1.   It features a traction sole, padded arch, steel shank, colored kilties and different laces for versatility.

2.   She said a steel shank is located in the sole between the heel and the ball of the foot.

3.   The steel shank and orthopedic sole insert make you feel like you are walking on air, says the Fort Worth company.

4.   They usually have a steel shank, which gives them the support of a cowboy boot, and a raised heel to keep feet from sliding forward in stirrups.

5.   Unlike standard sneakers, they feature a heel to keep them from slipping through a stirrup, and a steel shank for arch support.