The Danner boots does look really nice, but as Sethrotull pointed out, people seem to be having problems with the (plastic) zippers. My current boot has beefy metal zippers and while not as smooth, they have never popped open on me.

My cousin just told me she is coming to the states in a month, so I think I'll order a pair of boots like the ones I have and she will bring them when she comes over.

If this falls through I will probably get a pair of Danner without side zippers, or possibly Red Wing or Georgia boots. Hell, I might do that anyway just to see if I can find something a little easier to come by that I like.

Thanks for all the recommendations folks, thoroughly appreciate it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />