"this is the first time i have ever tried swat boots and i wish i had bought them years ago, i normally have a lot of trouble with boots as i have a problem with my foot but these were extremely comfortable straight out of the box, they are supple, give fantastic ankle support and are very light, as far as just unzipping to remove them, i cannot for the life of me manage that yet but it just means they are even easier to remove when unzipping and loosening the laces, i will only buy swat boots from now on and i would go as far as to say that if you dont buy swat boots then you must be a commy !!!!!!!!!!"