The idea was created from watching African runners train and noticing how few injuries they seemed to have. Researchers observed the difference in how the foot hit the ground barefoot as compared to in MBTs shoes. Thus, the goal was to create a shoe which had a similar natural motion as running barefoot, with a rolling motion that encouraged interaction from other muscles in the body. This interaction is what prevents injuries from occurring. When the body is off balance, it naturally stabili...
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