These are the most comfortable shoes I own. They're cute, too! I get compliments every time I wear them. There was no break in required, they were comfortable right out of the box. I bought them to take on a recent trip to Greece, and they certainly didn't disappoint. I wore them for the first travel day that totaled 25hrs, and I didn't notice any discomfort the entire time. I wore them most of the trip and even on the long journey home. The leather is soft and the sole is quite supportive. The seam over the toe box has yet to bother me. I have bunions and these fit like a glove.