Apologies to the vegans, but leather uppers will last a very long time if maintained. Shoes and boots with a good-year welt can have their soles replaced which can greatly extend their lifespan. Money doesn’t always buy quality, but there are still some quality brands if you’re able to drop 100+ dollars. A good place to look for advice is construction workers, landscapers, and other people who do labor outdoors. They know what brands are good right now. Since the end of the GWOT there’s been a trend of what are essentially tactical shoes - sturdy shoes that incorporate a lot of the features of tactical boots and technical hiking boots, but it a shoe form that’s lighter and easier to walk in. If you’re looking for something durable and very capable and you’re okay with something black or coyote tan that looks a little aggro I’d suggest going in that direction.