content: I switched out my military issue jump boots for a pair of these Bate's zip-sided Enforcers. The construction is solid, and the cushioning is greatly superior to that in a standard issue military boots. If you've never worn boots with a zipper, I highly recommend them. The zipper makes getting out the door much easier. I do not know whether or not I would deploy without a backup pair of boots. If the zipper were to fail on these (in a deployed environment), you'd have a heck of a time keeping them on your feet. For stateside use (e.g. everyday Police use), they are a great boot.