I bought this shoe because, from the reviews and description, it sounded like it would help with high arches and shin splints. It is a very cute shoe, lightweight, but only ok as far as support. I bought $20 insole/supports, which helps. I had gone about 6 months without a recurrence of shin splints but after wearing this shoe for walking/jogging, they were coming back. Much better since I bought the insole though. So I give it 3 stars without insoles but would go to 4 or maybe 5 with.