Unfortunately (for you and for me), I don't have any positive recommendations. On the other hand, I do have a negative which may help narrow your search. I've had very poor experience with Merrell shoes. I own a pair of trail runners and a pair of boots made by Merrell, and they both have poor durability issues. The trail runners are on the verge of disintegrating after about a year of use, and the sole from the boots separated from the leather within the first month of casual wearing. Just an FYI!

Best of luck to you and your hunt for shoe bliss,
Eric