These boots are very comfortable right out of the box and I really like the Boa lacing system. They are also very lite considering they have lug soles and steel toes. These boots are half the weight of my old steel toe logger boots and did I already say how much I like the Boa lacing system . I have only worn these boots a couple of times so I don't know how they will hold up, but they seem to be a well made quality pair of boots !