We were looking for a wide waterproof hiking shoe for my husband's next trip, and decided to try Merrell.  There aren't too many brands that have the wide sizes when you are looking for a lightweight hiking shoe and not a full heavy boot.

Well after 2 days of sloshing around on some muddy trails, we are happy to report that shoes held up well.  His socks weren't wet once.  I think if shoes were submerged more, the socks would probably get wet, but for normal rain and muddy wet ground, they were quite water-resistant.  Hope they hold up for many outdoor activities.