Rockport Men’s World Tour Classic Walking ShoeBlack Tumbled12
 
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The RWT Classic men's casual shoe from Rockport® features a patented Walking Platform for rearfoot stability, forefoot flexibility and long-term comfort. The flexible EVA midsole incorporates a rubber outsole for traction. Padded tongues and collars, strobel construction, a steel shank and Aero 3 footbed help deliver comfort, support and stability. ....read more
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A. L. Amabisca on Mon, 27th Jul 2009 12:00 am
Great Shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These shoes are very good. They are comfortable and easy to take care of. I will be buying more Rockports in the future.
Eugene J. Ledet Jr. on Tue, 25th Aug 2009 12:00 am
Shoes
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
They are not quiet like they say , not as confortable … needs more padding
M. Magnuson on Thu, 3rd Sep 2009 12:00 am
Rockport Men’s World Tour Classic Walking Shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great product from Rockport. One of the best walking shoes I have ever owned. Just wish I could have gotten these in a wide. They are a little tight. Hopefully this will remedy itself with wear.
Ken Fulmer on Fri, 18th Sep 2009 12:00 am
Great walking shoe that looks good too
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these after reviewing several items on line, and then trying a few at local shops, but got the best deal at Amazon. These shoes are very comfortable, and they also look good in dark jeans, or with cotton casual khaki style pants, and a sport jacket. They are the perfect shoe for international travel, when you can only fit one or two extra pair in your luggage. These are light enough, for the travel and very comfortable to walk for all day excursions. They look good and fit well. I wear a wide width shoe and these shoes really work well in the wide width in the toe box and arch but not too sloppy in the heel. I choose the Black Tumbled style to work in casual, and business casual type settings, and they do work. I have had them now for a few months and I am very pleased. Together with a pair of deck shoes, and light formal dress shoes, I had all I needed for 3 weeks in Europe and a cruise.
Anna M. Gamblin on Tue, 13th Oct 2009 12:00 am
Annie
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Awesome shoes. Bought them for my husband. Spends a lot of time on his feet at work.
Steven L. Wilson on Mon, 9th Nov 2009 12:00 am
Excellent casual shoes.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These shoes are very comfortable casual shoes and are highly recommended. They are also very durable.
D. Jones on Fri, 27th Nov 2009 12:00 am
a constant in shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These shoes are well made, durable, comfortable and always fit the same. No surprises when you wear them out and get another pair! Highly recommended to anyone who is on his feet all day and needs a comfortable, durable and well made shoe!
Diane P on Wed, 9th Dec 2009 12:00 am
Great shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My husband had an earlier version of this shoe and Amazon made it easy for him to order a new pair. They arrived quickly and the fit is great.
R. N. Stephens Jr. on Mon, 21st Dec 2009 12:00 am
Only hurts when I walk
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Only had shoes for two weeks. Right shoe now hurts at inside ankle when walking. Will wait until I use them more before contacting Amazon.Rockport Men’s World Tour Classic Walking Shoe
Pop S on Mon, 4th Jan 2010 12:00 am
Good shoe
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have a lot of foot problems. I find these shoes to be very comfortable and one of the few shoes I can wear without special (and expensive) inserts. I also like the style, which I have referred to as “an engineer’s shoe.” In other words, it looks nice, but not “suit-ish.”
I have had more comfortable shoes, and ones of better quality… but they were MUCH more expensive.
fiddlinPE on Mon, 11th Jan 2010 12:00 am
Lucky day
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My dad has worn a pair of these same shoes for years and I promised to get him a new pair for Christmas. The new pair are just as comfortable and durable as the old ones. They are well worth full price, but I was lucky to find the cyber monday deal and paid only $60. The size runs true for him and they are a nice, comfortable casual shoe.
B. Breckenfeld on Fri, 5th Feb 2010 12:00 am
Most comfortable shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve had several pair of this exact shoe and find they are the most comfortable of any I have ever worn. After they are worn out for everyday use, I use them for lawn mowing or other work.
Bob on Wed, 24th Feb 2010 12:00 am
Great Comfort
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great comfortable shoe; stands up well in rough surfaces as well as just plain sidewalk walking. Meets all of my expectations with great heel support for a heel spur pain that I have.
