"I loved these boots and wore them often. They were great for work especially since I'm on my feet a lot. However, after 3 months of wear, the zipper started to give, so I had to be very gentle with it. By the fifth month, the zipper was completely shot and my local cobbler says the cost to put in a new zipper is more than I paid for the boots themselves. I would buy them again if I thought they could at least last through the year, but alas, 5 months is not even half that."