Customer Reviews MBT Shadow

Love them - Imagine standing on the rails of a rocking horse. Once you figure out how to balance, these shoes are a blast to wear. The first few minutes I wore them, I could hear and feel my back aligning with every step. Wearing them out to a concert (or somewhere you'll be standing for long periods) can be weird, because they will make you sway as though you've had too much to drink. I don't feel sturdy enough in them to wear them in big cities and on subways, etc. But for a normal workday, they're the best shoes I've ever worn. My feet never feel tired wearing these. I'm a 6.5 wide, ordered the 7M (as recommended by Zappos) and they are perfect.

Wish they worked - I based my purchase on positive reviews, but alas nobody mentioned the seam across top of shoe at the base of the laces; it is right on top of the foot joint in front of the big toe. I have old injury and this joint is permanently enlarged and so so painful to encase in this shoe.

My back pain went completely away - I've had back pain since being pregnant 3 years ago and no more since buying these...my new MBT's are the best.

MBT worth the price - I walk for a living and need the best possible shoe, I am overweight and 40 plus years old. This shoe is remarkable. It does have an adjustment period, but my feet do not ache. I highly recommend this shoe and Zappos represented the shoe well. Ship fast.

So much fun and so worth the money - I have never spent this much money on a shoe, but now that I've got this first pair of MBTs, I'm really thinking about buying a black pair. They make walking fun. The most comfortable pair of shoes ever. They take a little getting used to, but I can feel my muscles strengthening and I am standing up taller. I don't really know what size I am, sometimes an 8 or 8.5, but I ordered a 9 in these and they fit well. Give them a try. By the way, I think they're cute! They aren't as clunky as they look in the picture.

Great shoe for work - Needed a "quieter" (color) shoe for work... this shoe is great. Comfortable, looks great on the foot. I no longer have to think about my feet while working or traveling!!!

Great Comfort Shoe - I wear a size 10 and ordered a size 11 to be on the safe side. I have thin long feet. The Shadow is extremely comfortable. I already have the MBT sandals which I ordered in size 10 1/2 and they are a perfect fit. The sizing varies in MBT shoes according to style, you will have to order either 1/2 or a whole size larger. You cannot beat these shoes for comfort and they look pretty stylish, I get lots of compliments.

Stretches calves & strengthens ankles - As a slender, professional 30-year-old female with a sense of fashion, I was unsure about the appearance of these behemoth devices. Upon receiving them, I have found that the black shoes have a little bit of a retro 80's look, which is okay. They do look real nice with suits, and slacks. Not so sure about pairing them with jeans, though. Wearing these to work is great since I retain the height of high heals, but do not have to suffer comfort - these are at least as comfortable as tennis shoes. Note: Wearers with moderately high arches may desire to use arch support pads (Hapad's) since the shoe seems to naturally work well for those with little to no arch. This is a great product if you have problems with tight calves. Since wearing these shoes, my calves & shins feel remarkably more comfortable. I used to always "massage" the muscles due to the intense pain, but not anymore. Beware: I used to wear high-heels, but ceased due to knee pain. Once weaned from heels, my knees could not have felt better - virtually pain-free. Since wearing the MBT's I have experienced some knee pain. The worst pain was within the first two weeks, which has subsided considerably. After four months of wearing every other day, my knees still do not feel the way they did pre-MBT. Note: I watched the instructional video, and I am walking "right" in the shoes. I can not explain the knee discomfort.

MBT Shadow - This is my third pair of MBTs. The recommendation that you needed a size larger was right on the mark. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned. I'm not sure I will ever wear anything else. I love that I don't need my inserts with these. I wear them everyday, everywhere.

MBT Shadow - I love MBT shoes for comfort and relief from knee and back pain. They aren't the most stylish shoes, but they are well built and made of high-quality materials.

WONDERFUL SHOES - I love the shoes; my legs were a little tired the first week of wearing them I purchased these because of hips, knees and ankles pain. When I wear these shoe I have no pain and my feet are not as tired at the end of the day. I have worn Born shoes for over 2 years and never were a pair this comfortable. I have never had a pair of shoes that I can wear day after day after day. I LOVE THESE and will probably purchase another pair in a different color.

Worth every penny!!!!! I’m a hairstylist and I work on average 11 to 12 hour days and I finally found comfort for my back and feet. The MBT’s are priceless!!

MBTs - Fabulous shoe for terrible feet and bad knees! These shoes are all they are cracked up to be - just marvelous! I have a "hallux rigidus" (limited mobility in my big toe joint - painful to move it very much) and require stiff-soled shoes with a rocker bottom. My podiatrist recommended MBTs, and they turned out to be amazing. Per my podiatrist's instructions, I wear them without my weapons-grade orthotics, and while initially they seemed intimidating (you are supposed to read an instruction booklet and watch a DVD before you even put them on, for pity's sake!) I soon got used to the "balancing act" you end up doing when you are wearing them. It only took me only two days before I was logging a two-mile circuit in my local park - something I had not been able to do since the toe problem was diagnosed several months ago. Also, I have bad arthritis my knees, which makes activities involving standing, such as visiting museums, painful, but wearing these shoes makes such pleasures possible again. I also have the M-Walk sneakers and will buy the sandal as soon as my size arrives at Zappos. Granted, they have looks only a mother could love (although the Shadow is the best-looking of the bunch), but when your feet and knees are comfortable and you can walk without pain, you don't really care.

