I have a real foot problem. Lost all my toes on my right foot when a lady ran a stop sign and t-boned me on my bike. Took the top of my foot right off. Now I have a plastic insert in my right shoe to fill in the space and help me balance. Had to ware special shoes. Saw a pair of SWATS at a motorcycle rally and tried them. They worked pretty good. When they wore out I couldn't find anyone local selling them as I have to size them for the plastic insert and can't order online. Went into a local police uniform shop. Found a brand called 5.11, its what the real police and swat use. They are light weight padded well and comfortable. They come in low and high top, with and without zipper. I like the high top as it gives more support and protects your ankle while riding. I like the zipper style better also. The price is a little more around a hundred bucks but its what then pro's are using in real life. They are available for a little less online. Most police uniform shops will have them and stocked in multiple sizes.