A. J. Westbrook on Mon, 22nd Mar 2010 12:00 am
Best Shoes I’ve ever worn!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have bought 3 pairs of these shoes for work and walking around NYC! They last for a very long time and the support is vital in this concrete city! My personal fave!!
Paul M. Bauer on Sat, 27th Mar 2010 12:00 am
very comfortablem little break-in time
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is the third or fourth pair of these I have owned. They are very soft, comfortable, and lightweight. Might feet are very sensitive to new footware, but I can wear these all day right out of the box.
I don’t have any scientific proof for this, but it seems in my memory that they don’t last as long as some other sneakers. Also, they get smooth on the bottom after awhile. This can make them slippery on wet marble, steel grates or other slippery surfaces.
The shoes are great for a business-casual office. (I also have a pair of Rockport dress shoes, which are equally lightweight and comfortable.)
I recommend these shoes highly, although you may have to replace them a little more frequently than some other brands. That’s a small price to pay for these nice-looking and very comfortable shoes.
Nice Shoes on Tue, 6th Apr 2010 12:00 am
Nice Shoes
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have a pair of these and they are nice, but I like my pair of Flexi brand better. The Flexi shoes that I have are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever had. I bought them on a trip to Mexico and have also seen Flexi shoes online at [...]
Puck on Thu, 22nd Apr 2010 12:00 am
Shoe Review
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been purchasing these particular Rockport shoes for several years and find them durable and good looking for a 2 year wear period. I don’t have think or try to find other shoes that meet my criteria. They fit , are comfortable and are a consistant quality.
D. P. Bauer on Thu, 13th May 2010 12:00 am
Shoe is great, but beware of vendor
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I love this World Tour shoe, have owned a few pair over the years. It’s being discontinued apparently, meaning stocks are limited, so buyer beware: the default Sand picture that comes up on this page is not what you get if ordering that color with Gabriel Shoes; they sent me a box of Sand Nubuck instead, a rather effeminate yellowish tint entirely different from the Sand model that is pictured and was ordered. It was shipped in a remolded, taped-shut standard USPS priority mail medium flat rate box (11 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ x 13 5/8″). That’s right, a 3.5-inch-high box remolded around a standard Rockport size-11.5 shoe box, end flaps not quite touching each other instead of overlapping, taped shut to contain the contents. Picture that cheeseball level of professionalism. Upon returning to vendor (using my own box, no way would my post office accept their original ship box), the order itself was promptly refunded by Amazon of course, but not the **$29 total shipping charges** to receive ($14) and return ($15) their screwed-up shoe order. I lost big time; don’t do the same.
R. Davis on Tue, 25th May 2010 12:00 am
Comfortable shoes
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I wear wide shoes and the rockports fit good. I have a black pair and brown pair. I recommend these shoes for anyone that needs good comfortable walking shoes.
R. Osterman on Thu, 3rd Jun 2010 12:00 am
Rockport World Tour vs Mason Ultra Walker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My Rockport Edge Hill shoes finally wore out after 4 years of service worn every work day. I decided to try Mason’s Ultra Walker and when I received them they just weren’t comfortable. They were stiff and bulky. I am sure that they would have eventually broke in but my original Rockports were comfortable from day one.
I ordered the Rockport World Tour shoes and they are indeed very comfortable right out of the box. I will purchase another pair in 4 years when these wear out.
David M. Marshall on Tue, 15th Jun 2010 12:00 am
best casual dress shoes I have ever owned
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m on my second pair. These are the most comfortable leather shoes I have ever owned. The first pair I wore for 3 years before the soles and the inside stitching wore out. I wore them when my wife and I spent two weeks in Scotland and we walked everywhere.
These shoes are stylish enough for casual dress or blue jeans.
Mister M on Wed, 7th Jul 2010 12:00 am
OK
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
While I always love Rockports, this time the fit was not as comfortable as usual. Perhaps my feet are getting wider. But the shoe is strong, well constructed.
S. Zaft on Fri, 30th Jul 2010 12:00 am
classic rockport pro-walker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As expected, an awesome shoe. Fits perfectly from the very start. Great customer service throughout the entire purchase process. Would gladly recommend this shoe for anyone.
