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I own many pairs of MBTs. I love this pair because I can wear them outside to walk, run, or bike in rainy or snowy weather and feel confident that my shoes can take getting a bit wet. They are great for errands around town on rainy days.
By RL
from San Diego, CA
9/14/2009
Must have!!!
5.0
Pros
Great Cushioning
Comfortable
Cons
Runs small
Best Uses
Working out
Walking for Exercise
Comments:
Must have...true...runs very small; size up from 1/2 to 1 whole size. Cushioning is fantastic and you feel the shoe working your legs,hips, back and stomach immediately. Did get a blister on my heels when breaking the shoe in.
By Amy
from Colorado Springs, CO
About Me Comfort Driven
6/15/2009
MBT Women's Chapa Gore-Tex
4.0
Pros
Comfortable
Lightweight
Attractive Design
Great Cushioning
Cons
Narrow in the toe area
Need Break In
Best Uses
Wear To Work
Casual Wear
Comments:
I wear these shoes everyday. It took awhile to get used to the rocking, going downstairs for the first time was a little exciting. They are very supportive in all areas of the foot. I like that they are water proof as I work outside everyday and can be in wet areas. The only complaint I have is that I read that these shoes MBT's have no break in period, this is not true. The first week my last 3 outside toes were in pain!! It seemed like the shoe was to narrow towards the toe. I am now after 3wks comfortable in the shoe and feel that they needed that amount of time to break in. People should know also that you have to try these on at a store before ordering online, I wear a 6 1/2-7 women's size shoe and I had to get a size 8 in these MBT's.
By Sandy the dancer
from Vancouver, British Columbia
About Me Comfort Driven
4/20/2009
This shoe gets full marks!
5.0
Pros
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Waterproof
Great Cushioning
Cons
None
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Walking in damp condition
Comments:
This is my tenth pair of MBTs. I love the comfort, posture correction and extra muscle workout this brand provides. As a dancer I can feel this shoe encouraging proper body alignment. The waterproof Goretex Chappa is perfect for the wet Pacific Northwest climate. The only drawback to the MBT brand is that you will no longer want to wear your other footwear!
By Burke
from Whidbey Island, WA
About Me Comfort Driven
4/06/2009
They Work!
5.0
Pros
Great Cushioning
Stable
Supportive
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Special Occasions
Comments:
These shoes are awsome! I use then for hiking and they couldn't be any better. My feet stay dry and they are stable and supportive. Since switching to these for hiking, I can go for hours and never experience any back or knee pain that I used to have. You gotta get a pair!
By Grit the shopper
from South Georgia
About Me Comfort Driven
3/25/2009
Just what I needed
4.0
Pros
Comfortable
Attractive Design
Cons
Not Very Flexible
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Wear To Work
Comments:
I bought this shoe in case of rain on our vacation. The weather was perfect so I haven't actually worn them in rain yet. I walked at least 10 miles a day in this shoe and was ready for more! It feels a little more snug around the toes than my MBT tennis shoes but that's probably because of the difference between Gortex & leather stretching. The look is great and even my daughter the shoe guru liked them! Wearing MBT shoes almost exclusively has allowed my plantar fasciites to heal almost completely. Thanks MBTs!
By Scrubs
from Venice, Florida
About Me Comfort Driven
2/12/2009
Chapa - Coffee Brown Shoes
5.0
Pros
Attractive Design
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Comments:
I wear a ladies 10 and needed a size 11. My feet were sore at first, but wearing socks for walking and not too thick helped. I have had the shoes for 3 weeks and wear them daily trying to tone my legs, butt, and abs.
By MBT customer
from Las Vegas, NV
About Me Comfort Driven
2/09/2009
Satisfied with Chapa GORE-TEX MBTs
4.0
Pros
Great Cushioning
Comfortable
Cons
Difficult Entry & Exit
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Comments:
I think the only thing that I didn't like about the shoes were the shoe laces. They came loose quickly. Other then that, I think these shoes are very comfortable and really great.
By Michie
from Houston, Texas
About Me Style Driven
2/03/2009
Walk into a new you!
