptcy they have cut the customer service and marketing departments.
I called Amazon per their 3rd party fulfillment policy and after much research by their Rep, they told me to contact Comet shoes (third party) directly for a replacement. I contacted Comet shoes and after some back and forth, they told me to call Amazon because all of their stock is in Amazon's warehouse. I called Amazon back and with no questions asked, they refunded my money. I could have gotten a replacement but why? It's likely the clip would fail again so I purchased the MBT Siku model with actual Laces!
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I've owned 2 MBT's before, This by far is better and here is why:
Pros
*Lighter than older models
*Looks better
*The mesh is breathable to cool you feet, I don't wear socks and my feet are dry.
*the back side (heel) is soft
*the strap is well designed and really fast
*Price was good which is half what I paid for older models
Cons
*Not everyone is gonna like the idea of curved shoes, Do your research before buying
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MBT has filed for bankruptcy isn't going to emerge from bankruptcy. There are no more genuine and authentic MBT's being sold by MBT, so the only ones available are those that are left over in stock of those who sell MBT's on the Internet and in stores. I suggest buying as many as you can in your size as this is the end of MBT and there doesn't appear to be any other shoe or sandal that is as good as MBT being made at this time. I suggest not buying any knockoff MBT's as the rubber will deteriorate in less than six months because they were made in China and synthetic rubber of inferior quality was used and there isn't any material binding the rubber together so it won't deteriorate. The best place to buy MBT's at this time is thewalkingcompany.com as they sell only the genuine and original MBT's made by MBT and their stock is being depleted rapidly and soon there won't be anymore MBT's to be had anywhere, including Europe, although there may be some outlets in Europe that may still carry them, but even they will run out of MBT's soon. If someone learns of another shoe or sandal that has the rounded soles as MBT, please post the information on Amazon and anywhere else you can as there are a lot of people who depend on MBT's to relieve pain and correct ones gait. I wish I had the money to buy the patent on MBT's and start a business selling MBT's as this is what's needed unless another manufacturer is able to construct shoes and sandals that will do as good as MBT's to help people who need a shoe or sandal to relieve pain and correct ones gait. Were one to want to have their MBT's resoled it may be possible to do so by contacting re-soleamerica.com and ask them if they can do so. I haven't contacted them but will do so soon if I can't find anymore MBT sandals to replace those I have as I wear them every day and all day. I've been wearing them for five years and when I started wearing them I had pronounced flat feet; now I have pronounced arches in both feet and haven't had the pain in my ankles, lower back, neck and lower legs since the day after I stared wearing them five years ago. Sorry to all who have to search for a replacement for MBT's that works as well as MBT's as the arch construction of MBT's is the reason they work better than any other shoe or sandal. Some shoe manufactures may try to copy the MBT arch construction, but if the arch isn't placed in the correct location for the size of the shoe during production, the shoe won't do the job to relieve pain and correct ones gait. My opinion of MBT is MBT is the best shoe ever made to relieve pain and correct ones gait. It's my hope people will find a good replacement for MBT's as this is a loss none of us like to see happen when we have been helped for so many years by Masai Barefoot Technology (MBT). Good luck to all and I urge all to look for a replacement for MBT and get the word out to others if a good replacement is found. You may contact me at pmarksfina@yahoo.com and I will respond or you may post a response on Amazon and we can all stay informed. How about that for communicating with the MBT community of which we are a part.
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Very nice shoes, they are quite good looking, with the positive benefit of MBT. I've try them now for a couple of weeks and I'm very satisfied.
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