The Back Centre Ltd

MBT shoes (Masai Barefoot Technology) are the first physiological footwear that have a positive effect on the entire body. MBT’s physiological perception offers a totally new philosophy to the footwear industry. The health and fitness-enhancing concept behind MBT is based on simple principles. Firstly, the human musculoskeletal system is designed for walking barefoot on soft, natural ground, while secondly, we all spend most of our time impacting on hard, flat surfaces.

Swiss engineer, Karl Müller, inventor of MBT, discovered the beneficial effect of walking barefoot on natural ground and that the reason behind it was the stimulating effect of natural instability on the body’s supporting muscle system. Müller's research and development was inspired by the East African Masai tribe; exceptional athletes with well-shaped bodies and little or no experience of back and joint problems.

The fundamental concept of Masai Barefoot Technology is to make the positive effects of natural instability available to everyone, thus benefitting all users. Some typical users of MBT shoes may include:

... those individuals hoping to relieve back pain
... the business person searching for fitness without loss of time
... the athlete needing to regenerate after an injury, or post-competition
... those wanting to get back into shape

And are MBT shoes good for back problems? Absolutely yes. This is the reason we stock them, as they were designed specifically for the treatment of back pain, rehabilitation and for the prevention of injury. Over 70% of people in developed countries will experience low back pain at sometime in their lives. It is most common between the ages of 35-55 years. Pain is non-specific in 85% of people. MBT shoes will help to improve posture and muscle activity of the leg and core muscles and therefore help to take strain off the back.

MBT provide shoes for both women and men and for a variety of activities. We don't sell online, but if you know exactly what you're after we can supply by mail order. The best way by far to buy these shoes is to come in and try them. We'll fit you correctly and ensure that you walk out with the right pair of shoes.

All prices include VAT @ 17.5%.

CASUAL Range

MBT casual styles are for those wearers who want to spend their free time in a more active and more healthy way. With MBTs, every step taken is like a small workout. People who wear them can comfortably enjoy their favourite activities even after hours on their feet.

Womens' Casual Range - Autumn / Winter 2009

• MBT BOMOA
  Black
• MBT BOMOA
  Brown
• MBT CHANGA
  Birch
• MBT CHANGA
  Cork
• MBT KISUMU
  Black

• £190
• £190
• £155
• £155
• £145

• MBT MALIZA
  Black
• MBT MALIZA
  Brown
• MBT NAMA
  Grey
• MBT NAMA
  Black
• MBT TATAGA
  Coffee

• £175
• £175
• £175
• £175
• £159

• MBT GOTI
  Black
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• £249
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Mens' Casual Range - Autumn / Winter 2009

• MBT FANAKA GTX
  Chocolate
• MBT KIFUNDO
  Chocolate
• MBT KISUMU
  Black
• MBT TEMBEA
  Birch
• MBT TEMBEA
  Mink

• £185
• £175
• £145
• £159
• £159

ATHLETIC Range

MBT athletic is not a sport shoe but an indespensable part of many athletes' lives. They activate the body's supporting muscle system, train coordination skills, and relieve strain an the back and joints. MBTs can also accelerate recovery after tough workouts and support the treatment of sports injuries.

Womens' Athletic Range - Autumn / Winter 2009

• MBT CHAPA
  Birch
• MBT CHAPA
  Caviar Black
• MBT CHAPA GTX
  Ebony
• MBT CHAPA GTX
  Storm
• MBT SPORT2
  Black

• £155
• £155
• £169
• £169
• £159

• MBT SPORT2
  White
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• £159
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Mens' Athletic Range - Autumn / Winter 2009

• MBT CHAPA
  Caviar Black
• MBT CHAPA GTX
  Rock
• MBT SPORT2
  Black
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• £155
• £169
• £159
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PROFESSIONAL Range

For anyone whose job requires extended periods of walking or standing, MBT professional styles relieve the entire musculoskeletal system and help prevent back and joint problems. People who wear MBTs are thus able to perform better over longer periods of time.

Womens' Professional Range - Autumn / Winter 2009

• MBT KAMBA
  Black
• MBT KIADA
  Black
• MBT TUNISHA
  Black
• MBT TAMBO
  Black
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• £175
• £175
• £159
• £209
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Mens' Professional Shoes - Autumn / Winter 2009

• MBT BIA
  Black
• MBT SHUGULI GTX
  Black
• MBT SHUGULI GTX
  Chocolate
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• £175
• £185
• £185
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