i'll check the new half cab out myself when i get the chance, but this doesn't sound good. the pros were already running mad long for me where it was difficult to decide what size to get. the ones that were wide enough felt like they were a full size too long, like easily my thumb size space from my toes to the foxing. half a size smaller still felt too long and kinda clampy. if this has gotten worse that's a bummer.