Hi. 

I am considering changing my shoes. I have traditionally worn sneakers (asics and the like) with my Light and Dark Blue Jeans (Levi 501's almost invariably). I have felt for a while that perhaps sneakers were less appropriate as I get a little older, largely because I no longer wear as many T-Shirts, and tend to wear Polo's and proper button up shirts. I tend to lean toward presentable when I go out (You'll probably never see me in track pants outside the house).

I was trying to decide on what shoes to buy and what colours? Doc Martins in Black or similar tend to dress up and down pretty well, so that's a safe option, but I am very very flat flooted, and find them uncomfortable for long days walking. I like boots for the ankle support and did wonder about a pair of brown casual boots, but I was hoping for some advice perhaps. 

I know that shiny shoes don't tend to dress "down" too much, and matt shoes tend to not as easily dress "up". 

I don't have a budget specifically, but $150-200 seems hopefully reasonable.