When MBTs first came out, not only could I not get over the cost but they were frankly pretty goofy looking. The Fora model has evolved into a beautiful shoe. In fact, I have huge feet (size 11) and most tennies make them look big, but the Foras make my feel look more petite.
Ok, on to the shoe itself. I was skeptical and had read mixed reviews. I tried these on in a department store and literally walked around in them for 30 mins while shopping. At first I found them awkward, sort of stumbling to catch my step- which is ironic since these are supposed to simulate "natural walking". But after a few minutes, I could completely tell how it was engaging my leg muscles in the right way, not the way I usually feel when walking around in shoes. After about 20 mins, I switched to one foot with the Fora and the other with my regular shoe, and I could totally tell the difference. By the time I put both of my old shoes back on, I couldn't wait to buy the MBTs. Of course they were over $200 + tax in the store, so I came home to find them online.
I was shocked by the low price on Amazon, and a tad skeptical, but it turns out to be the exact same shoe and they got here in 2 days with my Prime membership. Now I wear them everywhere (I'm normally a sandals kind of gal, but these are just awesome!) I can't rave enough about them and have gotten a few friends to try them. As for the claims some make about it shaping your legs and bum, well, we'll see if that nice added bonus comes along but I can definitely feel the difference, pushing a stroller on long walks I don't come home feeling like I have shin splints, and when carrying my heavy baby I don't feel like I suffer in my low back so much due to my proper posture while wearing the shoes. Now, I'll probably buy a pair of their sandals. Anyway, for this price, you must buy... it's a no-brainer!