I'm not much of a boot wearer, but I sure do need some dark brown dress shoes. I'm just very picky and have a hard time finding shoes I really like...and they have to be comforatable.
It gets cold here. (I think!) It's been warm and raining now for a while. A friend I worked with last year wore boots everywhere, even when we went to NM! So I got in that habit, too.
There's a brand I like called Naturalizer. Very comfortable. I have a parking pass at work right now, but usually I have to walk about 5 blocks into the plant each day. Have to have comfortable shoes. Aerosoles are usually comfortable, too. And Dexter! I'm just starting to get back into a 2 inch heel again.
I've been criticized as being a clothes horse. But, oh well. Goodwill likes me, too, when I donate old clothes.