Everything is perfect about these boots. My 11 year old daughter loves them. She wore them to school for her first wear and didn't have any "breaking in" problems.
I purchased these boots last year on the day after Christmas. I absolutely love them and I've worn them almost every day for the past year. They are incredibly comfortable; I live in a big city where walking is essential and I've walked miles in them at a time without a problem. I wear them with absolutely everything: jeans, leggings, dresses, skirts, shorts, and rompers and they look amazing with everything. I also really enjoy the way that the leather has aged. When I originally got them they were solid black but not they have scuffs and wear marks that add to the overall charm of the boots.
When i first purchased these boots, i was nervous they were not going to be very comfortable at all. After wearing them once or twice, they were broken right in. I've had the, for over a year, wear them very frequently and they're still in great condition. They are not over-priced either so they are absolutely worth buying. I'm planning on buying a second pair