They are easy to put on as the zipper goes all the way to the back of the heel so you don't have to deal with wet/cold and eventual swelling of your feet anymore. outside or inside. I gave them a good wax and now they are gossip boots, mostly army boots but bigger. As a man I get a lot of compliments from both men and women for tucking them into my trousers/jeans and accessorizing them with a tailored blazer, pocket square and crisp shirt giving it an absolute equestrian/British look. In addition, they are incredibly soft and feel that the tip of the foot does not hurt.