I got these out of the box, put them on, and went out for the evening. Very comfortable shoes with no need for a break-in period. I have more narrow feet than average, though I don't usually buy narrow width shoes. These fit me perfectly in the medium width, so if your feet are on the wide side at all, you'll probably want the wider width. I've worn them a couple times since they first arrived and have still had no issues. My heels don't even slip! Love Cobb Hill shoes!