Coop on Tue, 17th Aug 2010 12:00 am
I love these shoes!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These shoes are very comfortable. At the end of the day my feet still have some life in them. They’re not to hot, and I’m not in a hurry to my shoes off. I’m glad I have these to go to work in every day.
B A Sin MD on Mon, 6th Sep 2010 12:00 am
Love these shoes!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Bought this pair of shoes for my teen son who’s flat footed and needs a shoe with good ankle support. He absolutely loves these shoes- nice form, nice color, soft, very comfortable walking shoe, good heel cushioning, firm ankle support. He always uses it when he’s not in school as they need to be in regulation black leather shoes in school. Truly good value for money!
Jan Carlisle on Sat, 25th Sep 2010 12:00 am
shoe1
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Shoes fit great and are a real blessing to walk in. They were delivered in a timely fashion. I am well pleased!!!
B. Borst on Tue, 5th Oct 2010 12:00 am
Wide Shoes
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We needed a wide size and the 9M was what was sent. They didn’t fit at all and we needed to send them back.
Happy Andy on Sat, 23rd Oct 2010 12:00 am
I Love My Rockport Walkers
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love my Rockport walkers! This purchase was to replace my old pairs (brown and black) that had lasted me for years. I walk 3.25 miles to work, five days a week (and have been walking to work for almost 20 years now…what can I say, I love to walk) so a good pair of walking shoes make a lot of difference. These Rockports are the best walking shoes I have ever owned. (My last ones lasted for years.) They are tough and aren’t affected by rain or bad weather. (I just brush them off when I get home and let them air out overnight.) They are light and comfortable and the fit is great. There is no “breaking in” period like with most shoes (no blisters, pinching or tight spots), and they feel as comfortable as running shoes. The style for these pairs is more casual office, but that fits my office. They are a little higher in price than what I would have like to have paid…but they are worth the price. I would recommend these to anyone who walks alot.
Malcolm J. Stone on Wed, 17th Nov 2010 12:00 am
My fourth pair of Rockports.
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I have ordered all my Rockports online, simply because I knew my size and had tried them on in a shoe store in the past. Buying a new pair of shoes was a “no brainer” for me. Except this time. The shoes I ordered were an 11 extra wide, as in 4E size. I usually buy from Zappos directly but this time I chose Amazon instead, because I thought they were doind business together already. Not so. The shoes I received were marked as XW, which is how they are always marked when I buy them. This pair feels a lot narrower than XW. My toes are uncomfortable in this pair simply because I don’t believe they are extra wide. For me to return them woulde be a royal pain, so I shall live with what I have until I need a new pair Other than that I really enjoy shopping at Amazon.
Thomas M. King on Sat, 27th Nov 2010 12:00 am
Rockport Men’s World Tour Classic Walking Shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Dear Sir:
I find this Rockport Men’s World Tour Classic Walking shoe very comfortable. I would wear it to bed but I would have difficulty turning over with the bed sheet. I am happy I discovered this specific shoe from among the many you offer. I was dependent upon JC Penny for the Rockport selection of shoes. Unfortunately, I purchased a Rockport from JC Penney thinking you had eliminated the previous type Rockport shoe that I purchased some six months prior. I am happy I had the common sense to resort to Amazon to review the selection of your vast array of shoes. I am presently wearing the Rockport Men’s World Tour Shoe. I am off to Manhattan now from New Jersey. I look forward to my walk in my Rockport from the Port Authority Bus Terminal on West 41st Street to my residence on West 72th Street. I feel the bounce in my step thanks to Rockport.
A Happy Purchaser
Dennis Gillich on Wed, 15th Dec 2010 12:00 am
Great Shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great shoes I will only wear Rockport because the last and they are the best comfort.
E. M. Kimball on Wed, 22nd Dec 2010 12:00 am
Great shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve loved this model of shoe for a long time. Every time I wear them out, I replace them with the latest version. I can wear them for anything but the dressiest occasion, and they are very comfortable to walk in.
