My slightly older brother has found SAS shoes to be high in value for his walking comfort and he suggested I try his on. We wear the same fairly large size and they felt cozy in the minute I had one on. To my surprise as my birthday approached, he and his bride sent me a pretty large gift card. I shopped online and thought the prices were high, I measured my foot outline, I ordered a style and color I thought would wear regularly, and when my shoes arrived a week later, I could not wait to unpack them. They are very simply a perfect fit and felt comfortable from the start. After wearing a couple of hours with walking and standing, the shoes still felt good. We had some inclement weather and I didn't wear them out; actually stayed in mostly. Today was the third wearing and lasted about 7 hours, and upon returning home, they must have still felt good since I wore them another hour inside before changing into my house slippers. Seems that no breaking in has been needed; they look great and feel great. I will continue to test them at every opportunity.