A truss shoe for a mine roof truss comprises a base having a pair of ends,
a curved side extending between the ends, a top side, and a bearing
surface. The shoe includes an angled stanchion having a bore and a
housing having a tapered bore, with a recess between the housing and
stanchion. A retainer is sized to fit in the recess, with the retainer
having an aperture disposed adjacent an end such that the blocks a
portion of the opening of the bore in the housing to retain a wedge
assembly in the tapered bore.