William Crawford on Fri, 31st Dec 2010 12:00 am
Great shoes!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I think this is the best pair of shoes I have bought in a long time. I recently bought a pair of so-called “diabetic” shoes from another maker. While they were OK, I had heard a lot about Rockports and decided to give them a try. WOW! I thank you and my feet want to send you a Christmas card!! Thanks for a great shoe. I’ll definitely be buying more.
G. Long on Thu, 27th Jan 2011 12:00 am
Rockport walking shoe
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I originally bought Rockport from an outlet to see if paying a bit more would get me a shoe I liked better than ‘tennis’ shoes. I liked them and the two pair I bought through Amazon were my 3rd and 4th. I like them and the price was very right. My only problem is that I cannot find replacement liners which seem to be the only part of them that wears out.
Kim C. Hay on Thu, 17th Feb 2011 12:00 am
Value & comfort
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I walk from the bus to the office each morning about 4 city blocks and 2.5 miles at lunch each day. I wanted a shoe that would be comfortable enough that I would not have to change into my ASICS Gels at lunch. These are that. Got mine for $65 including shipping. Only complaint is having to double knot them to keep them tied.
William L. Turner on Mon, 21st Feb 2011 12:00 am
Great shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’m 6’4″ 250# and I need a 13 narrow. It’s hard to find shoes to fit me to begin with due to my narrow feet, and with my bulk only well made shoes last. I have been wearing Rockports for years, but I have just gotten by on the 13 wides you find at local retailers. I’m extremely pleased to find these reasonably priced 13 narrows. They fit well, are comfortable, and show no signs of unusual wear. Let me add that my exercise routine is walking stairs at work. I typically walk from basement to top floor in a 26 floor building at least once each work day, and twice if I have time for a second break. I’m not certain what to make of the reviews that indicate these shoes are poorly constructed. That is certainly not true of the pair I’ve been wearing for months. Finally, I am impressed that the shoes arrived 2 days before they were supposed to get here!
Peter B. on Fri, 18th Mar 2011 12:00 am
Cheap
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Within days, the sole at the toe started de-laminating. Gluing back together was a pain and left a residue that does not look so good. For the level of quality in the overall construction, I would price these at $39.99. These are not made to last.
Anonymous on Sun, 27th Mar 2011 12:00 am
Great shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve suffered from sore feet except when I wear this shoe. Great company..great shoe.
Issues Junkie on Tue, 12th Apr 2011 12:00 am
Comfortable Walking Shoes that Look Nice too
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is my second pair–I have both brown and black. They are most comfortable and I wear them to work. These are business casual and do not look like a “running” or “walking” shoe. I have X-Wide feet and it’s hard to find good fitting shoes. I have found Rockpor X-Wide to be consistent in their fit and comfort.
Gregory J. Murphy on Mon, 18th Apr 2011 12:00 am
Great shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have not found a shoe that has this much comfort while looking so good. It is a great shoe for the business casual setting while still being one you can run to catch the train with. I am now on my fourth pair (over several years of wearing) and hope they never replace it.
Phil on Wed, 11th May 2011 12:00 am
Rockport World Tour
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great shoes. Great price. No “breaking in” required.These were purchased as a gift as a replacement for a pair purchased 5 years ago and worn almost everyday.The black tumbled color also does not need polishing on a regular basis. Overall a wonderful shoe.
Phil on Wed, 11th May 2011 12:00 am
Rockport World Tour
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great shoes. Great price. No “breaking in” required.These were purchased as a gift as a replacement for a pair purchased 5 years ago and worn almost everyday.The black tumbled color also does not need polishing on a regular basis. Overall a wonderful shoe.
Roman Welyczkowsky on Sat, 4th Jun 2011 12:00 am
Worth every penny
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Having discovered Rockport walking shoes about 15 years ago, I have always gone back to ordering them again, now for the third time. These are very comfortable for the 13 extra wide size that I need and are very durable. The trick is to shop around and be patient in order to grab a deal on these but for the money, these are worth every cent. They are casual for work and very comfortable for the 2 miles or more walks I used to take during lunch. They are very hard to part with once the time comes to get a new pair, so be prepared.
