I bought these boots for my husband.  He had previously owned a pair of Georgia Boots that he really like which were purchased from a local store. I am always a little ambivelent to buy on line but all Georgia Boots seem to run the same in size so I took my chance. The boots arrived on time (which is why I love using Amazon) and they were a perfect fit.  They are good looking, well made and comfortable.  There was absolutely no break-in time, no sore feet.