Stud Shoes are another application to protect piping from potential piercings from nails during the sheet rock process. Along with creating a protective barrier for piping passing through a stud, Stud Shoes also help reinforce the stud. As seen by the picture above, Stud Shoes have a large "U" shape in the middle of the body so that they fit around the pipe that the Stud Shoe is protecting. Our Stud Shoes are made of galvanized steel, and just like all of our manufactured products, they're made in the USA.