At first I was also disappointed in this shoe. This back seam was more than annoying, I also had slight bruising and was at it, the shoe again to send back. Until I told an acquaintance of which told me that I should 1 times tie the shoe lace loose and not like a madman firmly and 2. carry him a long time, so that the leather is heated to the rubbing points and shapes. Skeptical as I was, I still followed his advice. And lo and behold, was right. A day later, I had only very slight bruising from the 3rd day no more. I, for one shift the blame on to the firm binding, which does not appear to be common in Businesschuhen. Because the shoe holds so without wobbling on foot. Since I wear the shoes every day and will still buy me another pair. In the beginning for me a flop, now top!