These boots are The Bomb.  Best pair of boots I have ever owned.  They look even better in person than the photos show, inspection shows solid construction and quality materials in every way, and they are very comfortable from the first wearing and stay that way throughout the day.  No break-in period was needed other than getting them out of the box and putting them on.  I had always heard Timberland made good boots and now I know that's no lie.  I could not be happier with this purchase.