This is my 3rd pair of freet (after pace and tanga), all freet have that comfortable feel and ready to use from the day 1.
Look wise, york is really sleek and professional, something that i was looking for to wear in office environment. The leather is really soft and it looks it will get better overtime (kind of vintage looks i will say), also its water repellent and suede feel.
Comfort wise, it's really comfortable and same as other freet, i can feel my sole (i like it that way, feel grounded...