Any Love for Ankle Boots?

I have an unnatural love for my Pleaser faux patent knee boots. However, I just tore the top of the foot area and am despondent. Luckily, I am not prone to being overly dramatic. 😂 My betraying boots are Pleaser Delight 2000. http://www.pleaserusa.com/ProductDetail.asp?PROD_CD=DEL2000%2FB%2FM&STYLE_CD=DELIGHT-2000 These are a side zip, non-lacing boot. The construction/design flaw is the seam on top of foot. The patent has ripped along the seam; rest of boot wears beautifully. My Pleaser 2063 boots have a similar toe area. These, though, I have in the PU material and they show zero wear and tear. http://www.pleaserusa.com/ProductDetail.asp?PROD_CD=DEL2063%2FB%2FPU&STYLE_CD=DELIGHT-2063 So, I am considering a different foot area design for a replacement patent boot, specifically more of a skate base lace up construction. These seem much more rigid and stable in design. I found a pair of ankle boots I may try: http://www.pleaserusa.com/ProductDetail.asp?PROD_CD=DEL1036%2FB%2FM&STYLE_CD=DELIGHT-1036 I like that Delight 1036 do not have raised rivets for lacing (they appear to have flat eyelets all the way up). I also like the patent buckle straps that cross over the lace. I think(hope) they may provide some traction against the pole, instead of just a frictionless fabric lace. Have you danced in this style? Will it slap a bandaid on my boot sadness? Do you like ankle boots as much as knee boots? I surmise they will be a versatile entry between shoes and boots. Any and all insight is greatly appreciated! Thanks ya'll (yes, I am bilingual. I speak pole and Southern).