[lorenbike]

Yea I got sold on the trail runners for a few years but have since gone back to regular hiking boots.

Currently using a pair of Teva mid hiking boots. Surprisingly comfortable and good vibram soles (not what I was expecting from a sandal company) and they look pretty normal too in black/gray. I have wide feet and they have a decent toe box, but not quite as wide as a foot shaped toe box.

In the past I've also had good luck with Oboz, Keen and Vasque... But what worked a few years ago I often find companies manage to change the fit and they aren't quite the same. I've had Salomon and Danners before but even their wide sizes generally have pointed toe boxes that aren't quite wide enough at the forefoot.

And I hear you on colors... Altra, Topo Athletic all make foot shape shoes that actually fit my feet but man they have the ugliest color palettes.