The line in the front toe was broken and one boot had some ligaments inside where the toe goes. It turned out to be a tie that had to be sewn to the outside of the sock and it all fell apart.
Bought these for my daughter who has overpronation and flat feet after reading a few articles saying they were great shoes for kids and adults with these issues. I used to buy Nike sneakers for them, but now I only buy Asics for me and my daughter.