You certainly can't beat Frye for boots--and these are no exception...beautiful leather!! I bought them for my husband to wear as everyday boots with jeans, they are right on trend--much too nice looking to use for work boots, although I suppose you could do that. Anyway, my husband has worn them just about non-stop since they arrived. He says that they were very comfortable, right out of the box too--no breaking in necessary...however I am glad that I listened to the other reviewers and ordered a half size smaller than my husband's usual size--it was perfect!!