I got a good deal on these boots. On the day I looked them up, they were 25% off. I bought them on the spot and I'm glad I did. There was no break in or problems of any kind. I took them out of the box and wore them to work. Comfortable, tough, nice looking and made in the USA from american cows... Good stuff.

A year later: I love these boots and they were comfortable and good. The only problem I had was this; I water proofed them with Sno-Seal and that was OK but after 6 or 7 months of savvier duty, the leather stretched and I ended up rolling my ankle, twice. Done. Maybe a half size smaller next time. We will see.