I usually wear hiking boots. Currently using Lowa Banff"s, but have had good success with Asolo and Vasque in the past. If I need a taller boots Danners are the cheapest boot in the long run. Just be sure to get the ones made in the USA with sewn on soles. They will be $200+ unless you can catch some on sale somewhere. My last pair cost $160, but I wore them 13 years.