The Base Shoe System Uses a heavy duty U-Channel at the bottom and no posts. There are several shapes available.
Rough Cost :
B5S10 - mill finish - $500 for 10 feet
GR5W3 - 3 pack of wedges - $49. One wedge per foot.
Cladding - $100 per 10 feet comes in Brushed and Polished Stainless, Satin and Polished Brass, as well as Bronze and Satin Anodized Aluminum.
Hand Rail - Approximately $300 for 19 feet.
(Very rough pricing)