I have a few pair of Frye's, and all had some break-in
Veronica slouch - very hard to get on initially, and tight in the calf (I have short legs and athletic legs), but always very comfy in the foot area
Engineers - took about 12 or 15 wearings for them to mold to my ankle.
Short Campus - these I got used, and they are still breaking in to my ankle after about 3 wearings.
I think its worth the effort, and I've used moleskin at times during the process.
(and to Kathy - if your Veronicas are any color other than black, and a 7.5, pm me, I will buy them)
Tarah
Mama to the Forrest Creature 3/04 and Baby Ber 4/07
"All true wealth is biological" Cordelia Naismith Vorkosigan