Altra Lone Peak 7 Trail Running Shoe Women's Dark Purple

I have to return 3 pairs of shoes to get a smaller size. I love Hoka shoes and I was hoping Altra would have same sizing.

Loved the Lone Peak 6 and bought these to try. The toe box may be as wide as on the 6 but it seems shallower and some genius decided to put some rubber like protection angled over the big toe area. When you walk on it you can feel it pressing slightly down on that toenail. That will obviously cause an issue over time, not to mention just feeling weird and annoying. The 6 model put zero pressure on any toes which was the best feature of the shoe. Another stupid change was to the holes for the shoelaces. They decided to put some tube things to put the laces through in some spots instead of regular shoelace grommets. That makes it impossible to lace them the way I like with the last two holes laced on the same side to create a loop to pull the laces through from the other side. If you have ever laced your shoes that way you know it makes is easier to pull it snugger across the mid foot. I feel they basically ruined the Lone Peak with these changes. They are also heavier and the sole is stiffer. Please rethink what you're doing when you come out with new model and don't ruin what made the shoe great. Obviously had to return.