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Product Information:
- MBT® is the first physiological footwear that has a positive effect on the whole body.
- The 'Kisumu' sandal features PU coated leather upper for easy care and durability.
- Triple strap adjustability allows for a customized fit.
- Stretch lining conforms to your feet for breathably soft wear.
- 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 on a variety of surfaces.
- Questions? Please call 888-927-7670 to speak to one of our Comfort consultants!
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- 53% "Felt a half size larger than marked"
- 53% "Felt wider than marked"
- 58% "No arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 195 Reviews Total
Posted: Aug 27, 2009
Reviewer: from Texas
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This is my 13th pair of MBTs, my 6th pair of this style sandal, and my 3rd of this style in black. I have foot, back and knee issues so I wear MBTs almost exclusively. I am a walker, so they keep my feet from falling apart. This is my 2nd time ordering from Zappos and they have provided quick service on both occasions. I will continue to buy from them!
Posted: Aug 24, 2009
Reviewer: Sarah O from Albany, Ga.
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This is my 3rd pair of MBT's, and they do not disappoint. If there were more colors in this style, I would definitely buy more. Sandals in the hot and humid South have a long season! As always, Zappos provided unbelievable service. Ordered on Saturday and delivered to my door on Monday afternoon. Great!
Posted: Jun 29, 2009
Reviewer: Patti from Boston
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These sandals are the best things I've ever purchased. I followed the instructions, wore them for increasingly longer times, and now I don t even want to wear anything else. They are very comfortable for walking for hours on end. I read previous reviews and ordered them 1/2 size larger, and they're perfect. I'm going to have to get a different style for winter in Boston.
Posted: Jun 25, 2009
Reviewer: from California
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MBTs are my favorite every-day walking shoes. They have plenty of cushion and last a long time. I’m on my third pair in six years. They are especially good for pavement. Not great for trails or rough ground. And they take a little getting used to, but these should be your choice if you’re after comfort and durability. They even have some that aren’t quite as ugly as they used to be.
Posted: Jun 8, 2009
Reviewer: from Massachusetts
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I really wanted to like the MBT Kisumu sandals. I really, really, really wanted to...especially given their price, all the positive things I've read, and I even like their look. But these are shoes I will be returning as soon as I print out the return slip. They have absolutely NO ARCH Support (which I really need in a show) and my ankle felt like it was collapsing every time I tested them out around the house. It's a bummer that when making a sandal like this, they don't pay more attention to that level of detail. So if you're someone in need of good arch support, you might want to consider something else... Sara
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: Jun 5, 2009
Reviewer: Denise G from Boston
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If you have problem feet these are the sandals for you! They are adjustable to accommodate narrow or wide feet. They are available in large sizes look and feel great. Even with plantar fasciitis they feel terrific. I don't even use my orthotics anymore. The shoes and sneakers from MBT are also superb.
Posted: Jun 4, 2009
Reviewer: Barbara H from Tucson, Arizona
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MBT Kisumu shoes are a very different type of sandal. They come with a DVD that shows how to wear and walk in them. They are an "M" and I have a wide foot, but they have adjustable straps, so I purchased them. I would suggest if you have a wide foot that you do not buy this "M" sandal. I had foot surgery and one bunion removed, so the left sandal fits better than the right even with adjusting the straps. The DVD says to take small steps and put the heel down and walk through to the toes. These sandals curve in this manner so that when you stand still, you are standing on the arch. I'll have to view the video again, maybe it said to stand in some other way. Two or three hours a day of wear is what it takes to get use to these sandals. I wore them 6 hours yesterday and I was tired and my right foot was hurting some, but again, my foot is wide in a "M" shoe. The DVD indicates this shoe is good for the alignment of your entire body. I think they are an expensive shoe. They are solid construction and feel good on the feet, once you are use to the curvature.
Posted: May 31, 2009
Reviewer: Marianne from California
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
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These sandals are not beautiful but so comfortable I don't want to take them off! They are the only shoes I want to wear so now I'll have to buy more, and they are expensive. I have some foot and lower back problems and even after just a few days I can feel the difference. I look forward to owning more of these wonderful shoes, am not sure which size to get because the sandals came up half a size smaller but I don't want the Raha to be too big if I get half a size larger than I usually wear. Great shoes, they are worth every penny.
