Right out of the box they were comfortable. I wear them easily 3-5 times a week for work and they are the most comfortable shoes I own. I prefer these to my converse or nikes, they're just so stylish, simple and comfy. My only problem is that they run a little big and I didn't take the other reviewer's advice and buy a size smaller. I'll do that next time. 10/10 will buy Clarks again.