Good morning,
My DIL rides/shows in the lace up boots sometimes. She rides endurance in the tall english boots.
I can see why. If I ride where I need more leg protection I get the "kickers" out. Usually I just wear the ankle cut boots that are designed for riding though.
I almost busted my butt awhile ago. I've been doing some horse balance exrecises that I read about. One is to not use you arms to get up. I have that one down and it's helping me. Another is to put you shoes and socks on, standing without support. I was tieing my shoe in the bathroom. I probably looked like a drunk rocking back and forth but I got it:')