This will be my, I think, second year searching for the perfect casual, yet classic, boot. My main barrier in finding it has been price… still is, as the following list will show. So, these are my favorites from the more corporate outlets. (I still need to head over to Etsy, Ebay and the likes.)
Urban Outfitters Boots
Urban Outfitters
We Who See Leather Lace-Up, Frye Owen Lace

Anthropologie Boots
Anthropologie
Shoelaced Boots (they get a little star cuz they my faves), Button Brigade Boots

Free People Boots
Free People
Johnny Ankle Boot, Barolo Buckle Boot,