Customer Reviews MBT Habari
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Customer Fit Survey:
79%"Felt true to size"
85%"Felt true to width"
50%"Excellent arch support"
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Kept these. I bought one size up -- European sizing. Have not worn them much, but seem comfortable for walking. For MBT shoes, this is actually not too clunky!
Janice S, Zappos Customer,
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I am happy about the look but I get tired wearing these shoes, particularly when I have to stand for a long time. I feel that I need to constantly balance myself.
Maya O, Zappos Customer,
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Once I first head of MBT shoes, it took me months to try a pair, because they are pricey. But once I did, they were so comfortable and helped my sore back and feet so much, that there was no going back. I lived in various MBT styles nine months of the year, but summertime was for my Keen San Mateo sandals. I still love the Keens, but I was starting to have sore feet and back in the summer. I had the Kisumu's for walking, but I wanted something more attractive, so I tried the Habaris. I've mostly been living in the Habaris all summer now. Are they as comfortable as other MBTs? No. Are there some problems? Yes. The straps by the toes cut into my little toes a bit, and the shoe is loose overall on my foot - if I adjust it to be tighter, it's not comfortable. But these are the ones I put on day after day. I hope that some day MBT designs a sandal that has the stylish covered toe with cut-outs of the Keen San Mateo and with the other features of the Habari. It will be stylish, comfy, and perfect for summer.
I'd also recommend:
Keen, Merrell
M.h., Zappos Customer,
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For MBTs they were actually kind of cute. I have arthritis in my feet but they felt great. It did rub my bunion so I had to send them back. But I ordered a different style.
Lorlean S, Zappos Customer,
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As MBT shoes go, this one is very stylish. However, because it only has one adjustable strap--behind the heel--I found I was not able to get the fit I had hoped for. Still, the MBT is an amazing shoe--I have several pairs.
I'd also recommend:
Finn
Linda, Zappos Customer,
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These look better in person and are fun to wear. Less high than original MBT's so I adjusted to them really well. They are perfect for summer whites. I also later got a pair of MBT sneakers and so these have way less support, but look way better. I totally enjoy wearing them, but they are a bit loose because the overlap strap doesn't provide much support.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great to wear especially during warm days. I used it for 5 days walking almost the whole day in Disneyword, Epcot, Hollywood studios, Animal Kingdom, and universal Florida just recently. It gave me support, and I did not have any discomfort or pain in my legs or feet. It was a little wide for me in size, but otherwise, very comfortable.
LYN, Zappos Customer,
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Thank you Zappos!
First I have to thank you for the treat of free expedited shipping. I ordered these shoes over the weekend I received them on Monday. I'm not going to miss going to the mall at all! MBTs are not fashion-forward by any stretch. What they are is great physical therapy for your feet, legs, and knees. This is my second pair of MBTs and they are, by MBT standards - cute. The birch color is a great, go with anything, including skirts, color. I'm in heaven as I'm walking around the house. Love them! Thank you again, Zappos!
I'd also recommend:
MBTs, Naturalizer, Stuart Weitzman, Vaneli, Skechers
K. B, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Purchased shoes and really love them, one thing that was a problem was adjusting the back strap so not to get a pinky toe pinch, once I corrected that they were great. Very bouncy walking experience.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstocks, Teva
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Lately MBT's all feel like they make my foot roll to the inside. This style looks great but has less of a rounded footbed than normal. Not sure I'll keep them...not sure they're worth the price anymore.
I'd also recommend:
Earth shoes
Diane H, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought this sandal due to the only review posted. I love the style, but for some reason most MBT shoes do not fit my left foot. I have tried many styles, and in almost every instance it is the left shoe/sandal that gives me a problem. Maybe it is my foot and not the shoe. The heel of the left shoe always wants to slip up and down. Now, if you watch the MBT video, it says this shouldn't happen. I did not have the same problem with this sandal because they are adjustable. My problem was it wanted to rub the heel, no matter the amount of adjusting, and the left pinky toe. The insole is slightly uncomfortable, also. It has an embedded design that would take getting used to. I am going to return these and purchase the Ema to try.
