This short boot is closed with two side zippers. While it fits at the bottom, the top of leg sits very closely through the closed zippers. This results in scrubs in many places in this area the skin. Even stocking change did not bring much since the shaft sits much too narrow. Also you have to pull very firmly the zippers because in the shaft area as already described the conclusion is very tight. Because it is zippers with plastic links, which in the long term durability remains to be seen. Otherwise, the shoe is made in a known Rieker-quality and also sits at the foot very pleasant. Only have the closures should have had more game, then everything would have been fine. I keep the shoes anyway, because it was really a bargain due to the lowered price.