Delivered today and wore them for 6 comfortable hours.  I ordered my  usual size 61/2 and the fit was perfect.  I only buy Frye boots and I think these may be my favorite yet!  I didn't find the zipper too loud and I just rubbed a bit of oil on the zipper and it works very smoothly.

I am sure I will order another color in this style. This order was for "smoke" and it will go with many colors.