I liked the look of these boots straight away, quite sylish I thought, and they turned out to be everything I expected. One of the reviews I read mentioned a problem with the zip. I can't agree. Admittedly a diagonal zip is unusual,but as long as you're aware of that and adjust your pulling-up grip, you'll soon get the hang of it. I found that they live up to their description: They keep you cosy and provide the grip you need, which of course also depends on how fit and physically balanced you are. And they're good-looking "to boot" (is this also an American expression?). I'm an able-bodied and healthy 60 something and very pleased I bought them.Sabine from Kingsley, Hamphire, England