Nope! Its not a guy thing, its an Alan thing.
Me, I wear 'em out of the store.
Can't wait to 'break 'em in' ASAP.

Same with new shoes (if they aren't 'dress' shoes).
Gotta start wearin' 'em as soon as I buy threm.

Last Spring, I saw my favorite shoes (NB Velcro Walkers) on sale at a Mfgr. outlet store for $25.00 less per pair.
Well........ I bought 3 pairs, 2 black & one 'off' white.
I wear the black at work, everyday.
The white for casual 'my time' wear.
Did I say 3 pair?
I'm constantly checking the soles of the black pair to see if they're worn out enough to get the new blacks out of the box in my closet. I could've worn both pair of black switching on & off, but I'd rather have a 'new' pair when I need them.
But I want to wear them - ever so much.
Dang it- they wear like Iron.
I really wear out work shoes, frequently.
Its been over 6 mos and they still aren't ready to swap 'em out!