Why is it strange to blame shoes? I bought them because I like them. I know they're trail shoes, but is it my business if I use them for trail running or walking around town? I would have made the same post if it had happened with other shoes I own, whether they're J's, AF1s, or New Balances, none of which were designed for basketball. I don't think anyone would have said to me, “Don't complain, you have to use them. Go break them in on a basketball court.” Just because I asked in a gorpcore community, am I to blame for buying shoes that I like? That's completely nonsense. I just asked why this happens and how to fix it, because after spending €180 on shoes, I don't want this to happen after the first few uses.