They are easy to put on (in them) as the zip goes all the way to the back of the heel so you no longer have to struggle to get wet/cold and possibly swollen Legs or inside I gave them a good wax and now they're 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 back of the foot does not hurt.