Break in is extremely painful. These are the second pair of thorogood's I have bought. My first pair were 8.5 and the break in, which lasted about 3 weeks, was extremely painful around the medial cuneiform in my left foot. I have wide foot so this may have attributed to the pain. If you can get through the tough break in, then the boots themselves are very comfortable. Some of the most comfortable shoes/boots I have ever owned. I bought a pair of size 9s for my brother and he complained about the same problem and he does not have wide feet like me.



I kicked a shovel with these boots for about 6 months. They held up greatly. Once they break in, awesome comfort and rugged. The the tongue keeps dirt out which is great for construction/excavation work. The sole got chewed up after extensive digging and shovel use, but I feel like they have a lot of life in them.



Double tie the laces or they'll come loose.



Overall, great comfort, solid feel, and great American made craftsmanship, but the break in period and pain associated with can deter me from buying them again.