Let  me be fair and say it's not the boot I'm not thrilled about, it's the AMAZON service this time.

The boot was great but the zipper was defective. The price had gone up considerably ($286) once I realized the defect and then, to my horror, the boot was no longer available in my size from AMAZON, but it was available from another retailer on the AMAZON site.  AMAZON would not/could not get the boot for me.  Had to return it.  Haven't seen another 9.5 for $145 since...anywhere!

FUTURE WARNING:  Check your merchandise as soon as it arrives...both boots and/or anything that zips! Caveat Emptor (sp?)!  But you get my drift....

Thanks!!