These boots lace up from the foot to the 16" top. They have a nylon "Armortred" sole. The boots are very sturdy and solidly built. While they are not leather-lined, they still feel warm when I have worn them.
I think I got them to ride on the motorcyle, but found that I do not have enough patience to lace up boots, so I let my partner wear them when we work in the yard. The photos below are of my partner, not me.