Merrell - Fly Strike

I've done hundreds and hundreds of miles, all year round, in a £60 pair of Merrell Fly Strike. Which demonstrates that budget options can work, so long as you find a shoe that works for you. I've hiked 20+ miles on hot sunny days, torrential downpours, through heavy snow. All low-level England. I would switch to boots for hills/mountains. I pair them with dexshell waterproof socks and never had wet or sore feet.

I use Merrell Fly Strike Trail as a general wear shoe, don't feel too hard on tarmac but have a reasonable tread for light trail

Over the years I’ve worn trail runners from Merrill and Salomon, or standard running shoes from Nike and NB. A comfortable fit was the main criteria. Even on wet ground I’d rather have fast drying sneakers than boots.

I actually have those Merrels in blue. I love them.

I wouldn't know haha. I have some wide feet and have no problems. About 100 miles of trails and they look like they are brand new besides mud stains.

I’ve got two pairs of trail runners 1 merrell and 1 Nike Pegasus gtx. Both 9.5ik size. The merrell are roomier but have a slightly harder sole. The Nike have a softer sole but are tight across the width of the foot. So as others have said try and get to a running shop and try them on with different types of socks.