These boots are perfect in every way. The half-zip on the outside prevents that sad zip-up boot look, and there's plenty of room to tuck your jeans in, without the dreaded "Cossack knees" effect. The insole is rather hard, but because I ordered a half-size larger, I have room for my comfy Orthaheel insoles. (ALWAYS size up by half in an outdoor boot! You need room for those wool socks.)
If I could change one thing about these boots, I would have made the heel a bit lower. Otherwise, fabulous!