No. And for everything else it is usually also limiting to think that there is one “correct” choice. In reality many of the options might be good.

I second this. Have both a pair of boots and shoes. Even though I haven’t been good at keeping them the boots has lasted eight years by now, and the shoes three. The boots will need a resole at some point, but for now all that has broken is one of the shoelaces. Shoes just got dirty so far