I sold my Tech 6's and took delivery of my Tech 8's yesterday. It seems as though the straps are shorter, although I forget how difficult it was to get the Tech 6's on when they were new. I could barely get the 8's strapped up! Especially the middle two straps on each boot. I ordered them a size larger because of the bootie, so I figured they would be even easier than the last pair. Will they stretch out, or do the Tech 8's come with shorter straps?