I finally got a chance to wear these boots in Sapa, Vietnam. It was so light that I could easily bring it in my luggage without worrying about the additional weight. Since it was so lightweight, it was also so comfortable to wear, unlike other boots in a similar style. At first I was hesitant that I wouldn’t need to break it in, but I wore it for the first time during my trip, hiked up several slippery steps up and down a mountain, and didn’t experience any pain or discomfort at all! I wore lined tights and long socks under my boots and it was enough to protect my skin from any friction or chafing. I was so pleasantly surprised with my experience with these boots and would definitely recommend these! PS: do get a slightly bigger size to leave room for thicker socks.