Have you ever suffered from foot pain?  And I mean REAL foot pain?

I never did until a few years ago when I decided that it would be a good time in my life to try out distance running.  (I should mention that I had never before that moment thought of myself as a runner, let alone a “distance” runner.)

So when I started running and finding that foot pain was rearing it’s ugly head more often than not, I decided that I needed to do something about it.  This was especially important since I spend the majority of my day on my feet and being active.  I couldn’t just let it be and suffer all day.

So I decided to make a significant investment in a pair of terribly ugly shoes that I had been watching for a whole 2 years.  I saw and understood the science behind them, but couldn’t reconcile the price tag that came along with it UNTIL that moment.

What happened?

I whipped out my credit card, bought the shoes and started wearing them.

Then my feet stopped hurting.  And then they got stronger.  And then I started standing up straighter and feeling taller than I had in years.

Coincidence?  Not at all.  These ugly shoes are miracle workers and they have been worth every single penny I spend on them.

So what are they?

MBT’s or Masai Barefoot Technology sneakers are simply amazing shoes.  Their construction is unlike any other sneaker I had ever worn and basically make you feel like you are constantly a little off balance, much like walking in sand.

I recommend them to everyone I know.  Clients, friends, co-workers- anyone I can get to take a peek at these ugly shoes.

(To be fair, MBT’s having definitely stepped it up a huge notch in the style department.  I can’t call them ugly anymore since some styles are pretty cute.)

I’ve even gone so far as to force my mother to try a pair on.  She admitted that they are ugly, but her feet felt good.  They can be orthopedic shoe ugly- especially in the men’s shoe department.  They are functional for sure, but you hesitate putting them on because you wonder if you’re going to look like a complete oddball for wearing them.

Fear no more!  I wear my MBT’s with pride and my legs thank me every single day!

I have been able to run faster and stronger.  I have eliminated any foot muscle weakness and muscle cramping.  That is a huge deal if you’ve ever suffered with feet problems.

More importantly, I have ZERO joint pain.  I feel like I walk taller, feel stronger and have greater control over my movement, my posture and my pain!

So if you think that the shoes are ugly, that’s okay.  They have been coming up with so many different styles and colors of MBTs.

Check out the pairs below.  The price is super competitive.  You may think that they are over-priced for such an “ugly” shoe, but let me tell you, they are worth every single penny!