preferably 20 mm to 25 mm the toe portion 22 of the correctional shoe 10 can generally have a thickness of from about 30 mm to 45 mm preferably 30 mm to 35 mm importantly in order to provide flexibility in the arch area at a maximum level the midsole 24 has at least two struts here three 26 28 and 30 three depicted embedded in the midsole 24 and oriented along the long axis of the shoe 10 the struts 26 28 and 30 can be rib like structures c shaped from a side view s shaped from a side view or smooth or wavy as deemed most appropriate generally this provides enhanced flexibility i e the strut as seen from a side view has curvature providing a spring like action fig5 shows a bottom perspective view of the shoe and its sole with like parts similarly numbered some shoes may rather than use actual struts currently available in the market use impact air cushions in a similar manner to absorb shock and provided deflection and cushioning these may be used in lieu of actual physical struts but serve the same purpose as used herein the term force deflection.