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Jenny1963 · Nov 16th, 2009, 09:03 AM

OMG, MBTs are the greatest! I have sneakers, boots and maryjanes in them, and I've even gotten my husband addicted to the hiking boots (for walking our dog) in the winter and fisherman's sandals in the summer. Love them!

TropicalGal · Nov 16th, 2009, 09:52 AM

What is MBT?

Jenny1963 · Nov 16th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by TropicalGal

What is MBT?

Sorry, TG; I was referring to pinkdiamond's post from yesterday:

"Suzi, I am sorry you hurt your knee!! I love walking and I just love my MBTs http://uk.mbt.com/ they are so great for the weekend when I am doing my errands. They feel so bouncy and don't hurt your knees or back!"

finzup · Nov 16th, 2009, 11:46 AM

are the MBT's the same as the reebok easy tones?
http://www.reebok.com/microsites/easytone_reebok/

Jenny1963 · Nov 16th, 2009, 02:41 PM

I think that the Reebok Easytones, and Fitflops, etc. are all based on the MBT. MBT is an acronym for Masai Barefoot Technology, which I believe is supposed to mimic walking on sand barefoot. Sort-of like a wobbleboard in a shoe, it works your legs/glutes/back with regular walking and I suppose your core as well. They have definitely improved my posture!

asbb · Nov 16th, 2009, 03:09 PM

I made these today! Thanks for the yummy recipe.

Originally Posted by tlloveshim

So, I've gone gluten free all weekend and one thing I've noticed right away is no heart burn. I even avoided temptation! My dd made choc chip cookies but I made gluten free peanut butter cookies and stuck with those! The recipe is simple:

1 cup chunky peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg

Mix together, form balls and place on greased cookie sheet. Smash balls slightly with fork in criss-cross pattern. Bake 8 - 10 minutes in preheated 350* oven. Cool and enjoy!

I added chocolate chips to some of mine! It makes maybe 2 doz small cookies which I placed in a tin and put aside for myself. Yummy!

tlloveshim · Nov 16th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by asbb

I made these today! Thanks for the yummy recipe.

YW! I hope you enjoyed them as much as I do!

elizat · Nov 16th, 2009, 09:10 PM

^ I've made that before in a pinch before. You can also substitute brown sugar for granulated, which I do but I prefer brown over granulated. You can cut the sugar to 1/2 cup too and it usually works too. All depends on the peanut butter you are using though.

*suzi* · Nov 16th, 2009, 09:53 PM

The peanut butter cookies are making me hungry...

Jenny - Where do you get the MBTs from? Any good prices out there? It looks like they are around $200?

karmenzsofia · Nov 16th, 2009, 11:04 PM

Q: Is there a "family album" thread? You know...where members post their entire BE collections? I would love to see what everybody has...yesssss, I have a sweet tooth...

pinkdiamond · Nov 17th, 2009, 02:09 AM

mine were about £100 in the UK. I guess they are around the $200 dollar mark for you. What i would say is that it is best to have them fitted in a shop rather than order online. Near me there is a pharmacy that sells them and my friend and I went in when they had an offer on and got fitted. I am usually a size 5 but I think I got 4 and half. you need them to be snug as the soles unbalance you and you can't let your feet slip about. I recommended them to my other friend at work and she goes for her lunchtime walk in them, and often forgets to take them off. they are so comfy - but they definately tone and improve your posture too!

gga · Nov 17th, 2009, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by *suzi*

Where do you get the MBTs from? Any good prices out there? It looks like they are around $200?

Not Jenny, of course, but if I could chime in here:

I always get mine online, *suzi*, and I almost always buy when they're on sale. Naturalizer had some of the leather mary jane styles on sale for around $125 or so last week. I stocked up. The Walking Shoe Company also has sales on MBT.

Caveat here is that I wear different sizes in MBTs, depending on the style. When they say on the Walking Shoe Company that the style runs small, they aren't kidding around. I'd try to get to a mall and try them on before buying online.

merika · Nov 17th, 2009, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by gga

Not Jenny, of course, but if I could chime in here:

I always get mine online, *suzi*, and I almost always buy when they're on sale. Naturalizer had some of the leather mary jane styles on sale for around $125 or so last week. I stocked up. The Walking Shoe Company also has sales on MBT.

Caveat here is that I wear different sizes in MBTs, depending on the style. When they say on the Walking Shoe Company that the style runs small, they aren't kidding around. I'd try to get to a mall and try them on before buying online.

Zappos does them...I saw a couple there for $140 or so. If you can't find them at a mall, try Zappos because the returns are easy-peasy, and they even let you hold onto one pair while they send a replacement pair free of charge if you are undecided about sizing.

sgreg · Nov 17th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by karmenzsofia

Q: Is there a "family album" thread? You know...where members post their entire BE collections? I would love to see what everybody has...yesssss, I have a sweet tooth...

There was one earlier this year, I forget who started it but it had lots of *** ### etc in the thread title. I don't think it caught on though.

lanasyogamama · Nov 17th, 2009, 02:50 PM

OK, I know people swear by them, but.... they're kind of odd looking!

Nov 16th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#991
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Nov 16th, 2009, 02:41 PM	#995
Jenny1963 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,154	I think that the Reebok Easytones, and Fitflops, etc. are all based on the MBT. MBT is an acronym for Masai Barefoot Technology, which I believe is supposed to mimic walking on sand barefoot. Sort-of like a wobbleboard in a shoe, it works your legs/glutes/back with regular walking and I suppose your core as well. They have definitely improved my posture!
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Nov 16th, 2009, 09:10 PM	#998
elizat Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 9,210	^ I've made that before in a pinch before. You can also substitute brown sugar for granulated, which I do but I prefer brown over granulated. You can cut the sugar to 1/2 cup too and it usually works too. All depends on the peanut butter you are using though.
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Nov 16th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#999
suzi just little ol' me:) Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,276	The peanut butter cookies are making me hungry... Jenny - Where do you get the MBTs from? Any good prices out there? It looks like they are around $200?

Nov 16th, 2009, 11:04 PM	#1000
karmenzsofia Member Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 15,923	Q: Is there a "family album" thread? You know...where members post their entire BE collections? I would love to see what everybody has...yesssss, I have a sweet tooth...
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Nov 17th, 2009, 02:09 AM	#1001
pinkdiamond in love.... Joined: May 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 1,250	mine were about £100 in the UK. I guess they are around the $200 dollar mark for you. What i would say is that it is best to have them fitted in a shop rather than order online. Near me there is a pharmacy that sells them and my friend and I went in when they had an offer on and got fitted. I am usually a size 5 but I think I got 4 and half. you need them to be snug as the soles unbalance you and you can't let your feet slip about. I recommended them to my other friend at work and she goes for her lunchtime walk in them, and often forgets to take them off. they are so comfy - but they definately tone and improve your posture too!

Nov 17th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#1005
lanasyogamama Member Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,841	OK, I know people swear by them, but.... they're kind of odd looking!
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