I'm pretty glad I was able to pick these up. They were very comfortable out of the box, the leather looks great and I haven't found any defects or errors. I've worn them 3 or 4 times since purchasing them during the Black Friday sale, which each wear was for several hours at a time. My only complaint would be the friction I get around my ankles but I think finding a different lacing pattern should fix that. I would definitely recommend this boot and company!