This is a pair of New Balance running shoes, model 1063 neutral cushion, recommended for Neutral Pronators to Mild Under Pronators (Supinators) , in size 8 women's. These are made in the USA of imported materials. Heel is 1-1/2"; with removable insoles. Pre-owned in good condition, mild wear on insole. Here is a review on this shoe (Running Shoes Guru): The 1063 is New Balance top shoe for cushioning. Runners worldwide expressed very positive feedback about this shoe and Runner’s World awarded it with the “Best Update” badge. The heel has an external crash pad, which is the area of maximum impact with the ground. New Balance placed their Abzorb DTS system there, which is the visible plastic pods inserts between the outsole and the midsole. These pods are designed to distribute the shock throughout the whole surface of the crash pad. Our impression is that the offered cushioning is a bit stiffer than other systems, but still provides a good absorption of the shock. On the forefoot we have the SBS system which is again very similar to the one implemented on the heel crash pad: pods of a plastic material inserted in between the flex grooves. Our impression on this system is very positive and the toe-off of the running gait feels cushioned and responsive. We are glad to see a plastic shank on the midfoot (a shank is a plastic “cage” placed right below the midsole in order to add torsional stability to your foot during the heel-to-toe transition).