Customer Reviews MBT Chapa
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76%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
43%"Felt true to size"
83%"Felt true to width"
62%"Excellent arch support"
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Walk this way -
I love these shoes! They take a little getting used to because of the rounded sole but my legs feel like they are getting a better workout when I walk (especially feel the muscles in my quads). The only complaint that I have is that my toes feel a bit tight (the shoes are definitely not too small; my toes just sort of feel pushed toward the front of the shoe). Overall, they are great!
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Happy with purchase -
Definitely a little smaller than normal sizes. Mostly tighter in the toe area. Very comfortable. Cute! But still getting used to the overall look.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This is by far the most comfortable of all the MBT shoes I own (3 pairs of shoes, 2 pairs of sandals)...definitely glad read others reviews so I ordered one-half size larger - the rubber front seems to be the area that takes up the half size space.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Wanted to like them, really really did! I am a pharmacist and have been on the hunt for a great pair of shoes. I currently wear a pair of Naots to work every day and like them, but they don't give me enough cushion. The MBTs look cool and have a great concept, but, they just aren't as comfortable as I thought they would be. I had to go up a half size larger than normal. Wore them for a few hours every day at work and my feet were numb and tingly. Especially my toes. My knees ached and the foot with plantar fasciitis hurt (it hasn't in such a long time). I was told it takes about a week to become accustomed to them, but it just wasn't going to happen. I think they would be great for people who walk a lot. I tend to stand in one place for long periods of time. They really weren't comfortable for prolonged standing. The back has a hard plastic piece that made the shoe very stiff along the heel. Just not the best shoes for me. Oh well, I'll keep looking.
P. S. I also tried the MBT black Mary Janes. They were a little better, but still not the worth the money.
I'd also recommend:
Naot, Finn Comfort, Keen
Rebecca, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Odd look, fit and feel -
I could not get used to these shoes. Tried them out at home for an hour and got immediate, severe blisters on my heels. This is not something I could get used to or get past. The cushioning in the sole is great and you can feel your leg muscles being utilized in a different way than usual but what's the point if they are too painful to wear? Had to return them. The sizing recommendations by the manufacturer were accurate. Thank You Zappos for the excellent customer service - as usual!
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Not the best MBT -
I love MBTs, but was disappointed in these and sent them back. The 7s were too short, and my toe chafed. The 7.5 also chafed my toes; perhaps the shoe is too shallow up front. I have extremely narrow feet so this was a surprise. I have several other pairs that don't have this problem.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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If you've got pronated ankles, this shoe isn't for you.
I love the Kisumu and the Kaya, but this shoe seems to angle the foot oddly with a tilt from the outside in. Less arch, more... something else so that my ankles drop down, which I know from experience, will give me knee problems. Don't understand it, but can't use this one.
I'd also recommend:
Kisumu, Kaya
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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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.
I'd also recommend:
Reebok Easytones
Donna, Zappos Customer,
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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)!
I'd also recommend:
Good Nikes or Addidas
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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TERRIBLE SHOES -
These shoes were a big let down. I read that they are supposed to help posture but they made my back ache. I wore them around the house and I realized they are a scam. I paid way too much money for a pair of shoes that didn't give me any comfort.
Leah, Zappos Customer,
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I am so disappointed. Earlier this year I ordered and reviewed the Sport White 08, where the sensor part collapsed and the sole completely wore out in less than two months of daily use! Since I still have the MBT Sport White 04 and the MBT Sandal Black 04, and am still using them almost every day and they are my favorite footwear ever and also seem to last forever (three years so far), I decided to give the Chapa a try. Well again they did not feel like my original MBT, and again after only six weeks of use these too are almost completely worn out! I really feel let down by this company that once made the great quality footwear that I still love and still literally live in.
Becky, Zappos Customer,
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Not for Me!
I was totally disappointed in these shoes. I purchased the shoes with the expectation they would relieve the arthritic pain in my knee. When I tried to walk in these shoes, the pain in my knee was worse, much worse. I think these shoes should be recommended only to persons already in good physical condition. Also, as other reviewers mentioned, it is very difficult to balance when standing still. They look weird, but I would have gladly worn them if they did the job of supporting my knee.
Tuscanyblue, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Something strange with angle of shoe -
I agree with another reviewer that there is something strange with this shoe. I do not have pronation problems but felt my feet were slanted inwards a little. Then, with my high arch and wide feet, it made the side part of the shoe (near where the metal thing holds the shoelace) dig into my ankle. Maybe people with narrower feet or lower arches will have more success. Unlike other MBTs, these did seem more true to size instead of running small. Anyway, I returned these for a different style.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance, Ecco, Mephisto
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