I have worn this boot for about 10 days now and I have had the Rothco 8" Forced Entry "Deployment", http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G0ITVK/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00 , for better than 2 months.

Unlike most of the U.S., where I live we have been getting our normal rains, humidity, and morning evening dew. Maybe even a bit more than normal, to the point all 3 pair of my cross trainer sneakers have fallen a part due to constantly being wet. I switched over to my old U.S. issue boots and while they did keep my feet dry and provided better ankle support, there was the problem of the dog.  When she says she has to go out in the middle of the night, it is a timed evolution. Getting boots on and laced is a major pain.  So, I went to the zipper boots.

I like the Rothco slightly better, though that extra 2" with long socks makes it a sweat box in the summer time.  So, I looked at the 6" and there's not a huge selection out there and the price on the Rothco definitely effected my price point. I wanted a boot that was:
  1.  Easy to put on
  2.  Dry
  3.  Light and cooler, with socks, than a full size
  4.  Comparable price point to the Rothco

Zipper boots, I don't know why I waited so many years.  I found it takes about 3 hikes to get the laces to where I like them, then it's slip on and zip up and go.  Putting on the boot takes less time then putting on my socks :o)

I have to say the Converse out of the box are better sealed than the Rothco. I had to wax and seal the Rothco, due to some moisture wicking. Nothing serious, just a little moisture around the toes.  I intend to do the same to these Converse, just as a habit.  +1 to Converse

Only slightly lighter, but the 2" less seems to have a cooler foot. Part of this is shorter socks.  I am not in the desert, I deal with temps +90 with humidity +80.  My feet are not baking and my socks are not sweaty.  Overall, pleased.

The Converse came closest on my price point, Rothco came in under $65 dollars and the Converse came in just under $90. Based on the lack of 6" zippered boots, this was not too bad...

A couple of other points to be aware of :
- The insole was impressive, a well cushioned heel and good instep.  I only changed it out to Super Feet due to habit.  Given that Super Feet insoles run +$40 this would make Rothco very comparable to these Converse. The Rothco need the Super Feet.
- The Converse have the plastic eye-lets, the picture shows the upper two eye-let openings as slots, but the boots I received had the plastic ones all the way up.  I am in a wait and see mode on the use of plastic eye-lets.
- I changed out the laces right away, the nylon cord they ship with, looks good, but I like para cord.
- The sole of the boot is very ridged, hard plastic. The Rothco is more flexible and better suits my taste. I will have to see how both hold up.

A final note on Sizing.  I generally get a 8.5 EE, when I can find it.  I order the 8 Wide, this is just slightly snug in the width, the way I prefer it.  I would order the same size again, if I had too.

Overall, 4 stars and pleased with the purchase.  The customization I did was more based on my experience than any observed quality concern.  As one of the previous reviewers noted, these beat the $150+ price tag of other selections.