Geared up last night and went outside - took 20 - 30 steps - was not going to happen - walked home throwing in the towel on even trying to run. My legs were stale, mind not into it. Got some rest - woke up and pushed a solid 11.5 this morning in Central Park (and did
not trip or fall,
hoo-ray for me!). 78 miles so far in my run week with 2 and a half days left to hit 110 miles for the week. Okay - I get asked all sorts of running, gear, & shoe questions - and yesterday a neighbor asked me if I've ever ran in "Masai" shoes? Huh? She was referring to the
MBT shoe.
MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) - have you
seen 'em? There's a pair on the right, the shoe's creator, a Swiss inventor, was inspired by the East African Masai tribe. According to the shoe's Web site, Masai members are strong and fast and don't suffer from bad knees, backs or feet. The company suggests in its literature the Masai run barefoot on uneven ground. They are designed as an unstable shoe, forcing the wearer to work small, usually dormant muscles to keep upright.
MBT claims the body uses 2.5 percent more oxygen wearing the shoes and their shoes help reduce or
prevent foot, leg, hip, and back problems--and even cause weight loss, melt fat deposits, reduce cellulite, boost circulation, reduce varicose veins, enhance breathing, and improve posture, power, speed, coordination, a
nd more. I'm not kidding y'all - that's what they claim - but I could find no published data to back most claims. My opinion? This is total outright bullshit and furthermore what's the
MBT shoe have to do with the
Masai? I lived in Kenya, I have seen the Masai up close and personal all over Kenya. I have never seen a barefoot Masai - ever. They're not barefoot. They all wear a durable sandal shoe made of old automotive tires. I used to
wear'em too. Those sandals last 20 years! That's them - the Masai and what they wear on their feet on the left, they've been doing this for over 75+ years and before that it was leather on their feet.
MBT is a "story line", a "
fabel". They're marketing a romantic notion that's not valid, hoping the consumer swallows it hook, line, & sinker - that's all. You are not being like the Masai if you buy and wear the
MBT shoe. You are being the proverbial sucker that PT Barnum spoke of. If the Masai walked in a shoe store, they would buy a nice pair of
Asics or
Mizuno or
Saucony or Adidas, or New Balance running shoes - they will not buy the
MBT shoe. Hey, if you want to follow the trend knock yourself out - go pay $200 for the latest fad - but don't believe the hype. - Have a great day!
not trip or fall, hoo-ray for me!). 78 miles so far in my run week with 2 and a half days left to hit 110 miles for the week. Okay - I get asked all sorts of running, gear, & shoe questions - and yesterday a neighbor asked me if I've ever ran in "Masai" shoes? Huh? She was referring to the MBT shoe. MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) - have you seen 'em? There's a pair on the right, the shoe's creator, a Swiss inventor, was inspired by the East African Masai tribe. According to the shoe's Web site, Masai members are strong and fast and don't suffer from bad knees, backs or feet. The company suggests in its literature the Masai run barefoot on uneven ground. They are designed as an unstable shoe, forcing the wearer to work small, usually dormant muscles to keep upright. MBT claims the body uses 2.5 percent more oxygen wearing the shoes and their shoes help reduce or prevent foot, leg, hip, and back problems--and even cause weight loss, melt fat deposits, reduce cellulite, boost circulation, reduce varicose veins, enhance breathing, and improve posture, power, speed, coordination, a
nd more. I'm not kidding y'all - that's what they claim - but I could find no published data to back most claims. My opinion? This is total outright bullshit and furthermore what's the MBT shoe have to do with the Masai? I lived in Kenya, I have seen the Masai up close and personal all over Kenya. I have never seen a barefoot Masai - ever. They're not barefoot. They all wear a durable sandal shoe made of old automotive tires. I used to wear'em too. Those sandals last 20 years! That's them - the Masai and what they wear on their feet on the left, they've been doing this for over 75+ years and before that it was leather on their feet. MBT is a "story line", a "fabel". They're marketing a romantic notion that's not valid, hoping the consumer swallows it hook, line, & sinker - that's all. You are not being like the Masai if you buy and wear the MBT shoe. You are being the proverbial sucker that PT Barnum spoke of. If the Masai walked in a shoe store, they would buy a nice pair of Asics or Mizuno or Saucony or Adidas, or New Balance running shoes - they will not buy the MBT shoe. Hey, if you want to follow the trend knock yourself out - go pay $200 for the latest fad - but don't believe the hype. - Have a great day!
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