I got these for their unique lace system. The anaconda !! All laces work great. They are a little dusty I never actually used these as I used my same version but shorter ankle and used them till they wore out. I had the smaller (ankle version) and I loved them so much i got these when I saw them. Yet the boot comes up too high for my liking. It does have air vents and is a light boot for how large they are. They could be yours. The lacing system is awesome.