Description
From the manufacturer
DESIGNED FOR STYLE, ENGINEERED FOR COMFORT
Since 1971, Rockport has seamlessly blended casual design with innovative technologies. Our shoes are made to power your everyday to live a life in motion.
COMFORT
Introducing upgraded Rockport footwear, enhanced footbeds now with added layers of cushioning and support.
QUALITY
Expertly designed, high-quality footwear to evolve Rockport’s Premium Comfort, Technology and Features portfolio into best-in-class- product.
INNOVATION
Engineered for comfort, flexible and lightweight shoes offer easy, effortless, all-day wear.
ALL DAY STYLE
Rockport blends casual designs with innovative technologies. Our shoes are made to power your everyday to live a life in motion.
ESTABLISHED 1971
Rockport was born out of a simple idea – to make dress shoes more comfortable by leveraging the engineering and technology used in active sneakers
Additional information
| Department : | mens |
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| Date First Available : | April 25, 2024 |
| Manufacturer : | Rockport |
| ASIN : | B0D2PKBKST |
| Best Sellers Rank: | #8 in Men's Walking Shoes |
| Customer Reviews: | 27,067 ratings |
timlash –
At a certain point in life, a man reaches a deeper understanding. A viewpoint that permanently alters his worldview, and makes him question all that came before. This can happen slowly, as experience and knowledge grows, and ultimately crystalizes around a kernel of this new perspective. Or it can happen suddenly, in an epiphany of recognition that forces a foundational frame of reference adjustment. Yesterday I experienced the latter, and I wanted to share it in case any of you have yet to reach a similar point. As enter the fall of life, I feel compelled to offer this new personal world order in the hope that you may benefit longer than I will likely enjoy.While this change thunder-struck me suddenly yesterday, some background will help put the revelation in proper context. It all started with the bankruptcy of Sears. Sears engaged in a foolhardy acquisition strategy during the 1980’s of retail and non-retail businesses that would be completely undercut by the digital revolution of the 1990’s. The debt accumulated from these various acquisitions would drag on company financial statements for decades as revenues slowly eroded to online shopping alternatives. Finally, in the face of an unmanageable October 2018 debt payment of $134 million, Sears declared Chapter 11. Eddie Lampert made several attempts to secure funding for a reorganization strategy, but they would all ultimately fail. None of this impacted me until the end of 2019 when the last Sears in Jacksonville closed.At that point I had a shoe problem. For decades I had purchased brown four-hole lace-up suede loafers from Sears. They were a store brand that sold for $30 or $40. I had probably purchased a dozen or more pair of these. I would often buy two or three pair at a time so I wouldn’t need to return to the store so often as they wore out. But now Sears and my default shoe choice were gone! Panic ensued. I started searching the internet for the manufacturer of this shoe which I had enjoyed for so many years. The hope was that another distribution channel would emerge, or that a transition to online sales could be found. No luck. So at the dawn of COVID-19, I was facing an existential shoe crisis.It was about March 2020 when my last trusty Sears loafers were at end-of-life. Most real world retail was shuttered, and supply chain disruption was in full force. There were no shoes to buy. Finally, a local Rack Room reopened and I scoured the shelves for a suitable replacement. I eventually settled for a deck style shoe that was only mildly stylistically objectionable, but seemed acceptably comfortable as one of the very few models offered in wide width. For nearly two and a half years this daily worn (weekday) pair of shoes sustained me. Last week I was forced back to the retail experience for a hopefully improved selection of casual shoe options.Did I find an improved post-COVID selection? Hell no, I did not! It was WAY worse. There were no wide offerings at all! Three shoe store visits left me cursing the pathetic state of IRL retail, and the stupid business people who were essentially forcing me to shop online. So home to Amazon I went, with the name of an untried shoe brand and model seen in a store. It was a pleasing looking set of footwear that I was going to gamble might be suitable. And the size variety available on Amazon was breathtaking. All the sizes I was familiar with, that were completely missing from any store, were available with a click. I don’t know when stores decided that they couldn’t offer size selection. They certainly did in the 1970’s! How did they lose that ability? Anyway, shoes selected and ordered online with delivery anticipated in a couple days. Fine.Ladies and gentleman, this is it. These Rockport Oxford Eureka Walking Shoes are THE most comfortable shoes I have ever owned…bar none. I am gobsmacked by how comfortable these shoes are. Eureka is right! I think back to pre-Rockport me and shake my head in sorrow. Poor fella. Stuck in a rut of frugally driven brick-and-mortar retail based consumption resulting in the bare minimum of utility. Not even guessing about the possibility that such a paradigm shift could be out there. Who knows what might have been if that version of me had found these shoes earlier? Years of an improved outlook on life is the most obvious missed opportunity. Perhaps he would have turned to philanthropy? Trying to engineer life improvements for those around him in an effort to induce similar outlook-altering reactions in society’s less fortunate? I literally skipped around the house yesterday sharing the good news with my family. I haven’t skipped since a 1973 visit to Cedar Point with my Aunt Fran. Eureka my friends. Eureka indeed. If you’re in need, I beg you to give these shoes a try. If I can convince just one of you, then this lunchtime prose will have been worth it.
