I've been wearing MBT sneakers for years & have loved them.  I wore MBT Raha & MBT Lami (Mary Jane) to work exclusively during my pregnancy & I never had any back pain, even at the end, despite a rough pregnancy.  Three years later, I just wanted a new pair & so I purchased these sandals.  General speaking, MBT aren't really attractive shoes or feminine, but the Kiburi's are pretty close.  I've worn them with jeans, shorts, skirts; the strapiness lends to a feminine look as well as it's lower profile.  When I wear them, I don't feel like I'm sporting clunky, ugly, practical shoes.  Like all my other MBT shoes, they are very comfortable & my posture is so much better; even when I'm tired.