These boots are awesome, I can't say enough about them. They do require some breaking in, especially in the heel area, where it feels like it will rub your ankle raw in a few steps. I wore them 5 hours one day, followed by a nine hour shift at work (standing the whole time), both times with 2pairs of socks, to protect my feet and ankles. They are now fully broken in and feel great, although they do expand and get slightly larger than they start out. The calf area also expands, so even though they weren't a great fit at first there, they work great now. I have never had a pair of non-sneakers that I could wear standing or walking in all day. These are fine, I could walk in the city all day long, stand for a 12 hour shift, anything. These boots feel solid and comfortable, as if they were custom made for me. Buy them, you'll love them. I got these four days ago and I still get excited every time I look at them.