The boot is light weight, zippers appear to work with ease. they are comfortable right out of the box but will need some breaking in, my left boot has been stabbing my outside ankle. I'm hoping this goes away after the break in time. They soul looks to be anchored to the shoe by glue, I don't see any stitching, with glue the souls can separate from the shoe. I just got them and wore them for a single 14 hour day. I will post an update after a month to see how they held up. The price is great and if they hold up....well worth the $$money