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MBT Shoes help with Rheumatoid Arthritis

We have receieved thousands of emails from our happy customers telling us about how MBT Shoes have helped them with their various health conditions such as plantar fasciitis, ankle fusion and knee replacements.  This week we heard from our customer Donna S. who shared the following comments with us:

 ”This is my fourth pair of MBT shoes.  I absolutely love MBT shoes.  I have Rheumatoid Arthritis in my feet and MBT’s are the only shoes I can wear comfortably!  I am on my feet 8 hours a day at work and I thank God for MBT shoes!”

Please visit our MBT Success Stories to read more real stories from some of our MBT enthusiasts. 

As always, if you have a health condition and MBT shoes has helped make your life easier please let us know!  We’d love to share your story with others so they can experience your same relief and excitement!

MBT Shoes Shipped Fast & Free

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Allrounder by Mephisto Warina – Get the skinny on this waterproof sneaker

Aren’t we all trying to get the skinny? Diet, reduce, get smaller, it never ends. We all know the best way to go about it. Eat healthy and keep moving, right? With the Allrounder by Mephisto Warina on your feet, you have no excuse. Waterproof so rain can’t stop your regime, and cool mesh upper so Mr. Sun won’t have to listen to your feet whine either. The insides are anatomically shaped just like that jersey dress that’s been mocking you from your closet. If you decide to step it up a notch, the Active Suspension System will absorb the shock of concrete meeting running feet, but we’re not sure about the shock of your sore muscles the next day.
 
Don’t give up looking good to look good. Black is slimming and the cozy suede overlays add textural interest while weathering any storm. The horizontal elastic bands keep you snug and svelte with just enough give for comfort and ease of removal. We know how you hate restrictions.
 
A few months of this and you will be looking good, girl. Now have some pie.
Allrounder by Mephisto Warina Black Suede Waterproof Shoes

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Ecco Rise Boot will keep you stylish, comfy & dry

Tramping through a vineyard to see how they grow? Ogling the oaken barrels bigger then your first apartment? All good and well, but lets get to the smooth finish we came here for, and taste the wine. The Ecco Rise Boot fits neatly into the bar stool stirrup and will not make any kind of rude noise as you swirl and spit. The stylish buckles glint like the long line of glasses in front of you awaiting your flight opinion.

As you careen from winery to winery and contemplate your career as a sommelier, do it with style with these coffee-colored suede detailed leather uppers. Drink late onto the cool pinot noir night,
but stay toasty with a warm lining. You can even stay out in the rain, as the Gore-Tex lining will keep your feet dry from the elements.

Stomp in what bucket? No way! You will never want to take these Ecco Rise Boots off with their removable super soft felt insole even to get that purple foot. Allow that dubious badge of honor to other people. And that is not sour grapes.Ecco Rise Boot Gore-Tex - Coffee Leather/Suede

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Top 10: Grey Fashion Forward Fall Footwear

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One of things we’ve noticed this season is a definite trend of the color grey. And while we have plenty of other grey footwear to showcase, we’ve found these to be our favorite amongst our top sellers and rising stars this fall. Without further ado, here’s our top ten list of grey fashion forward fall footwear.

1. UGG Australia Knightsbridge – Shadow Grey

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2. MBT Nama – Grey Leather

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3. BeautiFeel Filippa – Graffiti Patent Leather

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4. Naot Trendy – Grey/Navy Leather

Naot Trendy

5. Clarks Diamond Sparkle – Pewter Suede/Leather

Clarks Diamond Sparkle

6. UGG Australia Bailey Button – Grey

UGG Bailey Button

7. Merrell Arabesque – Gunsmoke Mesh / Leather

Merrell Arabesque

8. Ecco Elba Mary-Jane – Titanium Nubuck

Ecco Elba

9. Allrounder by Mephisto Nimbo – Graphite Suede / Leather

Allrounder by Mephisto - Nimbo

10. Naot Allure Boot – Grey Patent Leather

Naot Allure

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Weekly Twitter Challenge

Footwear etc. Twitter Challenge

Introducing the Weekly Twitter Challenge

Approximately once a week, a new challenge will be posted by @Footwearetc on Twitter. Simply tweet your entry starting with “Hey @Footwearetc:” to enter. Entries will then be judged and a winner will be announced within the next week. To be eligible for Twitter challenges, you need to be following @Footwearetc on Twitter and must not have won in the past 90 days.

Winners Receive a $25 Gift Card

Twitter challenge winners will receive virtual gift cards worth $25 each. Each gift card has no minimum purchase required, and can be used online, at www.footwearetc.com.

So what are you waiting for? Follow Footwear etc. on Twitter to Enter!

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The New Balance 993 – Made in the USA and made for all kinds of feet.

If you have dealt with feet that pronate, then these shoes will really interest you. This is a New Balance Heritage shoe build for the mild to moderate overpronator, who requires a combination of cushioning and stability. The grey suede and mesh upper along with the blown rubber outsole are lightweight and comfortable. These shoes provide maximum shock absorption with the ABZORB SBS heel and forefoot. The C-CAP forefoot provides lightweight cushioning and flexibility, while the C-Cap core provides stability while maintaining cushioning. New Balance is proud to create their American-made shoes to meet the needs of the everyday athlete.  Available for Women, Men and Kids in widths Narrow, Medium, Wide and Extra Wide.  Whether Running or Walking, your feet will love the New Balance 993.

New Balance 993 for Women, Men and Kids

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Stripe Me Some Comfort and Savings with Goodhew Socks

Stripes on socks have never looked so good. This modern twist on the classic stripe is now offered in a high performance Merino wool. These Goodhew socks have Spandex throughout the sock, which means it will stay up and stay put. No more slouching socks or blisters from socks that don’t stay in place. They also have a flat toe seam, which means no discomfort or irritation on your feet from a big wad of thread jammed up on your toes. Finally, the Merino wool construction means your feet will be super comfortable the second you slide these babies on your feet. Right now when you buy any 3 or more Goodhew socks you will save 10%!

