Bought these boots as a replacement for my old riding shoes. Didn't realise just how much bigger they would be. (My old ones were TCX boots, picture for size comparison) It did mean that the new boots took a bit of getting used to and were stiff at first but they have definitely started to break in and become easier to walk in at take on and off. Unfortunately after about a week they have already been crash tested but they have held up really well, I ended up with broken ribs and a broken shoulder but my feet and ankles were unharmed and the boots are a bit scuffed but they did their job and held their shape. Great toe and ankle protection.