These are dream boots!  I'm an archaeologist and sometimes wear boots all day long.  I bought these to replace an old pair and was really dreading breaking them in on a trip this summer.  Crappy boots out in the wilds is THE worst.  I put these on and there was NO breaking in to be done.  In fact, I wore them the whole time I was on my trip. They are that comfortable.  Also, I went about ankle deep in a creek and my socks/feet were as dry as could be when I got back and took my boots off.  They are breathable and comfortable.  Everything you could possibly want.  It's ridiculous.