Loved the boots but unfortunately on the very first wear, the zip on both boots became caught in my thin tights. We had to cut the tights off to release me from the boots and unpick the tights from the zippers. On further inspection of the boots it appears the zipper shield only went 3/4 up the leg of the boots, which is a shame and appears to have caused the problem. The boots seem to be good quality so I am very surprised that the zipper shield doesn't go the whole length of the boot leg. It makes me feel wary about wearing them again as it took an hour and the tights ruined to get out if them....