“Sturdy but uncomfortable”

“I planned to use the shoe for light trail walking (dirt/gravel/partially paved) four to five times per week, but it has turned out to be one of the most painful athletic shoes I have owned in recent memory. The sizing in terms of length and overall fit seemed to be good for both feet, although there is some pressure on top of the big toe of the right foot when I walk. My biggest complaint is that I experience a lot of strain and pain in the inner arches and up the inner ankles every time I walk in these shoes. After wearing the shoes a few dozen times, hoping to break them in, there is no change. This shoe just does something serious to my feet that I can't figure out. I have a heavy footfall, but I do not tend to over or under pronate. The cushioning seems to be adequate, the shoes lace up securely, and they seem to be a pretty rugged. They are showing virtually no signs of wear in the upper. But after an excruciating 2.5-mile walk today, I have decided to give these shoes away. Don't hang on to these shoes as long as I did with pain - if they hurt at first, return them right away!!!”