Problem is that there isn't another option. Her first pair sounds like what your daughter has, the older style with the different composition to the toe material. Until another option is available it looks like I will be applying epoxy to the toe of her ringors after each tournament and on a weekly basis after practice and lessons. She has 4 pairs with holes in the toe and the new replacement pair in the box so I will just rotate them as I reapply the epoxy. I am beyond disappointed in the change they made to their product. Shes 5'10" and 160lbs so I wouldn't call her physique out of the ordinary. We tried tough toe last year and she wore through that as well. And it was more expensive and you had to use it all at once.Can't blame you for being put off. Still quite different from DD's experience. Heading into her third year with the current pair, and her turf shoes - also Ringors - she's been using for more than 5 years. If I'd had your experience, I'd be looking elsewhere also.