These things are great!  I am considering getting another pair to have waiting in the wings when I wear the soles out of these.  I go through a sole in my Frye's about once a year, and the replacement soles and heels are never the same to me as the Frye ones (and are somewhat expensive).  That said, if I don't buy another pair, I will definitely re-sole and re-heel these because they are truly fantastic boots, for dress or casual.  The back zipper is different, but I actually think I prefer it to the side zippers, as this was my first one with the zipper like that.  Highly recommend these in cognac.