Need some recommendations for walking shoes

[Santos]

Last year on impulse i bought a brown set of Wenger shoes on ebay in my size. They where new and cheaper than me buying something similar generic shoe at the shops.  I think they were called Tremmors and they are a very simple brown.
They happen to be the best shoes i have ever owned... and i have not had any success finding a second pair.
They are so comfortable, breathe and are reasonably waterproof. The style is such that i have gotten away using them in more formal occasions while travelling, and whilst they appear to have plenty of life in them they are showing the little signs that say they won't be around forever.

So what i need is to find some replacements before i'm left in a situation that i buy a set of 'tie me over' shoes.
Price isn't an issue providing the maths shows in the durability

Basically i want quality something that shares the simple conservative shoe look so i can slip into fancy functions after a bit of polish whilst travelling, is super comfortable, last a long time and i would be able to survive several warzones.

Suggestions on shoe and boot styles wanted... not whether i should get a boot or a shoe! (Primarily i need a shoe but will be looking into boots) I live in Sydney and most of my local travels are in temperate areas. However i do spend a lot of time in Brazil and the occasional snowboard trip in not so relatively cold regions

[Zed]

Ive worn brashers hillmaster for over 13 years now and they are great walking boots, ive got the kevlar ones so pretty water tight and very comfy once worn in, i wear my hillmasters in the winter and in cold wet weather, in the dryer weathter and in the summer i wear Hitec i forget there model but there waterproof and comfy right out of the box, plus lightweight and great in warm weather, ive had a few pairs of hitec and all been very good, ill try and find out the model, 

[Sazabi]

Though technically light hiking shoes, I am a great fan of my GoLite Rock Lites, which I wear in lieu of tennis shoes these days.

[Gareth]

Is this them?  Good looking shoes mate.

I have the boot version of these really comfortable boots, but can't speak to the shoes.

[Zed]

Here is a pic of my old brasher hillmasters, great boots, and my hitec aukland, very comfy and light,

[Santos]

Is this them?  Good looking shoes mate.

I have the boot version of these really comfortable boots, but can't speak to the shoes.

Yes thats them... and at that price i'd get 3. Trouble is most places that list them in stock dont actually have them... which i suspect is the case for that link as it says 'no international shipping'

But it sums up what i'm after in a shoe, simple, functuanal and multi-use. I'm tired of crap budget shoes, mine are made in vietnam, where they are made doesn't seem to matter as much as who design and controls the quality for them

[Santos]

Just did some google fu on GoLite... and the Go lite Lime lite model takes my fancy, will see if i can find an aussie stockiest... is it wrong to want one or two in each of the 4 man colours?

GoLite Lime Lite MultiSport Shoes

and the travel orientated Discover Lite

Discover Lite Travel Shoe

[Suveges]

I don't know if they're available in your area, but I usually lean towards Ecco and Rockport.

[Sazabi]

My original Rock Lites were ochre, which were a lovely orange color, however the soles were no match for some blackberry thorns while I was working an outdoor lab.  They were replaced for free under warranty, though, and my current pair are a subdued grey.  When these die, I'm going to have to try to find another pair for half price, like my first pair. ^^;

[Santos]

The rocklites and endeavourlites also tickle my fancy, but judging from the golite website thet are discontinued models so i'm not getting my hopes up

[Sazabi]

The rocklites and endeavourlites also tickle my fancy, but judging from the golite website thet are discontinued models so i'm not getting my hopes up

 

I like my shoes, of course they're discontinued now. -__-

[sotto]

These Wolverine MultiShox are awesome. I have one pair in brown, one in black. Wolverine has lots of models that might fill your bill.

[Millhouse]

My current favorite shoe for the outdoors.




For something more conservative.

[Mike Micklea]

I've had a lot of luck with Merrell hiking shoes and boots.  I don't know that I would buy them online, as I really had to try on a few pair to get the right fit. 

www.merrell.com

I currently wear the Refuge Waterproof and it's by far the best hiker I've owned.

[edcgear]

May look at Solomon http://www.salomon.com/rs/segment/hiking-shoes.html

Or look at Columbia shoes, they use Vibram...