Where the leather toe joints with the sole of the boot there is evidence of bubbling Glue in the seal...
With a boot like this I would have preferred the option to wrap laces around the ankle before securing...But!.. the top angle of the rear of the boot does not allow this to hold well for a long period...Given the length of the laces and when you tie them at the front only they are prone to becoming wet and undone with the weight of water unless you tuck the laces in...
The grip in the sole is excellent and the waterproof composite skin of the boot is suitable for the Scottish weather...