I am no shoe expert but let me share some feedback on the couple of footwears that I used.  At first, I was hesitant to buy a pair of Merrell shoes. The usual feedback I receive was that it looks good, comfortable but poor performance and durability. It took me a couple of years to finally decide to try it. Well, maybe Merrell improved from the time my friends bought their pairs because I’m satisfied when I got my first pair in 2007. Compared to the other designs, I selected a very simple one for use on a daily basis. This was possible since there was no strict dress code in the offices I worked at. I also use it for casual wear, jogging, trekking, badminton, practically on nearly all regular activities that I do since it's very comfortable. Though it had problems a couple of times, they were solved with repairs. This was one of my most abused shoes. Considering the torture it received from me, it surived for 2 years. It's a good achievement since I usually had to change shoes 2-3 times a year. It got an early retirement when I decided to avail of shoe trade in by Adidas. It was possible since it's still very much usable.  I purchased my pair of Coleman boots last 2002. I liked this that I even used it in indoor occassions. It's durable but with sacrifices on comfort, which is just okay for my purposes back then. I used this in the city as well during rainy seasons since its good waterproofing allowed me to keep my feet dry in minor floods. Since back then it cost a quarter of my monthly salary, I don't use it as much. Today, it seems to be too big for my regular trips so I haven't used this for some years now. I don't think Coleman manufactures shoes anymore. I brought my pair in Coleman service some time in 2007 but they don't accept this product. 
I purchase my set February 2010. It comfortably accommodates 2 people, and possible to squeeze in 3. It's not designed for serious weather conditions but it's good for light recreational activities, such as beaches. An unusual way to use this is to just take out the flysheet. The sides are made of nets which allows you to see the sky on a clear night. This will also allow more air to come with less mosquitoes. Just make sure you're not expecting any rains. I purchased Kovea 4-person cookset in December 2008. I cooked rice on the 2nd biggest pot. Our group of 3 guys and 5 ladies were just able to consume just about half of what I prepared. It makes me think that I should have just purchased 2-person version, which will cost me less and easier to pack. I purchased this a nearby hardware store for P600.00,just a fraction of branded counterparts available in specialty shops. One advantage of buying cheaper versions is you can easily afford to buy more than one and be able to cook food simultaneously. I have not used this in unfriendly environment so I can not comment on its reliability yet.
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