I like my Kuiu Icon and haven't had any problems with it but I'm not sure I put mine through the abuse that others have. I can see how if the fit wasn't perfect it could be uncomfortable, for me it's spot-on. I don't think you can go wrong with any one of the names mentioned. If I was in the market again I wouldn't rule out Kuiu but think I'd give some serious consideration to a MR, Kirafu or Stone Glacier
