i have two pairs , the original ones that i have for everyday , have had them a good while & wear them alot , wearing really well , zips fine & comfy from the start , nice flexible soles too ( i find alot of boots too rigid )
i like them so much i have the updated version that i keep for competition use , the fit is slightly different & zips a bit more tricky but look really smart & no probs at all with them although they did take a while before they were comfy to walk around in but were comfy in the saddle from the start
personally i think they are great value for money especially as i find it really difficult to find long leather boots that fit me well as i have slim calves & narrow ankles & had near enough resigned myself to having to pay £300 for a pair of boots