While we certainly hear from many customers who experience little to no break-in time, this is individual to each person and can depend on how much the boot needs to adjust to the shape of your foot. The following general advice will give you the best results for breaking in your new boots: We use thicker leather in our country boots than you would find in a general lifestyle or fashion boot. While this is more robust and longer lasting, it may require more break in time than footwear built for lesser performance. Initially, you may find that your heel lifts until the leather has broken over the toe enough for the boot to move with you as you walk. To prevent discomfort, we recommend that you plan to wear your boots for several shorter periods of time during the initial break-in period and avoid taking them on an all-day adventure for your first wear. We also recommend using good socks, or two thin pairs of socks to reduce any extra friction you may experience during this period. For most people, a cumulative use of around 2 to 3 hours walking should result in the boot breaking in enough to be comfortable for longer periods of wear.