I got a pair of Salewa Hike Trainers and they are very comfortable except for one thing and that is the eyelets near the toes (on the women's they are outlined in hot pink....naturally ) ....They are right where my toes bend so they poke me at every step. it seems like most Salewa's have this "climbing lacing". Has anyone worn any shoes with this style of lacing that can tell me if this part of the shoe ever softens up? That part looks like leather so I feel like it might.

Other than this one issue, I really love the boots, but it's kind of a deal breaker. And it's hard to find reviews of the women's version online.

Thanks!