Ordered these for a Caribou Hunting trip on the Tundra of Alaska. Super comfortable. Didn't really need break-in. I put applied waterproofing to the leather twice before my trip. Unfortunately, while hunting on the Tundra, the first time I stepped in ankle deep water, the top of my foot was instantly wet.
I had to file a claim with Gore-Tex and did receive a refund, but it was very disappointing, because I Loved the boots.