These shoes are fake. The quality is absolutely terrible. This is my third pair of toe shoes and I really liked the first two. The sole is a complete fake. The insole is not removable, glued. Also, the lack of Nike branding on the insole was a win-win. I tried to dispel your doubts because they were at a very big discount but I bought them for running and they are the worst shoes I have ever owned. This company is a scam! Don't waste your money.