Yea, mine weren't uncomfortable, per se. But I need to get them tighter on the top of my foot. My first step was wobbly. Def need to be broken in, but that being said, no foot discomfort or blisters or anything else.
Not sure about the pillow, I woke up in the same pose as always. Fetal position! So yea, I guess i somehow slept on it wrong. Thank god for Icy Hot patches.