Simms Freestone

[M.Ote]

I purchased a pair of Simms Freestone boots last year and this is the second season in them. I only fish maybe 25 days a year in them but the second last trip they bothered my middle toe on both feet. I went out again just the past weekend and I wore them 6 hours and both toes were rubbed raw from what appears to be a seam and fold in the upper part of the toe of the boot. They were great last year but wondering if anyone has had similar issues over time. To me it seams that right where your foot bends it presses this puffy seam into your foot. Any ideas?