Gender Inclusive XT-Whisper Sneaker

These shoes looked great at first, but the stiff material/structure near the big toe rubs and digs in badly while walking. It becomes painful very quickly and makes the shoes hard to wear for any length of time. I cannot tell whether my pair is defective or if this is just how the shoes are designed, but either way the result is the same: they are uncomfortable and basically unwearable for me. Since they have already been worn, I cannot return them, which makes this even more disappointing. Very frustrated with this purchase.