Update Dec 2015
I've bumped the stars to 5, based on how long these lasted and how they have felt...
I finally wore the soles out on these boots, 3 years of serious walking.  I am very pleased with how these performed and am looking to replace this pair and get the black Rothco to replace my 5.11's.  The 5.11's are great, but the zippered side does is not a slip on or off.

----- Original post 2012 -----------------------
First the reviews were extremely helpful.

>> Pay attention to the warnings that the sizing runs big, I ordered an 8 Wide which fits perfect and normally I get a 9 Wide. <<

My initial impressions, I just got these and I am just starting to break them in.

These are the first zip boots I have owned, why did I wait 20 years to try a zip boot?  Getting the laces adjusted and not having to mess with them each time is worth the price of the boot itself.  So nice, I am looking to replace my 6 inch hiking boots with zippered.

I got these for walks with the dog.  We are not hiking through the woods, we do about 50/50 blacktop and open fields.  I bought these boots because, between the morning dew and all most daily rains, I had been rotating between 3 pairs of tennis shoes to try to start with dry feet. So far, the Rothco's are doing a good job on keeping the water out, though I am not wading through any streams or ankle deep puddles. NOTE - the boot tongue does not have a gusset and I suspect the zipper might be a problem...

Our walks are generally less than 2 miles, windy hilly roads and paths, nothing serious, though muddy and wet in spots.  These boot have good traction and I feel that my feet are not as worn out.  Which brings me to the insoles, like most boot there is not a lot there, look around for a good insole - SuperFeet, Sole, etc...

The only ding I will give these boots now, is that they are missing the boot lace hook at the very top.  The last 3/4" to inch of the boot top there is not eyelet or lacing hook to snug it down.  IMO it is no biggie, though I do think I will see if my shoe repair can add lacing hooks.

I am well pleased with these, given their price and comparing them to the 5.11's and other +$100.00 I considered. The zipper, makes these an easy replacement from the slip-ons and tennis shoes, I was wearing. They seem to be breaking in normally.  The real value plus will be on how they hold up over the next year...

Dec 29, 2012 Update
Still well pleased, no signs of wear and we are actually hiking on the weekends.  Still very comfortable, to the point I've worn them around the clock on several outings.  I did pick up another zipper boot, Truspec 4050 Zipper Tactical Boot, non-amazon purchase. While I would be hard pressed to choose between these 2, the Rothco (suede) seems more comfortable.