What Happened to My Hardrocks?

By J David Shabat Ranked #62 - Men's Trail Run Shoes December 15, 2008

As we all learn when we grow up. . . when you finally find a product that you really like, they either change it or stop making it. Well, I wish I had bought ten pairs of 2006 Montrail Hardrocks. The newer lacing layout causes the top of the toe area of the shoe to squash downward and forward on my toes with each push-off of my feet - leading to ripping the skin off the tops of my toes.
This is NOT how the old Hardrocks were.
Yes, both models have the same thick and stiff midsole. Yes, I have bent the shoes and left them under pressure overnight to "mold" them into a slightly curved shape that is ready for toe-off. But, wow, the change in design has left me wishing for an unused pair of size 11.5 2006 model year Hardrocks. BTW, I have a positive review for the Hardrocks from 2006, so I am in no way slamming without substance.

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