These stylish shoes provide extra support for the ankles. They are very comfortable and ideal for martial arts training and other arts such as dance, capoeira, etc. Comes with certificate of authenticity so you know you are getting the real deal! They may also be worn for every day fashionable and comfort wear. This hightop version of the Feiyue shoes are used by actual Shaolin monks and thousands of Shaolin martial artists all over China as well at our own STQI schools.