"MBTs are a great tool for athletes; they improve post-workout recovery, reinforce proper posture, and helps athletes engage muscles that are often neglected in traditional, sport-specific training."
- Chris Carmichael

 MBT is the Official Active Comfort Footwear of Chris Carmichael and Carmichael Training Systems. With its scientifically-proven shape that creates a natural instability underfoot, MBT footwear stimulates and exercises the body's supporting muscle system. What does this mean for endurance athletes?

• Improved posture and gait
• Enhanced recovery by alleviating pressure on joints
• Greater stability through the legs, hips, and torso

CTS Coaches wear MBTs to reduce strain on their feet and legs during long days at CTS Camps and race venues. Overwhelmingly, our coaches report that their legs feel fresher on the bike since they've begun wearing MBTs - especially two to three days into longer training camps.

And it's not just cyclists and cycling coaches who benefit from MBTs. CTS Premier Coach Jason Koop, an ultra-runner who finished 13th at the 2008 Leadville 100 Run and 8th place in 2009, uses MBTshoes to accelerate his recovery from long (5+ hour) runs. " Even with great running shoes, your feet get beat up from really long training runs. The innovative sole on the MBTs spreads the pressure of walking more evenly along my foot, making it a whole lot more comfortable to walk the day after my big training sessions," commented Coach Koop. "Walking is a great 'active recovery' activity for athletes, and my MBTs make those activities more comfortable and more effective."