adidas Women's Grand Court Sneaker

This is the second time I've owned a pair of these classic Adidas. Years ago, I had a pair that I wore nearly every day and really loved. So, thought I'd get another pair. Maybe this changed, maybe not, but the piece that sticks up on the heal is very stiff and really cuts in if you don't wear socks that cover your full ankle. The day these shoes arrived, I was wearing a pair of no-show socks. I just slid the new shoes on and took the dog for a walk. About two blocks later my ankle was bleeding from the rubbing. I laced the shoes differently, tried to flex that piece a bit, wore them with longer socks for a while, and can now wear them comfortably with no-show socks. I wear an 8 and my feet are very narrow. Perhaps that was part of my challenge. The shoes are cute and go with everything. I get lots of compliments.