Richard on Sun, 5th Jun 2011 12:00 am
best walker
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Rated best walking shoe by Consumer Reports, this shoe deserves its reputation. It is rugged yet good looking. It provides excellent support especially if you pronate. It is comfortable over long walks. I was able to get an unusual narrow size in an unusual light brown color to go with shorts using the Amazon purchase channel.
Dan A. Williams on Fri, 17th Jun 2011 12:00 am
Great Shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For 30 years I have been wearing Techni Stride sold by Cabela’s and I decided to try the Rockport shoes. They are a much better shoe.
The shoes need no break in – comfortable from the first time you put them on, and are light shoes, which makes them great for walking and everyday use. I even wear them to work-out when I walk the tread mill. Put them on and they feel like you have worn them for many times – no inserts that have to conform to your feet. Water proof (resistant).
I give them Five Stars.
I highly recommend these shoes and even though some reviews did not like the fact that they are made in Vietnam, I had no probem with these shoes.
I have a problem with the outside soles of my shoes wearing out because my feet lean to the outside. The soles on these shoes ae so durable, but comfortable, that they out last the other brand that I have worn for all this time.
I ordered another pair, my second, because they are such a comfortable shoe.
Try them and you will like them.
W. L. Cummins on Thu, 7th Jul 2011 12:00 am
solid comfort
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These Rockports have a straight last, which I personally much prefer over a curved last because of the type of arch support I find to be the most comfortable when wearing a pair of shoes for a long stretch (like when going to the Fair and walking all day). They tend toward sizing a tad small, so if you’re in between, go for a 1/2 size up, and being able to get an 11-N is a luxury for me. I broke them in (yes, they’re not wear-ready right of the box) by wearing them around the house for a few days. Since they’ve softened up, they have been my choice of foot wear over my old white tennies and my NB walking shoes. I have other Rocs and my feet love ‘em. I’m not worried about the nice clean look–they’ll get spills and dirt with time. I could use any of several products to keep them pristine looking (Scotchguard is good), but I’d rather they aged naturally. Great shoes. Great price at Amazon (I put them on my Wish List and then just waited for the price to plummet).
Paul W. Chester on Tue, 12th Jul 2011 12:00 am
Great Casual Shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Rockport’s World Tour Classic Walking Shoe is a great, comfortable, every-day shoe. I’ve owned over 15 pairs in the last decade and will continue to purchase them for work and casual attire. I just wish the matching shoe-strings would last a little longer. On some colors, replacement shoe-strings are hard to find.
LowRisk on Wed, 3rd Aug 2011 12:00 am
The best travel shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I only wear Rockport (I’m a little hard to fit – 13EEE), and this is one of the best shoes they sell. The black leather ones are great both for walking and as business shoes. That means I don’t have to pack a 2nd pair of shoes.
LowRisk on Wed, 3rd Aug 2011 12:00 am
The best travel shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I only wear Rockport (I’m a little hard to fit – 13EEE), and this is one of the best shoes they sell. The black leather ones are great both for walking and as business shoes. That means I don’t have to pack a 2nd pair of shoes.
LowRisk on Wed, 3rd Aug 2011 12:00 am
The best travel shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I only wear Rockport (I’m a little hard to fit – 13EEE), and this is one of the best shoes they sell. The black leather ones are great both for walking and as business shoes. That means I don’t have to pack a 2nd pair of shoes.
Perry Clarke on Wed, 10th Aug 2011 12:00 am
Nice shoes
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Comfortable and smart enough for west coast business meetings. You have to keep them out of the rain though as the suede finish doesn’t like water at all.
anotheroldguy on Mon, 5th Sep 2011 12:00 am
These should be recalled!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Completely unsafe on any surface that’s not TOTALLY DRY. I’m probably going to need shoulder surgery after taking a fall on a single drop of water on a marble floor. Then there’s the sole-separation issue. Pathetic for 90 dollars plus.
Dan on Sat, 10th Sep 2011 12:00 am
Great shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great shoes! I can’t find my feet size in the local Mall everywhere but I can find them here at Amazon. Great price too. Will buy again.
Joel Golden on Sat, 24th Sep 2011 12:00 am
Comfort
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been wearing this particular style of Rockport shoes for years and years. Comfort, quality and durability is why Rockport shoes are second to none.
