The Shoe Fits, But Must We Wear It? MBT's Low-Soled Styles

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For a product that calls itself "The Anti-shoe," footwear from MBT was sure a lot of shoe — the curved sole on the original models resembled half of a basketball that left wearers towering above the ground as they rocked with each step. But now, the company's aiming to be more fashion forward with its low-sole styles (such as the Changa, above, $235, Shopmbt.com).

The idea is these shoes still give you the same benefits (extra butt and leg strengthening, better posture and less impact on the joints) while looking more like what everyone else on the street is sporting. That first part, they have down. Walking up 18th Street NW while hauling heavy bags definitely made our tester's tush feel the burn. (And standing still is weirdly fun.)

But her face also burned when she saw passers-by gawk at her feet with whispers of, "I think my grandma has those."

Designers: Back to the drawing board.

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