zerdoner - Recent messages

Hello, I'm new to the forum and would need some of your help. A while ago I bought low hiking shoes Merrell Moab 2 GTX and after a few wears both shoes always rub the back. From the start I persisted thinking the new shoe needs to "break in" a bit and it'll be better. Well, that didn't happen and I really don't like putting them on because I know after half an hour of walking I'll have pain. I'm thinking of selling them as they are like new and buying another model/brand. It's true I never wore dedicated socks. Hikes were always a bit flat and not too big a hill. Never any high mountains. Say Velika Planina range. I don't intend to go high mountains so I don't need serious hiking shoes. I wouldn't want to hike in regular sneakers on family hikes. What do you suggest... sell and go look for something else or is there a solution to keep the current shoes. If I go look for another shoe I'm afraid it'll rub again. On forums they quite praise Merrell and consider it a solid shoe. One more thing about laces. Don't these hiking shoes have some laces that don't untie themselves. Well mine untie themselves very often. Are there better laces and do you need to replace the originals? Thanks