Another vote for redwing. If you get the King Toe shorty boots which are still above the ankle you can get them with a boa system even at $200 your boot allowance from your company gets you close. I love those boots I have had 4 pair of king toes and there isn’t another boot that I like better. Tried Danner, Timberland, Justin, keen, Wolverine, Rocky. Red wing is my boot of choice plus free shoelaces when they break. They will clean your boots and even replace the sole if you want to keep them longer.