My best: Vasque all leather, very durable hiking boots.

Prefer Hikers, more durable and versatile.

I normally wear light hikers every day unless I need to dress for business, then high quality all leather shoes with a good, non-slick, sole.

Keep a pair of light hikers for just in case, but some light trail running shoes in the trunk or backpack.

Professional footwear as above, high quality, all leather with a good sole.

Wear them all the time. Have one older pair, broken in well, another getting broken in. They don't take long though. The Vasques are very comfortable from the beginning.

I will go with more of the same. I normally wear the same boots summer or winter. Durability is the key for me. My feet sweat in sandals in the winter, so good leather boots don't bother me in the summer. I have the light hikers for backup, less demanding activities and the trail runners to carry something smaller and lighter to let my feet air out and for around camp.