Customer Reviews Rockport World Tour Classic Walking Shoe

I realize my assessment cuts against the grain of just about every other purchaser/wearer of this shoe, but here is my view. For my foot, comfort and support, the Rockport WC is quite deficient. In a nutshell, this is what I will warn ... if you are like me and need a shoe with a generous toe box, this shoe will pinch and disappoint. There is simply too much taper through the arch to the toe; and yes, I tried the wide version of the shoe and it proved way too wide and sloppy. It’s a ‘toe box’ issue.

I am a long time wearer of the World Tour Classic. As a teacher, I spend lots of time on my feet and these shoes were perfect for me. The size and comfort have always been just right for me. Unfortunately, it seems that Rockport has decided to save a few pennies by modifying the shoe. They moved production to India and changed the quality. The latest pairs (black and brown) I bought were much stiffer that all earlier pairs. I've always ordered a Wide style. But the new pair seemed narrower. The leather uppers are much stiffer than before. The tongue is shorter. Even the laces are shorter. The insole was so uncomfortable that I tried using gel inserts, but that didn't help. The soles have all the flexibility and comfort of concrete. I used to wear these shoes all day long with no problem. Now, the heels and balls of my feet ache after just a few hours. I wore these shoes for two months to make sure that the discomfort wasn't due to the fact the shoes hadn't been broken in. After two months, they are even more uncomfortable. I am sad that Rockport felt the need to cheapen their standards to save a few cents. I would willingly pay dollars more to have a comfortable shoe. I will never buy another pair again as long as Rockport keeps making them the same way.

Maybe the most uncomfortable shoe ever made. Rockport used to have a great product, but this last pair has made me re think this brand. I'll stick to Ecco from now on.

For years I have been buying this style of shoe and the Pro Walker for my husband and recently, four pairs of shoes that I have bought have been so narrow he cannot even get his foot all the way into the shoe.

Rockport has changed their fit, 4 XW is not wide at all and I have been wearing these for years.