Very comfortable day hiking boot.  No break in period at all.  Put about 25 miles on them in a few days and not once did I experience any hot spots or aches. Kept my feet dry as well, went through several creeks and mud.  The only issue is that the ankle support could be a  little better, and they need to think of a way to make the top a little tighter to keep the rocks and stuff out.  I never really had an issue with that, but I could see how it could become an issue because it is a little loose around the top.