The MBT Chapa Birch shoe is available in two different sole designs, which is something relatively new. The first type is the integrated shank construction, which is the original sole design found on the styles like the MBT Sport or the Kisumu sandals. The second, and newer design is the dual board construction. This design offers a little lower profile than the integrated shank sole, but still preserves the foot's natural rolling movement and gives all the same benefits.
MBT shoes come in a variety of different styles that fit all types of needs and occasions. The sport collection is for avid fitness walkers and includes the Sport, Sport High and the M.Walk. The casual collection is for everyday wear or for work and includes the Moto boots, the Changra and the Tunisha. The last class of footwear is the sandal collection. This was limited to only a few styles, but has recently been expanded to include the Ema and the Habari.
Choosing a quality brand name fitness footwear like MBT shoes will prevent you from having to buy many more pairs in the future. If you buy quality the first time around, you may pay a little more, but will save in the end by not having to repeatedly buy more over the years. Plus, with all the benefits to your body, you'll have less expensive medical bills down the line.