Customer Reviews Rockport World Tour Classic Walking Shoe

I was expecting a more comfortable shoe for the price of this shoe.

I found a significant flaw in two pair and then switched to Dunham. The shoes are very comfortable, seem true to size, and are well styled. But on two pair the eyelets had rough inside surfaces that immediately started causing abrasion on the laces. The abrasion was readily felt and heard as I pulled the laces through the eyelets. A clear case of poor quality control and poor materials. For an alternative, albeit more expensive, I found the Dunham Midland Oxford excellent.

Was once an excellent walking shoe, but just like the New Balance 928 these have gone cheap, short, and narrow. I wish these companies would accurately size their shoes. It would save everyone a lot of trouble. I bought a pair of 13 EE, but they feel like a 12 M. I am going to try a pair of Birkinstocks or Clarks next.

I tried this shoe twice. The first time there was a slight lump of some sort in the sole in the forefoot area that became uncomfortable. I sent them back. A year later, I gave them another shot. The 2nd pair had a bad lace eyelet. It was crimped improperly and left sharp edges that instantly frayed the shoe lace. Also, the leather looked really fake. Very shiny and plastic looking. I would have lived with that, but the eyelet was a big problem. Fit was true to size and shoes were comfortable and would have not required any break-in period. Rockports used to be good, but two serious quality problems is concerning.

I have always bought Rockport pro walkers in the past and they have served me well over the past 20 years. I stand in a casino for 10 hrs at a time. I tried these world tour classics and although the size ordered is the same I have always worn these are extremely uncomfortable and hard on my feet. Too narrow and not enough cushion in the soles. After wearing them for a week I returned to my old pair which is 18 months old and much more comfortable even though they are extremely worn.

I've been wearing this model shoe for about 20 years now and found them to be very comfortable. However, I just returned a pair of these shoes because the XW width is about 1/4" narrower (measured at the widest part of the sole) than my previous pair of shoes (2 years old) and they don't feel comfortable anymore. Even worse was that there was also a vertical seam on the lower exterior of the shoes (between the toe and inside arch) that never used to be there and doesn't show in any pictures of the shoes. I'm guessing that it may be a patch job, trying to save on leather. Anyway, I'm unfortunately going to have to look for some other, wider, better quality shoe. Nice knowing you, Rockport!

These do not feel like Rockports used to. There is virtually no arch support and no comfort in the sole. Rockports used to be the most comfortable shoe around - apparently not anymore. This shoe is not worth what it costs.

Usually like Rockports, but this has poor construction. Pad sewn at distal portion of laces [ inside ] not covered & rubs top of foot when walking.

Disappointed -- looking for a very comfortable walking shoe. Remember Rockport as such and read good reviews -- it was not to be. This Rockport was not comfortable at all. The sole is basically hard plastic and feels like it. Only way to wear these shoes is to buy gel inserts. Very disappointing.

Not very substantial cushioning. Nice and snug around opening. Arch support OK. Felt very comfortable when I first tried on but this quickly changed. Returned in favor of a Dunham Windsor.

These shoes are the most uncomfortable pair I have ever owned. After about 3 hours in the shoes my feet started to hurt. I even tried gel inserts and I still have foot pain.