I love MBT's they align your skeletal system properly and reduce pressure on all joints. The moment I tried a pair on they took serious stress off my lower back and hips. You have learn how to balance yourself when standing still in them, but it's okay because the make your body line up right. Walking in them is heel...to...toe. The Sketchers copy cats can't compete
MBT's do cost much more but they are the real thing and are worth the money IMO.