Used these in Colorado on an elk hunt and in Wyoming on an antelope hunt. Boots preformed as expected and as advertised. They are not cheap but I have bad feet and needed the support to handle the ruff terrain. I did the 50 mile break in but felt like they fit my feet very well right out of the box. Support is good especially with a heavy pack. One thing to remember is not just what your boots feel like without a load but also what they feel like with weight. I hiked with weight to prepare for my trip which may have helped with the break in process also.