I've gone to pull on Danner Sharptail Boots, and Russell Mocassin company Cavalier Boots, The russells are all custom made and pricey $400+ or minus. The Danners are around $200, or less on sale, are extremely light, provide excellent waterproofing, and a great stable platform. Neither will require any breakin. I went to no lace because I got tired of the pinching, binding, pain of the lace up boots across the bridge of my feet and lower ankles. There is naturally a little up , down, slip in the heel on the pull ons, but they don't blister, and you get used to it fast, like cowboy boots.