Nice looking boot, but hard on my feet - Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX Backpacking Shoes - Men's

I was excited to get these boots as I had read great things about them They were not the boots for me. I found them to be too stiff and hurt the balls of my ankles, despite a number of different lacing attempts. It's entirely possible this is just me and where I come from. My other boots have been La Sportiva and Zamberlan and maybe trend closer to trail runners than hardcore boots. I ended up returning them.