I have 2 pairs of shoes.
The Salomon X Ultra 3 Goretex and the Merrell Moabs which are non Gortex.
These are used as everyday foot wear, gardening, shopping etc.
There is quite a difference between the two.
The Salomon's are a bit dearer and a much superior shoe. Better fit, better outsole for grip, and with a considerable more comfortable midsole.
The only advantages the Merrell could have for some, is a wider forefoot and its more breathable due to no Gortex, but off course resulting in wet feet if you go outside most days in the UK.
Although the Salomon does a wide fit version, and also a non Gortex version for a similar price to the Merrell if you are walking somewhere hot and dry.
If I am doing any serious hiking I don't use the shoes I use the Salomon X ultra 3 Mid, which is a boot.
Prior to that I had a pair of Scarpa Mojito shoes.
They look excellent but I was disappointed in them, Quite a hard midsole, and you could feel the laces through the tongue on the top of your foot.