Ergonomics: What's a solid keyboard with firm key feel?

I had an ergonomic evaluation yesterday for my job. I do a lot of clerical work on the computer. When she tried to "correct" my positioning, she was basically appalled that I was using the keyboard on the laptop (Lenovo X230 on the docking station) instead of the keyboard on the adjustable tray. I told her that I didn't like the keyboard tray because it pushes me too far back, and I can't stand the feel of the regular keyboard; it's far too mushy and I'm quite accustomed to mechanical keyboards - I use the laptop keyboard because it just feels better although I prefer a standard keyboard layout. I said I'd use the keyboard tray if there were a better keyboard.

She recommended using a different keyboard or at the very least adjusting my chair height for the laptop dock (which requires a foot rest, and I'd much prefer to have my feet planted. Using my own hardware is basically against policy. She throw some recommendations my way, but had a lot of difficulty doing so because apparently most people want a softer keyboard feel whereas I want a firmer one. So she basically wants me to throw some keyboard suggestions her way so she can recommend them for ergonomic reasons.

I think the problem here is that many of the keyboards I'd like to use are way to flashy (LEDs, decals, general aesthetics) to really be taken seriously. I don't think I'd necessarily a mechanical keyboard, but I would like a keyboard with a firm feel. Any suggestions for a simple, firm feeling keyboard?

Added (1). On a side note, I use CherryMX Brown switches. I've also used the Unicomp Model M "Ultra Classic", but I think that keyboard might be too unwieldy. As of right now, her best recommendation is the Evoluent Mouse-Friendly Keyboard. Again, I would like a clean, minimal, standard keyboard with a firm feel, akin to CherryMX Brown Switches. Something like the Lenovo Thinkpad keyboards are also work for me.

Use this keyboard. It hasn't got any RGB and is very comfortable to write on. I know it because i build and test out computers all day and i use this keyboard for all my test benches. So it looks professional it is very comfortable also pretty solid and compact and does not cost much at all.

In this online world of shopping and expert recommendations, Almost everything can be bought on-line and shipped to you. However, there's still the "old-fashioned" where we need to try on something for the fit, appearance, and in this case, the "feel" of it. I found my Logitech Trackball Mouse in-store, and I would never have even thought of buying one until I actually tried it and knew that it is exactly what I like.

So, I took the liberty of checking, and know at least CALIFORNIA
http://www.frys.com/ac/storeinfo/storelocator/?site=csfooter_B
Campbell 600 E. Hamilton Ave., Concord 1695 Willow Pass Rd., Fremont 43800 Osgood Rd., Palo Alto 340 Portage Ave., Roseville 180 N. Sunrise Ave., Sacramento 4100 Northgate Blvd., San Jose 550 E. Brokaw Rd., Sunnyvale1077 East Arques Ave., Anaheim 3370 E. La Palma Ave., Burbank 2311 N. Hollywood Wy., City of Industry 13401 N. Crossroads Pkwy., Fountain Valley 10800 Kalama River Ave., Manhattan Beach3600 Sepulveda Blvd., Oxnard 1901 E. Ventura Blvd., San Diego9825 Stonecrest Blvd., San Marcos 150 Bent Ave., Woodland Hills6100 Canoga Ave.

If none of those, Microcenter in Orange County/Tustin 1100 East Edinger Avenue Tustin, CA 92780 714-566-8500

Best Buy and other stores have a minimal selection.

Go to a retail store and try a few out. Find its brand and model number.

Eventually, there may be more.
Systemax, owner of Tigerdirect.com, bought up the CompUSA and CircuitCity bankrupt brands as all retail stores disappeared. The CircuitCity name has been sold to a guy named Ronny Shmoel and he plans to relaunch stores. CompUSA web site is reopening soon.
OutletPC is here in Las Vegas with a retail shop and is a major web seller now:
OutletPC Computer Shop | 7485 Commercial Way Suite 160 | Henderson, NV 89011
superbiiz and Amazon and Newegg are online only (though Newegg has a pickup in Southern Cal)
B+H Photo is in NYC, PCM-MacMall have offices but not retail stores. NCIX has Canada stores, but I believed closed their USA stores.

Keyboards - Build a PC shopping
https://pcpartpicker.com/parts/keyboard/#sort=d6&page=1
Shows the switches for many

You have the best customer rated at Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/...ageSize=30
But Amazon has hardly any feedback on their 40,000 offerings

That is about all I can offer.
Add: Thanks to Ivan for a specific recommendation - Converted to USA $90 @ Newegg
http://www.newegg.com/...6823816015
Corsair Vengence K65 Compact Mechanical Gaming Keyboard CH-9000040-NA Cherry MX Red Switches
Or direct: http://www.corsair.com/en-us/vengeance-k65-compact-mechanical-gaming-keyboard