J. C. Jordan on Mon, 3rd Oct 2011 12:00 am
Super Comfortable Walking Shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Consumer Reports lead me to these fine shoes several years ago. I’ve never regretted it. I buy a new pair every year. Yea! Rockport WT Classic Walking Shoes.
Evelio F. Lopez on Sun, 30th Oct 2011 12:00 am
Excellent
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will defenitly purchase from this vendor again, item was delivered on a timely manner. It met all of my expectation.
K. Murray on Sun, 6th Nov 2011 12:00 am
Very nice looking shoe!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this shoe for my husband as a gift and he loves them. He raves about how comfortable and durable they are.
R. Ramage on Fri, 2nd Dec 2011 12:00 am
Continues to be a great shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have worn similar Rockports for years. Typically wear them for every day business casual work use. The last me about a year, are comfortable and provide good support. Highly recommend them.
M. Black on Mon, 19th Dec 2011 12:00 am
Very comfortable and well constructed
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I’ve purchased over a dozen pair of these shoes over the past decade. The fit very comfortably and are well constructed. I have always purchased the model MWT18. Rockport offers several models called “World Tour” and they are not all alike. These have a nice pebble finish. I believe the inferior models others found were not the MWT18. Many years ago, they came out with the World Tour 2000, which was far inferior. At that time, Macy’s discontinued carrying the MWT18. My only complaint about these shoes is that they perform poorly on wet surfaces. Their light-weight Vibram(tm) sole doesn’t grip to wet surfaces.
Marvin R. Doering on Sun, 15th Jan 2012 12:00 am
Stiff
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
While undoubtedly a fine shoe it is a little stiff for my taste. I’m not sure I will be able to wear it except occasionally. They make better ones at Rockport.
W. Barrier on Sat, 21st Jan 2012 12:00 am
Not quite as good as I expected
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
They are very good quality construction. They provide good support. The shoe fits well.
They are Superior in comfort to my “dress shoes” but not quite what I had expected from a “walking shoe”. After upgrading the inserts, it became a very comfortable shoe but still did not offer the shock absorption expected. I would buy them again but my expectations are changed.
Dennis M. Olson on Thu, 26th Jan 2012 12:00 am
Rockport Shoes
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
Rockport’s are always as advertised. Comfortable and well constructed. They generally run wider than other shoe brands of the same width. Overall satisfied with the purchase.
amanooensis on Fri, 17th Feb 2012 12:00 am
Fits right, looks good – some shortcuts in quality
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I have worn Rockport walking shoes for years, but this is the first time I tried the World Tour Classic model. On the basis of other reviews I was concerned about the size — some people think they’re too big, some say they run small. Well, in my experience the fit was perfect.
This was important to me, because the other model I’ve been wearing (Prowalker) is in fact now running smaller than it used to. Weird. Based on comments from other users here, evidently there is some real inconsistency in Rockport’s overall quality control since they moved production to Vietnam. So, maybe I just got lucky, who knows.
I have the Nubuck version of the shoe, and I suspect the material is more pliable than on other shoes made of so-called “tumbled leather.” In any case, the shoes I received fit right out of the box. And, to my pleasant surprise, they still fit fine even after having custom orthotics inserted in place of the original footpad.
Ironically, I had the shoes for a day or so before I read the tag that had come with them. The tag bears the “American Podiatric Medial Association Seal of Acceptance” which is described on the Amazon product page. I don’t know if that Seal means anything, but I will say that the shoes seem quite stable and give plenty of support.
The construction of the upper could be better, where the laces and tongue join with the front of the shoe. There’s a very large, rough-edged piece of leather and stitching at that point, which could rub the top of a person’s foot, especially if they have a very high arch.
It was strange and disconcerting to find that, because the rest of the shoe’s interior is quite smooth. I thought it would be an issue for me, but luckily it has not been, and I’ve worn the shoes a couple of days with good results so far.
The chocolate nubuck is a good-looking color and design for casual or dress-down wear. All things considered, I think it was a good choice at the special sale price Amazon offered when I got mine. But I do not think I’d be nearly as happy if I’d paid $80 or $90 or whatever the “list” price is. Try to catch a sale if you can.