If you’re already familiar with a.s.98’s quality and comfort I don’t need to tell you these (and all their shoes & bags) are a work of art as well as unrivaled craftsmanship. I mean LOOK at that stacked heel partially wrapped in leather and individual delicate studs! SWOOOOON!! I am blown away by every pair I’ve owned. These were a gift and just a tad too big for me. I know I won’t wear them enough to justify keeping them. These leather is soft and beautifully distressed. No need to “break them in”. I just LOVE this brand.