Goodhew Stripe It To Me Socks - Buy 3 or more and Save!

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Escape into comfort with the Sano by Mephisto Escape muscle-toning shoes

These Sano Escape shoes are an excellent choice for those women not only looking to get in shape, but who want to feel great while doing it. They have the ability to stimulate long ignored muscles, improve physical condition, relax tense muscles and promotes a better body shape. Tone and tighten your abdominal leg and buttock muscles, while activating your blood circulation. In addition, you can also improve your posture, soothe joints, vertebrae and spinal cord, all while burning excess calories. The white calf leather with grey accents are perfectly suited for most any type of active wear. However, you may want new clothes to show off your new shape.  Start your workout today!

Sano Escape White Leather

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Naot Rahina – New for fall with classy burnt copper leather uppers

We love how charming these Naot Rahina shoes are. They have class and style, but the comfort of your feet will never be compromised. The rich leather and suede uppers have an elegant cutout detailing with an adjustable in step strap. The features inside the shoes make them feel like they were customized especially for your feet. There is a removable cork and latex footbed that absorbs shock and molds to the natural and specific contours of your feet. In addition, they have a superior arch support that evenly distributes your body weight to prevent spinal column and joint stress, and makes you feel like you’re standing just a little taller. Deep heel indentations helps with body balance and protects the heel bone. With the heel being a modest 1 1/2″ and the outsole made of rubber and latex, it is easy to see why these shoes are lightweight and durable. 

Naot Rahina Shoes

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Shoes for plantar fasciitis – MBT Shoes seem to be just what the doctor ordered

Do you have plantar fasciitis?  Are you having trouble finding the right shoes to help alleviate your heel pain?  We are finding that the MBT Shoes are offering relief to many people suffering from plantar fasciitis.  Below are some real testimonials from our real customers who wrote us about their experiences with plantar fasciitis and MBT Shoes.  Please feel free to submit a comment to this post and share your experiences with us!  The complete line of MBT Shoes can be found at www.footwearetc.com/mbt/.

I have a severe case of plantar faciitis that has resisted all forms of treatment including surgery, physical therapy, night splints, etc. I got a referral to a new podiatrist who recommended trying MBT’s. I had to try a few pairs to get a good fit but now love them. They never leave my feet. They are so comfortable and take all the strain out of my heels plus as a benefit I have no joint pain either! I have two pair, one for work and one for outside. The best shoes I ever had and I even tried a funny coiled shoe ( you know who you are!) which while ok were just too ugly to wear. Footwear.etc was fantastic to work with, very easy to order, make returns. Thank You!

I absolutely love MBT shoes. I have purchased a different style 2 years ago and I loved it- it ended my search for a cure for my plantar fasciitis which I’ve had for about 5 years. I have tried so many brands, changing to new pair and brand/style almost every month until somebody mentioned to me about MBT shoes. This has changed my life completely- I have been pain-free for the last 2 years, and I am actually taller when I have them on, awesome. I have recommended this shoes to so many people already and every single one of them love the shoes too. I encourage everyone to get a pair.

I wear my MBT’s every day. I have 3 pairs that I alternate with. I have had a history of shoes not being comfortable and my feet hurting all the time, which isn’t good when you are on your feet every day with my career in nursing. I found that I was going through a pair of shoes every 6 months because my feet hurt. I finally went to a neuro-massage therapist and she recommended MBT’s as she was trying to release my chronic plantar fascitis. So I got my 1st pair…needless to say I had to have a partial release done but the MBT’s help me keep the fascia from regrowning scar tissue and my quality of life has really changed. I can now walk and exercise and be happy about life. I recommend MBT’s to anyone that has a problem with there feet. P.S. and the toning factor of these shoes is unbelievable!!!!

I only wear MBT shoes and sandals. Other brands sit in my closet. They make me want to walk. My legs, knees and feet never get tired. I feel like I could walk a marathon in them. I actually wear out the soles eventually on my MBTs. I have recommended them to many people. They eliminate my sister’s back pain when she wears them. Her husband finds relief from a painful nerve disorder in his feet when he wears his MBTs. My students think they look cool. They always notice when I get a new style of MBTs. I feel great in them. My knee pain, foot odor from not exercising my feet and toes in other brands, and plantar faciitis all disappeared with MBTs. I wish I could afford more pairs! There are so many great new styles out now.

I wear this shoe everyday to walk for exercise and to work, I have 3 pair. I have plantar fasciatis and MBT’s are the only shoe I can wear without any difficulty. I have the white and have no problem wearing them as a nurse as they don’t look like athletic trainers. I have been able to increase my walking distance daily since buying MBT’s and have bought 2 other styles of MBT based on my experience with this particular style.

The MBT shoe saved my walking life! As time marches on the foot’s fat pad thins; no shoes seemed to give me the cushioned comfort that I needed to enjoy my fitness walks. Add plantar faciitis, and truly I was struggling to find comfort to finish my walks. Then a friend shared her MBT experience; I tried them out and I am now on my third pair! I walked all over New York City without an ounce of fatigue thanks to my MBT shoes.

I have high arches and tend to pronate when I walk. Plantar fasciitus had been a way of life for almost 15 years. I had been wearing very expensive corrective shoes with only moderate relief. The MBT’s are all I wear now and I have absolutely no foot pain. I have purchased dress shoes, sandals, casual and sports MBT’s and this is all I wear.

Be sure to view our full collection of MBT Shoes to help cure your plantar fasciitis or just to tone your muscles and improve your posture!

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