These are the first pair of “real walking boots” I have ever owned. They are incredibly comfortable and I wore them straight out the box with no breaking in. It has been a bit rainy near us recently so I’ve been waking through a lot of mud and puddles and these boots have definitely gotten me through with warm and dry feet by the end. They really are fantastic. My fiancé’s previous pair of boots is beginning to show signs of age so I have insisted that when it is time to move on, he should definitely get himself a pair of Grisport. The gift bag was an added bonus and came with really lovely, good quality items.