Reddit mentions of Georgia Boot Men's GR274 Giant Romeo Work Shoe, Soggy Brown, 12 W US

These show to be "Goodyear welt" but I'm not sure if they qualify for this sub... Thanks for considering my questions if not.

I'm considering these Georgia Boot Romeos from Amazon. From the reviews I think they'd do well for me. They are in my price range. Wide width is important as "normal" shoes have never seemed to me to actually be shaped like feet. I work in IT in a hospital so lots of walking, not much need for oil resistance, but non slip is a nice touch anyway.

I'm over 300 lbs and trying to walk more for health, circulation, and exercise so I want something I can put some daily miles on, literally.

I'm trying to take a step up from Merell's with Vibram soles.
Model previous to these, but really similar to what I'm replacing:
Merrell Men's Moab Adventure Moc Hiking Shoe, Boulder, 12 2E US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NAUXQQH/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_pJH3BbBS8YZB0

With the above I wear through these arch support insoles every three months or so to stretch out my arch and prevent heel spurs or
plantar fasciitis:
Footminders COMFORT Orthotic Arch Support Insoles for Sport Shoes and Work Boots (Pair) (X-LARGE: Men 11½ - 13) - Relieve Foot Pain Due to Flat Feet and Plantar Fasciitis https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AW1L7W2/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_USH3BbBFQB6F2




I'm considering these:
Notched:
Georgia Giant Men’s Romeo Slip-On Work Shoe,Brown,12 W https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012F7BG8/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_U-G3BbJAQ7QP5

Or these:
Wedge:
Georgia Boot Men's GR274 Giant Romeo Work Shoe, Soggy Brown, 12 W US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012FBDPI/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Q9G3BbT60E2CR


The notched honestly looks better (I've been getting away with the Merrell's so either would be an improvement on that front).
My gut tells me the wedge will be more comfortable given my size. Shoes with a flatter sole or support under the whole foot have always seemed more comfortable to me. Any time I've had a notched sole I feel like I can "feel" that space where there's no support and it starts to become painful after a while as the shoes wear out, though that may just be because they've been crappy shoes...


So the questions:
Are these actually Goodyear welt, or is this scammy marketing?

Should I go wedge or notched sole? And why?

Is there another semi dressy, stable, durable slip-on in the same price same I should consider instead?

I'm in Nashville and from reading the sidebar I'm fortunate to have quality shoe stores in town. I don't think I can drop over 100 bucks on boots, but given what I've said above, should I just do it anyway (after suffering with the Merrell's a few more months and saving up)?

Thanks so much for any advice!