| particularly proud of its PU mid-sole with a pivot | | | | absorption of heat is especially true of the best |
| underneath the metatarsus, helping to activate the | | | | selling MBT Low Sport Black. The MBT insoles are |
| stabilising muscles. This means that with every step, | | | | perforated to improve breath ability and treated with |
| the mid-sole will activate a large number of stabilising | | | | an anti-bacterial agent. Yet, the Chung Shi Grey and |
| muscles. Certainly the fixed MBT mid-sole stretches | | | | Promos uppers have tiny air pockets that are airy |
| the fascia and helps reform an arch for those of us | | | | and cooling for the toes. |
| with flat feet, making the MBT particularly | | | | Aesthetically speaking, Chung Shi is more stylish than |
| recommended for fasciitis. | | | | MBT, which look larger and clumpy in comparison. |
| The Chung Shi has a mid-sole air-bag, which acts as | | | | That said, the new range of MBT, such as the Boost, |
| an active arch-support. The air bag activates | | | | has a more sculpted sole and dare I say it, look more |
| reflexology zones and its massaging affect stimulates | | | | ânormalâ. The pick of the Chung Shi |
| circulation. Certainly you will be amazed by the surge | | | | range for style, is the vegan friendly grey training |
| in circulation and the Chung Shi is particularly | | | | shoe and the funky red Promo. |
| recommended for varicose veins. Although less | | | | To conclude, the Chung Shi is an excellent shoe for |
| supportive than the MBT, the Chung feels like it | | | | strollers to power walkers, in addition to everyday. |
| works your muscles harder, and you will be | | | | With a more natural feel to them, they are safer for |
| particularly impressed when you stand still, and feel | | | | driving, virtually indestructible for cycling (I have |
| those saggy tummy muscles being pulled back in! | | | | destroyed a pair of MBT), more corrective than |
| In terms of product care, Chung Shi is better, as | | | | MBTs, and you will âreallyâ feel the |
| they can be placed in the washing machine without | | | | muscles working! To counter this, MBT are great for |
| destroying them. MBT are more delicate and can only | | | | jogging, which is little publicised, more |
| be wiped clean. However, despite their higher | | | | âspringyâ and more forgiving of a |
| maintenance, MBTs can be re-soled and the UK Head | | | | John Cleese style âfunny walkâ. |
| Office offers an efficient repair service. | | | | Glyn Barlow recommends that you visit to shop for |
| MBT uppers are made of thicker material than the | | | | Chung Shi shoes. |
| Chung Shi and your feet do become quite hot. This | | | | |