Posted: May 29, 2009
Reviewer: Mary B from Nashville, TN
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I have had these sandals for 4 years now and I don't know how I survived without them! They are so comfortable! I had plantar fasciitis for years and I can do anything in these things. They're great for walking long distances. I have cleaned them by hand this whole time and they still look brand new.
This is the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever worn! I walk 5 miles a day round trip to my office and back home and these shoes breathe, support my feet and all around feel like heaven! I have no knee, back or hip pain from long walks over pavement like I have with normal gym shoes. I hate taking these off when I get to the office (and sometimes I don't!). I will buy more when these wear out.
Posted: May 11, 2009
Reviewer: from Rochester, MN
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I have a knee replacement and another one pending plus I have a fallen arch!I walk a lot and keep as active as I can. I have purchased so many types of shoes in hopes that they would give support to my feet plus reduce impact on knee and hip joints. A daunting task for a pair of shoes, certainly. So far, these MBTs are really doing the job! These MBTs along with my stand-by New Balance 900 series are great!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: New Balance 900 series athletic shoe
Posted: Apr 24, 2009
Reviewer: from Charlottesville, VA
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Ugliest, most comfortable shoes ever -
If I could have given these shoes 0 stars on looks, I would have. They are truly hideous, even a little embarrassing to wear in public. BUT, they are exceptionally comfortable. I have minor chronic lower back pain and my back does not hurt at all when I wear these. I can't tell yet if they're giving me much of a workout; I was already in good shape when I got them. Anyway, I picked this style because I have wide feet and they are adjustable in several places. It is a shame that so often comfortable shoes are synonymous with ugly shoes. By the way, I'm normally a 9.5W or 10W and the 40 1/3 size fit perfectly.
Posted: Apr 15, 2009
Reviewer: Larry S from Marco Island, Florida
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MBT is the best!
I just had 2 disk surgeries following ruptures, my back became "frozen" and the surgeon gave up and sent me to a Physical Therapist who recommended, in addition to other treatment, that MBT's unique elliptical soles would help significantly. They're great! At first I watched the video that came with them and didn't believe the caution about break-in time so I just started walking--what a surprise when I found I used muscles that hadn't been used in a very long time! I don't wear them all the time, but take very long walks each day as part of my therapy and find they help tremendously. My next pair of shoes (we don't wear shoes often in South Florida) will be MBT's!
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: n/a
Posted: Apr 12, 2009
Reviewer: from South Florida
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This is my third pair of MBT's and I love them, especially this design that allows for adjustments in the width and heel.
Posted: Mar 19, 2009
Reviewer: Annette from Los Angeles
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Posted: Mar 1, 2009
Reviewer: Jody from Garland, TX
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Posted: Feb 26, 2009
Reviewer: Steve from Hilo, HI
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
I just took my MBT Kisumu for my first long walk, GREAT. I have severe chronic low back pain and all my MDs want me to walk rather than riding a bike, so I had started walking but continue to have new severe problems with metatarsal pain in both feet. After I finished my walk today, no metatarsal pain, GREAT. These shoes are worth every penny, they just seem to make me want to walk. And the Zappos staff was very helpful when I had to return a pair because they were too big and I got a smaller size. They look great and feel great. As some other reviewers said they could use a little more arch support. I also really like the velcro and the snap buckle so that once I get the tightness I like with the velcro; I can just use the snap buckle to put them on. Wow, thanks so much. I really really like these shoes and am going to order another pair so that I'll have an extra pair if something happens to these. Aloha.
Posted: Jan 31, 2009
Reviewer: from Pasadena, CA
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Comfortable, great fit, excellent support, it's like walking on air.
Posted: Jan 17, 2009
Reviewer: from Sunnyvale, CA
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Best Shoes Ever!
I have had my MBT for 5 months. My knees do not hurt while I wear them. They do on the days when it's too cold for an open toe shoe. Love these shoes.
Posted: Dec 14, 2008
Reviewer: Kristina I from
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This is the third pair of these that I have gotten, because since I bought the first pair I don't really like to wear other shoes. The adjustable sandal design is good for wide feet, which is not true of the closed MBT models. If they made a style with a thong between the first and second toes and more arch support, it would be even better.
