just got a pair of the 440 high top. Never had high tops other than OG chucks when I was a kid. There seems to be a lot of stiffness/ankle support right off the bat. Not sure how I feel about it just yet as I generally like more mobility. They're comfortable as all hell to stand and walk in. We'll see how the skating goes. As the padding in the back of heel, there's some, maybe feeling like more than I'm used to because they're so high, but I'll see how it feels after a few wears.