I'm too much a novice to give advice here. But I purchased a pair of Merrell Radius Mid's last summer on a whim - after my nike trailrunners soles fell off when they got wet on day hikes in NC.

They Merriel's were quite comfortable with minimul break in period. (I wore them on a 10 mile day hike the day I bought them as well as multiple days thereafter).

Merrell's are comfortable boots and shoes - but there is obviously a big difference between the wilderness and the Radius. (My radius only weigh 16oz each.) If you are asking about the brand name - Merrell makes a good solid product.