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MBT Chapa SKU #7401725(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- MBT® is the first physiological footwear that has a positive effect on the whole body.
- The 'Chapa' lace-up features rich nubuck leather and single-layer mesh uppers for breathable wear.
- Antimicrobial Dry&Cool mesh and foam sock lining allows for breathability and assists moisture management.
- Perforated EVA insole provides added cushioning with antibacterial treatment to reduce odor.
- TPU and glass fiber shank adds firmness to sole construction and also ensures a natural rolling movement of the foot for even weight distribution.
- PU midsole with pivot is the balancing section underneath the metatarsus which requires an active rolling movement with every step.
- This activates a large number of stabilizing muscles throughout the whole body when walking or standing.
- Masai Sensor (Masai Barefoot Technology®) creates a pleasant feeling of walking on a sandy beach or soft moss.
- Instantly offers a natural instability to which the body automatically reacts increasing muscle activity.
- Durable rubber outsole offers lightweight support with good traction.
- 17.00 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 36 1/3 (US Women's 6.5). Please note that measurements may vary by size.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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- 78% "Felt a half size smaller than marked"
- 66% "Felt narrower than marked"
- 86% "Excellent arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 80 Reviews Total
Posted: Oct 11, 2009
Reviewer: Vilma from san fernando, california
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Posted: Sep 22, 2009
Reviewer: Donna from Palmdale
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These shoes are not only horrendously ugly, but they are extremely uncomfortable! I bought these shoes hoping they would provide ample cushioning on my walks with my friends, but they are certainly disappointing. The next day my legs to my abdominal were sore and fatigued! I think it ruined my knees also.
Posted: Sep 20, 2009
Reviewer: Jan F from Sarasota, FL
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I developed a heel problem last spring, from too much exercise. I tried a variety of "cures" over the summer, but still have pain. I was unable to play tennis or walk the beach. I discovered the MBT shoes and am now able to walk, without pain. I still cannot play tennis, however I can walk the beach and be on my feet all day without pain. These shoes have greatly improved my life. Thanks!
Posted: Sep 3, 2009
Reviewer: Lyn from New Boston, NH
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Love the Chapa. Foot, hip and back problems have kept me from walking for any length of time. These shoes have alleviated much of the pain in those areas now that I've begun walking again.
Posted: Aug 12, 2009
Reviewer: from PA
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I now have 2 pair of these shoes. I get lower back pain when I stand on my feet all day & these have made a BIG difference.\r\nI discovered them after returning from a trip to Africa. It\'s true that the Masai are on their feet & walk ALL day long. Guess this \'technology\' has something to it!!
Additional Brand Information
MBT shoes are physiological footwear - the first footwear that has a positive effect on the entire body. MBT stands for "Masai Barefoot Technology." MBT sneakers and casual shoes are designed using a multi-layered, curved sole which makes for a unique and rewarding walking experience. Few shoes can keep your muscles engaged in a purposeful way, but this is what MBT has done.
The many benefits of MBT shoes are not only substantiated by numerous scientific studies; they are also being enjoyed on a daily basis by more and more health- and fitness-conscious people who improve their physical fitness by merely wearing this physiological footwear. MBT shoes can activate neglected muscles and tone and shape the entire body.
Doctors and physiotherapists recommend MBTs as an effective therapeutic tool, and top athletes like Benni Raich and Michael von Grünigen use their MBT sneakers as mini training and regeneration centers. Shoes designed by MBT can have a positive impact in improving posture and gait, reducing stress on the knees and hips, and even help with joint, ligament and tendon injuries.
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Posted: Aug 6, 2009
Reviewer: Debbie I from Alabama
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These shoes are great! I really hesitated about purchasing them because of the price, but it has been worth the money. I have leg spasms (10 yrs) and thought these may help and they do! Problem is not gone but is much better. Gives you more energy, and I've lost inches! Everyone keeps saying I'm losing weight! Don't know if its the shoes but I'll take anything to help in that area! Very lightweight, but buy 1/2 size larger.
Posted: Aug 6, 2009
Reviewer: Mac from L.A.
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The MBT Chapa looks a little different than the other ones; nice red color patches, the rest is grey and beige. On the outside the sole looks as if it’s not as anchored as other models, which proves to be true by walking in them. They do not force you as strongly into the typical rolling movement as some of the other MBTs do. They are really light-weight, feel pretty soft on your feet and not as heavy as the other ones I have, much more flexible. No pressure on your feet at all, very comfortable to wear. Guess if you do have any foot problems that's really nice. And this soft impression also shows if you walk in them. They are more forgiving if you don't roll your feet in the correct way, which is described on the included DVD. I would highly recommend them for newbies of MBT, who are not used to walking in this kind of shoe or who want to switch from Fit Flops to MBT.
Posted: Jul 7, 2009
Reviewer: from NW Arkansas
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I hesitated for a couple of years of spending the money for MBTs, but had a leg and knee problem and was hoping it would help. Since I am 77 years old, I also worried that I would have a hard time walking in them. I have no problem walking, but do have a problem of standing, especially on a slant or uneven ground. I do think they have helped my knees and legs, but will hold my opinion until I have worn them a few more months. I have worn them a month now, with not too much problem.
