Worn boot for 1 year plus. I own lots of boots from Danner, North Face, Doc Martin...etc.  These are the most uncomfortable boots I have ever worn, hands down. Break in period was almost 1 1/2 months with judicious amounts for mink oil...several times. Has to purchase Super Feet Blue insoles to make them tolerable which was another $49.xx.  Yep look good with jeans, but super uncomfortable for the price.