Bought these for a trip. Very happy with my purchase. The break in time is non existent. These boots are very comfortable and I was able to walk all day, sightseeing, without blisters, which is not always the case. I get a lot of compliments on the color as well.I typically like and study the design of very much more expensive shoes, but with having two little ones and not doing the same type of job as in the past, I don’t focus on spending in this department/personal fashion/etc. and have now become the person who now prefers minimalism in and has 3 of the same black sweater to wear every day to work . I only buy when the item truly strikes me and these booties do!! I am so happy with the construction, price point and look of this shoe and also with having purchased them, have given myself an avenue to wear with just about anything. Short dress, jeans, everything :)