looking for an every day boot

background: im a college student in california but gonna graduate soon and not sure where ill be moving if i do move

i want a boot that i can wear to all occasions and look nice. ive narrowed it down to jim green african ranger and magical shoes alaskan (unlined) but am open to other suggestions (id prefer natural materials)

jim green pros:

-durable/well-made

cons:

-high volume (my feet are low volume)

-not the most barefoot in terms of stack height

alaskan pros:

-has a zipper

-super flexible

cons:

-sole is glued, rather than stitched to rest of shoe (i dont think this is a big deal?)