Product Description The HSS2-SDS1.5 Stud Shoe is designed to reinforce 2 x studs notched in construction. It has easy-to-use flanges that can be bent up to 90 degrees during installation and then bent back for fastening. Provides tension load capacity as well as increased compression loads. From the Manufacturer The HSS2-SDS1.5 Stud Shoe is designed to reinforce 2 x studs notched in construction. It has easy-to-use flanges that can be bent up to 90 degrees during installation and then bent back for fastening. Provides tension load capacity as well as increased compression loads.