I definitely think a boot for a trip such as the West Coast Trail need some sort of shank. Maybe not steel, but at least nylon. Why? A shank is a semi-rigid insert that fits in the midsole of the ...

Ah, Red-Haired Shanks. The all-powerful legend. The carefree jokester. The inspiration behind one of the shoes in One Piece x Puma‘s sneaker collaboration. (Naturally, his most important claim ...

Boots designed specifically for winter should have extra insulation, ... the shank is a semi-rigid insert that extends along the length of the boot beside (or within) the midsole.

They can be made of steel, wood, or leather. Boots that don't have a shank may bend at the arch. Weston estimates that this vintage pair of Doc Martins is 20 to 30 years old, and it does have a shank.

Finally, the boot has a steel shank for added arch support. Best Waterproof: Bogs Blaze II. Best Waterproof. Bogs Blaze II. See at Amazon. Specs. Durable waterproofness. 1,000 grams of insulation.

This article was originally published with the title “ Savoy's Patent Metallic Boot and Shoe Shank ” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 19 No. 13 (September 1868), p. 197 doi:10.1038 ...

Wolverine launched its new Vantage Work Boots with a lot of fanfare. So what’s the big deal? Should you run […] The post Wolverine Vantage Work Boots: Classic Style, Advanced Features appeared ...

"It [the boot shank] is not related to the actual killing of the two guards, but it was introduced as aggravation as to why he posed a threat to people at Potosi because it was alleged he had the ...

By BILL SHANKS sports@macon.com Updated September 02, 2015 7:02 AM Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler (37) works in the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees ...

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals waived punter Greg Horne Thursday, four days after he shanked a punt that set up the Houston Oilers’ winning touchdown. To replace Horne, the Bengals signed ...

Gerell Shepard, 26, Rashaun LeGrande, 36, and Ti Williams, 22, each face separate charges after guards at the prison turned up shanks – everyday items sharpened and modified into a weapon – on ...

Although I rarely write about sports, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to comment on the plight of Denver Bronco kicker, Matt Prader. Several years ago Prader was convicted of a drunk-drivin… ...