I wouldn't say this is a comfortable boot right out of the box but it wasn't uncomfortable either. They're a little stiff to begin with but I don't think that's unreasonable. It didn't  take long at all to break them in to the point where they are VERY comfortable. One thing I had a problem with in the beginning was that my last pair of boots had a much thinner sole so it took a little getting used to when I had to shift with the thicker sole. I love the two zippers. It makes it so much easier and quicker to get them on and off. Definitely worth the money.