Out of Africa Black Business Casual Mens shoes.

* Out of Africa — Swiss-Engineered Shoes Use Barefoot Technology — May Add Significant Health Benefits, And Exercise Value, to a Simple Walk! * Years of tennis have taken their toll on my knees — so I've replaced high-impact running with low-impact walking to stay healthy. But I've got to walk 3-4 miles a day at a healthy clip, to really work up a sweat. There must be a way, short of running, to improve the exercise value of my daily walk — without adding distance, or time I just don't have. Little did I know the answer would come Out of Africa, through Switzerland.

Different — Let's be frank. On first glance, these shoes simply look... different. But that's beside the point. Masai Barefoot Technology shoes are all about better health, and fantastic comfort, not about conforming. But then when you consider that their unique form reflects a superior function, they start to look better and better. I'm actually starting to prefer the looks of mine! Barefoot — Dating back to 1400 B.C., the Masai people of Eastern Africa have always walked barefoot on the soft, sandy ground of the vast Mara plain. This ever-shifting, uneven terrain causes the Masai's muscles to work harder — one reason they have almost zero body fat — developing into natural shock absorbers that protect their back, knee and hip joints. And instead of slouching, the Masai's barefoot lifestyle forces them into a more erect, better-balanced posture that aligns the skeletal system properly, and takes the pressure off muscles and joints. Miraculously, when you wear MBT's, you may gain the same healthful benefits — on the hard flat floors, streets, and sidewalks of Western society! Step into a better body — Swiss-engineer Karl Mόller worked for over a decade to develop a sport shoe that could address the chronic back, knee and foot problems that plague modern man. Inspired by the Masai example, he succeeded in developing a multi-layered sole that transforms hard, flat surfaces into soft, shifting terrain — much like the plains of Africa. Slip into a pair of MBT's, and you'll immediately notice the lavishly cushioned, rocker sole. Much like walking in sand, the spring-action sole forces the core muscles to be more active in order to maintain balance. So you'll tone and tighten underworked muscles, and strengthen your calves, thighs, butt, and abs — as MBT's engage more muscles in the simple act of walking! Without even thinking, you'll stand noticeably more erect, without the usual slouching or slumping of the shoulders. In turn, this superior posture augments the already extraordinary cushioning effect of MBT's, to dramatically increase shock absorption for all joints. Like a Day at the Beach — Wearing MBT's, my normal 3-mile walk becomes a revelation. My eyes told me I was walking on hard asphalt streets, but my legs felt like I was walking on soft Caribbean sand! And I noticed muscles I hadn't felt before, particularly in my thighs, abdomen and buttocks. The heel-to-toe roller motion required of each stride reduced forces on my hip and knee joints, significantly lessening strain. When walking downhill in particular, I noticed a complete absence of knee pressure and pain. And even standing still, they subtly require muscle activity to maintain balance. So you feel like you're working out while you're standing still! MBT's may be the perfect solution, not only for those who walk for exercise, but also for those who are on their feet all day — and who pay the price all night in foot, knee, hip, and back pain!