I got these for my husband to replace an almost identical pair that I had gotten him a few years back.  They took WEEKS to break in.  They look greta, and although he would never complain, it was clear that he spent weeks trying to make them work; they looked stiff for the first 3-4 weeks.  Eventually, they seem comfy enough for him to wear, but I don;t think many people would be that patient with a pair of shoes.  I know I wouldn`t.