Karen C, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Great for summer -
I am an avid MBT wearer. I like their shoes very, very much. No feet pain problems, has improved my posture and exercised my legs! Sizing is sometimes a problem. I normally wear an 8.5 US and always need to purchase a 9.5 US in the MBT. Thanks Zappos for your service and keep carrying lots of MBT.
I'd also recommend:
Mbt's are the best but beautifeel shoes are a bit dressier
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love MBTs and have several pairs. Was hopeful this would do the trick, but rubs on my bunion and cuts into my toes. So sad. Have to return. Zappos has amazing delivery times and policies.
I'd also recommend:
naot, pliner, weitzman
Leah K, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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On first wearing these shoes were very comfortable, really liked the rolling action especially when standing, but running in them is a little difficult (running across the street, not actual running) because you end up landing on the bump in the instep. I'd had some problems with calf strain and dodgy knees from running, but after a couple of weeks wearing these, the problem seemed to be worse. It may just have been a period of adjustment, I just didn't wait to find out. I have since taken up yoga and that seems to be helping, so maybe I can go back to these shoes later, because they are cute with jeans.
Katie0, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Fairly comfortable, true to size but straps that cross the top of feet are not adjustable and can dig into foot as they swell toward the end of the day. Not sure of the supposed MBT benefit as I have not walked long distances in them yet. Don't look orthopedic.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I love the way these sandals look but the straps hit the bones in the front of my foot in the wrong places making them too uncomfortable to wear. Wish they were more comfortable for my feet. May be fine for others.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I ordered these this summer at the advice of my pilates instructor. I have problems with scoliosis and sciatica. I really enjoyed wearing the sandals; however, they caused serious blisters and an abrasion where the strap rubs. I tried moleskin and blister band aids. I am wearing them around the house with socks and they are quite comfortable. I wish I would have ordered the sneakers.
Rennae H, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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This is a great-looking shoe but it won't work for narrow feet. I had to send mine back. Only the heel strap is adjustable. The straps that go across the toes are suitable for a medium-width foot and when I tried to walk, my feet slid out. Those of us with narrow feet are limited to MBT's Kismet or whatever the style with adjustable straps is called.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Review updated -
I have decided to return these sandals. They roll my foot to the inside, the heel rubs, and the footbed is very flat...no arch support. I have some Kisumu's that are perfect. Not sure why the fit varies so much.
Diane H, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I have two pair of MBT's and love them. I was looking forward to these Habari sandals. Like others have said---they rub my pinkie toes and the heel strap is digging into the side of my heels. I will return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The toe box of this style of MBT is very narrow. I have narrow feet but this toe box is still very narrow and even a larger size would not afford much more room in toe box. But this is a handsome shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Earth Kalso
Jane S, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I love MBT\'s! I own the sneakers and looked forward to trying an MBT sandal. \r\nI was very disappointed! The strap that fits around the back has caused blisters and the buckle on the side caused a severe abrasion.\r\nNot comfortable at all!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I really liked these sandals, but this is the 2nd pair of the MBT velcro that I have had and the velcro comes loose after wearing. I keep the first pair from last year, but only had these since the end of April and didn't wear them that much when the velcro started doing the same thing as my other pair. They are comfortable, but I can't see paying this much and having another ripped velcro pair of these.
Barb, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I really liked them overall until I wore them for about 6 weeks and they are now stretched out. The upper leather straps are stretching out and causing the shoe to be loose on my foot. I don't have as much support and have been getting lots of bad rubs on my upper foot. I am very dissappointed because they were very expensive and I had high hopes for them to last a long time.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I am regretfully returning these attractive sandals. They make my feet roll inward in an odd way. Very strange. I thought, is it me? But no, it’s the sandals. The footbed isn’t constructed in the normal MBT way. Too bad, as I really needed new sandals. MBT shoes are now inconsistent in fit and more importantly that all important footbed and sole.
Suzanne, Zappos Customer,
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