As a final note,
the problem with these shoes is the inner lining - it is a coarse synthetic material and has a sandpaper-like effect as I run, rubbing over the ankle area. Perhaps the Starbury II's have addressed this, or maybe the Big Ben shoes will have a smoother inner lining. In the meantime, I'll have to try double socks or something - that, or develop large calloused areas around my ankes.