Posted: Jun 15, 2009
Reviewer: Carolyn B from Maryland
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I got the Chapa in the birch color and am very very happy. The color is a neutral that complements everything from khaki, to denim, to black. I have a size 8 US but needed a 39 in Chapa. They are so comfortable I wear them everyday to work
Posted: Jun 6, 2009
Reviewer: from Baltimore
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This is my second pair of MBTs, the first is the black leather boots (very cool). I like the look of these shoes (I have them in red) more than pretty much the rest of the MBT casual line. I wear them on the concrete floors of my workshop nearly every day. I can’t vouch for any claims to improved leg muscles or extra calories burned while standing still, but I spend probably 4-8 hours on my feet each day, and these shoes are a huge improvement over thinner-soled shoes. The cushioning is good, but I found the pressure on the ball of my foot was too much (I have neuromas), so had to use 3/4 inserts (not needed with Danskos). The shoes comfortably accommodate the inserts. Walking in the MBTs is not my forte - living in the city I have walked perhaps a mile or more at a time doing errands, and find them to be awkward and slow (I like to move fast), which probably adversely affects my posture. Driving in them can be tricky, too - gotta remember there’s 2" under the balls of my feet. Overall, I’m glad to have them, but would hesitate to shell out the big bucks for another pair.
Posted: May 30, 2009
Reviewer: Kelly from Seattle, WA
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MBT Chapa in Chili - These are really nice MBTs! Beautiful nubuck leather and mesh fabric. It pains me to have to return them because I love this color style so much, but I found that they run a half size too small. For reference, I own the MBT Sport Low and wear a 9.5 in that shoe. I did find a different color style of the Chapa in a size 10 at a local store and paid a lot more for them than here at Zappos, but they do fit and are very comfortable. Highly recommend this MBT shoe; just size up.
Posted: May 4, 2009
Reviewer: from Tampa, FL
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These are my third pair. Very comfortable. Can walk and run for hours. I bought these because they don't look like a sneaker.
Posted: Apr 30, 2009
Reviewer: from Iowa City, IA
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I love MBTs and have owned other pair. However, this toebox is narrower than others and has given me corns on both feet, which have limited my ability to wear them. Disappointing, since they are a major investment! If you tend toward B+ width, I'd go up a 1/2 size or choose a model with a wider toebox.
Posted: Apr 25, 2009
Reviewer: from Oklahoma
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I was fooled!
I was fooled by the hype for these shoes!! Every time I wear them to walk 30 minutes a day, I get huge blisters (even with blister bandages) on the back of my heels, and my feet go NUMB after walking in them for 15 minutes!! I have had others watch me walk to make sure I was walking in them correctly and I have been, but I continue to have problems!! I have high arches, and knee problems. These shoes were recommend to me by several different people in different fields of work claiming that they really helped them. Well, after wearing them now for 3 months, trying to "break" them in, etc., I have come to the conclusion that the claims on these shoes are nothing but "hype". I would not recommend these shoes even to my dog (who has hip problems)!
Posted: Apr 23, 2009
Reviewer: from Charleston, SC
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
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I bought these shoes to wear to work. I am a runner and have developed "bad" knees... not only do I wear the shoes to work, but I wear them ALL the time! I NEVER experience knee pain while I am wearing the shoes. WELL worth the money.
Posted: Apr 21, 2009
Reviewer: from Vermont
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Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked
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I love my sport low MBTs so much that I decided to get another style -- the Chapa style seemed a little bit tighter in the toe box, and had a higher counter (the part with the tab at the back of the ankle) than the sport low, so I needed to break them in. Only after 1 week, I was able to walk 3-5 miles... they are lovely and comfy just like my sport low style... I really like these as well...
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: sport low
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
Reviewer: from Utah
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I absolutely love this shoe! Walking and hiking can be painful for me because of my Plantar Fasciitis but with these MBT's, I feel no pain!!! Very cushy bottoms and no impact or pressure on my heels. I can't wait to get outside and walk now because of my MBT's. Oh, the shoe's heel is a bit stiff and takes some wearing in. Didn't cause blisters, just stiff.
Posted: Apr 16, 2009
Reviewer: from Terre Haute, Indiana
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Greatest Walking Shoe Ever!
This is my second pair. I wore the treads on the first pair smooth. Makes a HUGE difference in you walking routine - the results are truly amazing - I am 58 and know what I'm talking about! Tones your legs and but, and makes the miles you walk burn those calories! I will never be without a pair! By 1/2 size larger than your dress shoes.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Nothing can take the place of this shoe
Posted: Apr 11, 2009
Reviewer: Su from Charleston, SC
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
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Rock'n Roll mobility!
Well, they probably aren't for everyone, but for me they are GREAT! I've had extensive surgery and I no longer have a heel strike or toe off... that is until I put on these shoes. They do what my feet and ankles can't; therefore I now have a normal gait. I rated the "look" a 5, because they are well manufactured and there's is no way to cover-up the sole, without loosing the function they provide. Without their look they wouldn't be MBT! By the way, I don't need my orthotics with this shoe... it is ideal for the pronated foot!
Posted: Apr 9, 2009
Reviewer: Nancy J from Petoskey MI
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
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I actually love the MBT shoes. I got a blister on one foot, but it has resolved. I think it is important to "transition" into the shoe and I think I may have rushed it. I can feel the muscles in my legs that are being exercised and it is a good pain. It is like floating on air while walking. I bought them because I have bunions and these have been the best therapy shoes so far. I bought the birch white and I think next time I would go with a fun color. I wear size 7 1/2 and have a size 8 MBT. Zappos has awesome service.
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