Great! I actually bought two pairs recently, one for my mother of 70+ and one for me. Both pair fit great and the shoes were of the highest quality. However, the star goes to Zappos.com for being able to fix a mistake and deliver these shoes to my mother on Christmas day. That was a miracle!

My favorite shoe brand! This shoe is just perfect for my difficult to fit feet. I walk all day on tile floors and need as much cushioning as possible particularly for the ball of the foot area. This is not your typical "cushy soft" foot bed shoe. The comfort factor comes from the way your foot conforms to the unique construction and angle of the footbed itself, which seems to correct all my feet defects. I am an active senior & have had no issues with balance in wearing this shoe. They are easier to walk in than to stand still in because you can't just stand still, you must easily keep yourself in balance, which contributes to the exercise factor associated with the shoe. I even like the style of this shoe. The suggestion to go a half size larger was perfect for me. I am definitely sold on this shoe. I waited for a full year before writing this review. I wear this shoe very often. When I'm not wearing this shoe, I am wearing the MBT sandal. Thanks Zappos for your great service & carrying this brand!

Really good shoes - Very comfortable; reduces pain in back and knees; makes it easier to exercise.

Definately a keeper - I have to say that they are all snug and you all must go up 1/2 a size for the same fit you feel in your regular shoe. They are the perfect width but I think arch support was missing. I know that if they wear out that the company for 55 will resole the shoe. That is not a bad deal.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE SHOES. They are the best money I have ever spent on shoes. My feet are not tired even when I have to stand on them all day. I wear them out to dinner, to exercise, and everything in between. They are awesome.

MBT-Shadow-Black - Totally different than anything I've ever had on my feet. It takes a little getting use to due to the fact you have to always be in balance. That's a good thing though. I have found that I've had to shorten my stride in order to keep my balance and not lean forward. Although they recommend building up to wearing the shoes all day, I wore them 1 day for 15 minutes in my home. My feet felt the best I've had in ages so the next day I wore them all day. I took my old shoes to work with me intending to change part way through the day but found no need to change. Although I won't claim that they've cured my aching feet, I will state that my feet feel better in these than in any other shoe I've had on. I plan on buying another pair in a different color. I purchased in black so I could wear them to work. I'd like some that look more like tennis shoes for a more casual look.

MBTs are awesome - I ordered this shoe to wear to Disney World. I got them the day before I left and wore them for 7 days straight without taking a 2nd pair of shoes on the trip. They are awesome! No hip or foot pain. I walked and walked. I have eliminated all shoes from my wardrobe and will only wear MBT's from now on. Only drawback is that they are not pretty. But you get over that quickly when you are pain free!

I love my MBT's - This is my second pair. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. They are pretty ugly, but as far as MBT's go, these are the best looking of the bunch! They fit pretty true to size but I have a very narrow foot, and they are a bit wide in the heel. I just make sure they are pulled tight at the top and that does the trick.

Debbie’s shadow - Shoe is comfortable but could be a bit more stylish. Service was awesome

Impossible to give these shoes the true praise they deserve - Thirty-five years I suffered horribly from heal spurs- and I could see the blasé burning from the bottom of the pads of my feet- 3 times during past thirty five years I had inserts made by doctors $300. a pair- they hurt as bad as without them; Bought larger shoes putting 3 & 4 inserts in each shoe- never held up! I lived in excruciating pain till I bought my first pair of MBT little over a year ago, and from the very instant I put those shoes on, my life has been pain free- I even wear them as my bedroom slippers- let me say this with a sincere heart- I do not want ever to be in this world without MBT shoes! I loved the first pair of MBT shoes for they not only felt so good but they somehow "force me to uncomfortably stand up straight" as do the next 2 pair I ordered, I bought MBT sandals also which I love, and these 2 pairs of MBT will last me the rest of my life however; without warning sometimes businesses will go out of business; thus I ordered this 3rd pair of MBT, which feel so good on my feet as do the other 2 pair, just in case the company goes out of business! For it is true I suffered too bad before with my feet, that now again I say with a sincere heart; I do not want to be in this world without MBT shoes- I love this Shadow MBT- they even feel better than the other 2 pair I ordered.

Can you ADORE a shoe?! These shoes are AWESOME!! At first I was very hesitant about the price but they are worth EVERY penny. One of my jobs requires 9-11 hours a day of standing and walking,the other is catering and requires a lot of hustling on your feet. My posture has improved immensely and my calves are nice and firm. It does take a bit of getting used to but I would recommend these to ANYONE who has a job that requires long hours on your feet. They are not the best looking shoe but go good with jeans or dress pants. I ordered a half size larger after speaking to customer service and that worked perfect for me. Zappos, you guys are the BOMB! Your customer service is phenomenal, keep up the great job!

Just great - My friends say they look like orthotics but they are the most fabulously comfortable and energizing shoes, and worth the vanity sacrifice. I am much more aware of my posture and enjoy bouncing from place to place. They do take some getting used to, so give them a week or two.