I have a very similar fit issue. What I discovered was "wide foot box" diagnosis is in essence saying "your toes are too short" At least that is the case for me. If I stick my feet on the measurement device, it says 10.5, but through much painful trial and error I've discovered I am much happier in size 11 shoes. I have 10.5 wides that hurt and 11 regulars that fit nicely. You can argue that I am wearing shoes that are too long, but they are only slightly too long at the big toe, they are exactly the right length at the small toe.

For hiking boots, Merrill's work out pretty well for me. If I buy 11's usually the regular width works out for me. (If you ever buy hockey skate you definitely want Bauer Vapor's... lol)