Semi-stiff boot reccomendations

Hey everyone!

My Tredstep dress boots are finally dying and I’d like to purchase a semi-stiff pair for schooling. My show Dehners are quite stiff so I’m hoping to find a semi-stiff pair for everyday that won’t make the show boot transition so stark. I’d also like an inside zipper, which is making my search crazy hard.

The caveat is I’m on a trainer’s budget. I’m looking top end about $400 for schooling boots. I liked the look of the Petrie Padovas, but they are surprisingly hard to find in stock. So I need some other ideas.

Does anyone have any suggestions???

I was going to suggest the Petrie Padovas…have you checked here?