You can definitely feel the ground below you!

I haven't had a problem with the sole but its because i haven't used it to do any crazy stuff (as of right now).

But i did look at the sole and it is easily ripped apart so i guess you will probably need to either buy a better shoe glue or just take it out altogether. I personally think the sole doesnt help much so i would take it out.

Anyways the shipment arrived early and the i have not had any problems with it.