pretty comfortable out of the box.  for some reason every shoe i've ever owned - the left feels uncomfortable -- it could just be how my foot is and not the shoe's fault.

does it wear like a sneaker - no i don't believe it does but maybe with repeated wear it will be as comfortable.  but right now it is not - it is still comfortable but just not as comfortable as a sneaker.

it's a good looking shoe.  would not hesitate to buy it again.