These arrived and I was prepared for the inevitable breaking in period that Docs are well known for. Doubling up socks, wearing them in the house for a couple weeks. I was ready to go all the way. My boots arrived in a timely fashion. Well packaged and looking stunning. I laced them up and put them on. The first 20 minutes in the house, the top of one of my feet was getting a bit sore. So I figured I wouldn’t push my luck. I took them off, popped some leather balsam on them and put them to the side. The next day I figured I’d put them on and head for a walk to the local shop. Apart from being a bit stiff around my ankles, they didn’t rub or hurt in the slightest! This is a huge deal for me, as it’s difficult to find any type of footwear that doesn’t rub! I’m now wearing them every day and they’re incredibly comfortable and very stylish. I’m looking forward to many years with these boots!