How are Chelsea's on repairability?

Title, I'm wanting to invest in a lifestyle boot that'll last me a long time, under 400. I have some Chelsea's for work, redbacks, and absolutely love them, I love the convience and look. I've seen a couple of good year welt options that looks great, but my only gripe is the elastic pannles, I know for a non work everyday type of boot it's not a huge deal, but I know with lace up boots that isn't a failure point.

If I pull the trigger on good year welted Chelsea's, can I get the elastic swapped out?

If not or it's a hassle, should I just get a pair of regular lace up boots? Currently looking at the new Jim greens that are coming soon, along with the black rubber plain toe loggers thorogoods has j