I adore my mountain horse high riders. Take a lot of punishment but scrub up beautifully! I wear mine for dossing around the yard and riding babies then buff em up for work on the carriage!
Brogini - love them.
Have had mine for 4 years now and they have been heavily used - shows, lessons, clinics etc and they still look like new.
Have never had any problems with the zip/laces.
I have these ones,
Ariat Bromonts - lovely. I have the waterproof insulated version which are wonderful in the winter, I wear them during the summer too and yes they are a little toasty but Im not buying 2 different pairs!