A chiropodist’s update on MBT, rocker soles, and the rise of Hoka. Fifteen years ago, MBT™ footwear was one of the most common questions I heard in the clinic. Patients wanted to know whether the “physiological shoe” could help heel pain, knee pain, or forefoot overload. In 2011, I reviewed the early research and shared my clinical impressions. A lot has changed since then. Rocker bottom footwear has evolved, new brands have taken the spotlight, and patient expectations are very different today. This update explains where MBT fits in 2026, how the market shifted, and what patients in Whitby should know before choosing a rocker sole shoe. Is MBT still in business? Yes. MBT continues to manufacture footwear and still promotes its original concept of “natural instability.” The brand is quieter today, with most sales happening online rather than in Canadian retail stores. MBT is no longer the dominant name in rocker sole footwear, but it remains available for patients who benefit fro...