Shoes were comfy straight out of the box, I wore it for 10 hours on the first day with no blisters, cramps or aches. But because it's much stiffer then my usual sport shoes, I did find it harder to flex my feet and my feet were a lot more tired than they usually are after a day. It looks like safety boots but that's fine as I'm looking for comfort over aesthetic. I'm a woman with extremely wide and large feet that's why I have to buy men's shoes. The best part was that my size (11 6e) was only $49.95! I'm gonna stock up for sure, thanks Amazon for a great experience.Edited: Heavy rain today and I stepped into a few puddles, and the shoes kept my feet completely dry. My friend who wore sports shoes had those completely drenched, so I'm pleased with the waterproofing abilities of this pair of shoes.