BOOTS ????

@Andy the Aussie

I would vote for the Merrell Moab 2 Mid’s.

I have had a few pairs of the Moab 2’s and for the price they are hard to beat IMO.

I wear a pair almost every day and will continue to buy them as they wear out. (Usually 9-12 months of 4-5 days per week wearing) That is a good record for use by me.

 

@Andy the Aussie

If you can get them, you might look at the Danner or Nike “training” boots. They are both more athletic then work boot. But I have seen and heard plenty of good things.

The Danner Tachyon.

https://www.danner.com/productfamily/tachyon/?sortId=product_family-asc

Or

Nike SFB

https://www.nike.com/t/sfb-jungle-8-leather-tactical-boots-moTBRrkL/828654-900

 

Not a recommendation but more of a stay away. Had a pair of Keen Targhees and they didn’t impress me. Lacing up the first few times some of the stitching broke on the support lacings they have. Unfortunately I was away and couldn’t return them. Good part was I could sew them up and they’re still going. I’d just be wary of the QC. I’m following this one since I’m looking for the same thing mainly for travel

 

Salomon seem to run narrow.
Moab 2 wide fits me pretty good.
Was not a fan of Keens - they rubbed the bottom of my ankle bone, although the pair I tried on the wide fit my foot fairly decent.

 

So, what questions can I answer for you about Salomon's?

My favorite pair are the Quests by far. They've been used for everything from daily wear, trips to the range, hikes up and down Mt. Rainier, snowshoeing.
The X Ultra Mids are in second place, but they have a small flaw all of the Salomon Mid styles have and that is they only have one set of lace hooks on the upper, which makes them a little harder to cinch tight. Great boots otherwise. The Quests and X Ultra's are sized the same as the Merrells.
I live in a pair of Keen sandals at home, but think their shoes/boots are weird fitting. The Quests have plenty of room in them, the X Ultra's aren't narrow, but aren't wide either. In Salomon running shoes I have to go a 1/2 size up.

 

I have the Moab 2 Mids as well. Don't get the water proof. They don't dry out.

I like the standard ventilator and carry extra socks. Once my feet are wet in the waterproof version, they are wet till they spend a few days drying at home.

 

I've had several pair of the MOAB mids. They are comfortable out of the box. They last long enough for me given the price point (better than any tennis shoes I used to own years ago that cost more. Not as good as my quality Danner boots that cost a lot more).

I will second not getting the waterproof version. I've found they are not very waterproof in the first place, and have also experienced them taking a while to dry.

No experience with Keen or Solomon. All the Danner boots I've had have also been good, but they were more military or heavy winter style.

 

@Andy the Aussie

I have Wide Wide feet and the Merrel Wides are true Wides. The Regulars run a little wider then most but i would go with the Wides in your case.

 

I just passed on a pair of moab2 waterproof low versions to a friend. Very nice but fit me slightly too small, I've been considering a non waterproof pair for a while now

 

I don't think I could go back from my danners.. hot and not the lightest.. but you make sacrifices for love

 

What section of said mall do you have your Gucci village set up ? I assume that's the campground of choice for such a lifestyle.. be safe out there there could be a flash sale at a moments notice