text: I was looking for a minimalist shoe with minimal support and with no elevated heal. I thought I had found a pair based on the pictures. Be warned. If you want cushy than this may be for you.<br /><br />Within these shoes is a large amount of padding and a heal to toe drop of probably 7-8mm.<br /><br />If you look at the pictures it appears that the shoe is flat without an elevated heal. It is hidden within the shoe.<br /><br />I normally wear an 11.5 and got a 12. It still is small. I am currently in the laborious process of try to get out the fat and cushy insole which is glued in there good. Hopefully it will fit better afterwards, but will likely be a ruined shoe. We will see.