I've been looking for an alternative to rubber boots and found it in these boots. The boots are made of soft leather and coated internally with a textile lining. Due to the complete equipment GoreTex are never sweaty feet. Rubber boots I do not need, because they are completely waterproof. The shaft is made a little further and therefore my calves have (44cm) plus jeans without problems place in the boots. A zipper there are of course not because of water resistance. Good for me is that there is exchange deposits, so that I can put my sports insoles. So I get during extended no hip problems such as in my Chucks. The actual manufacturer is the French tradition company "Le Chameau" and stands for quality. I bought my pair at Amazon.co.uk, because as you get them in men's sizes and in spite of the exchange rate around 30 Euro cheaper. Also yes boots for men have finally become fashionable. :-) What do you want (s) more? ;-)