As a job I travel a lot, filming in a wide variety of locations. There are some dangers involved, especially if you are wearing improper footwear.
I purchased these boots because I had read in several places that they are quite comfortable and rugged. What I had read was correct, and I am more than pleased with these boots.

Like all boots, expect to have to break theses guys in before you're totally pleased with how they feel. The zipper side is actually a key point to me, I hate having to lace and unlace boots every time I use them. That zipper saves me time, but mostly it just keeps the annoyance factor down.
The tread provides excellent traction, I have climbed many a tree, fence, and wall in these things. Airflow is nice as well, this passed summer I filmed a location that reached 115 degrees and my feet did not once cross my mind.
Granted, not much crosses your mind in 115 degree heat, but over-heated feet sure would have made thing worse for me... Also, for being a zipper-sided boot, these have pretty good ankle support.