These just came. There is a shank, nice cushion on the ball of foot, seem well made, good material, they look nice.
Sized slightly large. I am a pretty solid 9.5, sometimes I can get away with a 10 never a 9 and these 9.5s are a touch long, but I am keeping them. I'd rather a touch long than tight. But definitely don't size up.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]