Kenetrek hands down make the best lace up hiking boot available. They aren't cheap, hand made in Italy. I own 3 pair, one for work in steel toe. A pair for lightweight warm weather hunting and heavy for mountain hunting. Way I look at it can spend $100 to $150 every two or three years or buy quality and be good for 10 plus. If you go that route spring the extra $20 and get the boot wax, they need to be treated before first use and periodically afterwards.