I have been wearing these boots for a week straight now. I almost slept in them. They are VERY comfortable and didn't need to break in at all. I am so in love with these boots. The picture definitely doesn't do them justice. I couldn't wait to tear into my package when it got here and when I opened the box, I was in total awe. They are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I have had so many compliments on them. If I could afford to, I would buy the other color as well. That will have to wait for now. I am VERY VERY pleased and will only buy Ariat boots in the future! Definitely worth EVERY penny!!!

Update 10/25/2013: I have had these boots for about 8 months now. I wear them often and they are still very comfortable and still beautiful. In a few months, I'm buying another pair. I just can't decide if I want the brown/black ones or the solid black ones. I have average width feet and am flat footed. These are by far more comfortable than my sneakers! VERY high quality as well! BUY THEM! You will not regret it!