5.0
Pros
Great Cushioning
Stylish
Attractive Design
Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Wear To Work
Comments:
The total body response captured my attention. I love this remarkable shoe which looks great with my business casual wardrobe and feels so wonderful I wear it all day to meet clients, work around the house or just to walk in my neighborhood. I gave a pair to my daughter who wears them nearly every day as an interior designer. We're planning to order a style for summer.
By shiffer
from Minnesota
About Me Comfort Driven
2/03/2009
Water repellant
5.0
Pros
Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Comments:
MBT are great shoes! I have 3 pairs and they are so comfortable from the get go. No break in required and they have helped me with my hip. I walk better and have noticed no pain. Give them a try but remember they run a 1/2 size smaller. Thank goodness they have so many different styles, I love the Mary Jane style, it is alittle narrower and fits perfect.
By Christina
from Sacramento, ca
About Me Comfort Driven
1/30/2009
Love them!
4.0
Pros
Great Cushioning
Comfortable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments:
I work in a bakery and am on my feet and running around all day. I started in Dansko's and they were fine but I started to notice my heel pain shortly after the long winter hours. It greatly impacted my running and that was no good. I had heard of these shoes but finally decided to give them a try when a friend had the same issue and the MBT's helped. I got the Gore-Tex because I thought it would stand up better to chocolate and icing encounters. I love them! My heel pain is not noticed at all during the day and it is getting better everyday. My legs are not as fatigued. AND my waist and legs are leaner. I want a second pair of MBT's for casual wear, I love them that much. I had no problem walking in them, felt natural.
By Josie
from Baltimore, MD
About Me Comfort Driven
1/30/2009
It is expensive but well worth it.
5.0
Pros
No regrets buying it
Attractive Design
Great Cushioning
Comfortable
Cons
Not Very Flexible
Best Uses
Wear To Work
Comments:
I work in medical field and work 12 hours/shift and I noticed a big difference since wearing MBT. I have less discomfort on the balls of my foot and calf. It takes time getting used to the motion but once I got used to it, it was ok.
By Silver Beauty
from North Bend, OR
About Me Style Driven
1/29/2009
Feels weird, but I like them.
5.0
Pros
Comfortable
Great Cushioning
Attractive Design
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Comments:
I'm going to wear these when I go for walks.
By GRANDMA ANNA
from STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK
About Me Comfort Driven
1/07/2009
good winter shoe
5.0
Pros
Comfortable
Stylish
Attractive Design
Great Cushioning
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Wear To Work
Comments:
I have bad feet and back problems. These waterproof gore tex are great for the snow,slush and rain here on Staten Island(N.Y.)keeps my feet warm and dry and I'm not ruining a good pair of leather MBT's. I bought a half size larger. The shoe looks like new after walking thru the elements. I'm glad my daughter pointed out the MBT's at the mall "all the movie stars are wearing them".She new I had bad feet.Now I have "HAPPY FEET"!!
By GRANDMA ANNA
from STATEN ISLAND NEW YORK
About Me Comfort Driven
12/27/2008
GREAT SHOE FOR WINTER WEATHER
5.0
Pros
Stylish
Comfortable
Lightweight
Great Cushioning
Attractive Design
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Wear
Comments:
I BOUGHT THE COFFEE BROWN GORE-TEX CHAPA FOR THE WEATHER HERE ON STATEN ISLAND. I OWN TWO OTHER PAIR, BUT WITH THE RAIN,THEN SNOW,THEN SLUSH LAST WEEK I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THESE SHOES. THEY GRIPPED REAL WELL AND MY FEET STAYED DRY AND WARM. I KNEW I HAD PAID A LOT FOR THEM BUT THEY ARE WELL WORTH IT. I HAVE VERY BONY FEET AND REGULAR SHOES HURT THEM.,MBT ARE THE GREATEST. I TAKE A NINE AND A HALF BUT HAD TO BUY A TEN IN THESE. [...] WILL BE MAKING MANY MORE PUCHASES OF MBT'S. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THESE SHOES. I HAVE "HAPPY FEET"