Very comfortable out of the box.  Put them on and walked several miles.  Still feel good, no pinches or rough spots.  Good grip on the soles.  Fit length is accurate, width and toe are roomy & seem made for thick socks which is good for me.  Steel shank has a perfect rocker shape for ease of walking.  Toe box flexes in front of the shank, which was new to me but very comfortable.  Good medium-stiff leather, lots of support.  I use hiking type boots for their intended purpose as well as for hunting in all kinds of weather and surfaces.  Should last several years.