Meindl are good, but generally too heavy duty for what you’re after I think, I used to wear them a lot when I did a lot of digging, as the soles are so robust, they don’t flex much and I really don’t like them a great deal to walk in these days, memory foam inserts great though, and properly waterproof, with decent gaiters they were better than wellies.
I’ve got these also:
They’re a 2009 model Explorer light GTX and are easily the most comfortable, and best boots I’ve ever owned, they get zero maintenance and are still fully waterpoof and just as good as the day I bought them. Anything similar would be a good bet.
Also, ‘active’ shoes are fugly, and make you look a bit of a tool to be honest, pensioners love ‘um……..