My jump boots from my military service days wore out and although I don't have a huge use for them on a daily or even monthly basis, having a pair of steel toed boots is very handy (especially when you help friends move... balance entire dressers on your feet to walk them across a floor!).  I really loved the side zipper.. I tied them the one time and I don't have to do it again.  I thought I would miss the speed laces but this was even faster!