Frank,
My old Rockies were lace-ups with side zippers. I'd rotate pairs during the season with one pair the boot drier and the other worn. I like the zippers. I had a choice between speed lacing and studs on the pictured boots but they had problems of their own so I opted for full eyelets on up. As for ease of on or off, we'll see. I've always used a boot jack in removing my old ones.