R. W. –
I like these shoes, just wore them today for the first time. They were very comfortable and felt like I was walking “on air”. I really like the leather tan color as well. At first I was concerned as they seemed tight, but I don’t have a wide foot so getting a wide size was not an option. These shoes are beginning to conform to my feet and I’m sure will continue to provide support as well.I would suggest to get a size larger than you normally would. I take a size 12 in US, I bought a size 13 and they have just the right amount of space for my toes. Made in India.
Kelly –
My husband recently got himself a pair of Rockport Men’s Eureka Walking Shoes, and he’s pleased with them.Firstly, the shoes are made of genuine leather, which not only looks great but is also easy to clean and maintain. They’ve got a classic look that seems to get better with time.Comfort-wise, he says they’re excellent. The latex foam footbed provides generous cushioning, which helps reduce foot fatigue during long walks or standing. The moisture-wicking mesh lining adds to the comfort by keeping his feet cool and dry.For someone who’s on his feet a lot, the impact-absorbing EVA midsole is a big plus. It’s flexible and lightweight, providing good shock absorption with each step. The rubber outsole offers durability and ensures a stable stride on various surfaces, which is important for daily wear.He also mentioned that the San Crispino construction gives the shoes a wide base of support, contributing to all-day stability. This feature is particularly appreciated when he’s walking for extended periods.Overall, he’s very satisfied with the Rockport Eureka Walking Shoes. They’re comfortable, stylish in color, and offer the support he needs for his daily activities. If you’re looking for reliable walking shoes, these are recommended.
JLH –
I just counted the Rockport shoes that I have in my house. There are TEN pair. I have another pair at our lake house. I am a long time Rockport fan, but have been disappointed over the last few years with what I have seen from them and what I have gotten when I ordered. I ran a distribution company that I owned for many years and was on my feet a lot. I always wore Rockport Pro Walkers. In fact, I used to buy at least two pair every couple of years of identical shoes and would rotate them during the week to allow time for them to dry out between wearings. I also like wearing lighter shoes as that give me a “fresh” look. In fact, I wore off white and khaki shoes so long that I grew to hate wearing dark colored shoes. I have ordered several pair of Rockports over the last few years. I returned two pair that were advertised as “off white” and did not appear to be “off white” to me at all. They were instead a light green shade and looked awful. I got one pair about three years ago that were close to what I wanted and I kept them. I ordered another pair that were labeled as white and kept them even though I felt that they were too far on the “stiff” side. I refer to that because years ago, before Rockport was sold and re-sold and got caught up in a debt-burdened bankruptcy, you could buy a pair of Pro Walkers, put them on, and they felt ‘broke-in” as soon as you put them on.I am happy to report two things with the Eureka walking shoe. One, off white absolutely looks like the old off-white that I am used to. Two, this pair reminded me of the “old and better” Rockports that I was so fond of. I put them on, walked around in them and liked them immediately. The first time that I wore them for several hours, I did not even think about any stiffness or the need to “break them in”. That, to me, is a big deal. This Eureka shoe is the closest thing that I have seen in years to the old Rockport that I knew and loved.
11 –
These are the best shoes I’ve ever owned, and I don’t give that statement easily. These have been my daily walkers now going on 3 years. they obviously show some signs of wear but they are still completely together and no holes! like you would expect with other shoes. comfy to walk in for miles and they are still winterproof. best of all, I got these for a great price and now, today, you can finance it with amazon? need a new pair of shoes but are stuck in a rut? this will help you walk out of it. I’m going with rockport next time, too. Eureka, it’s a no-brainer! get them.funny thing, when I got these shoes one lace seemed way shorter than the other one even though they were laced the same and they were the same length when I finally took them out and replaced them.
jens4jesus –
One of my family members have very wide, very high feet and it is a true task to find shoes that fit. These shoes actually fit! This is the first time I ever heard< "I feel like I am walking on a cloud". Normally, I either buy adjustable slides but he needed something that covered his feet. These shoes are high quality. There is a lot more stitching than glue, giving me the hopes that these shoes will last.They look good, feel good and they are definitely keepers. I will buy more Rockport shoes when necessary as they are one of the few companies that sell EEEE shoes. What a relief! My search is over and I won the quest. And to think I was just buying the name; well, the name now means more than 'status', it means QUALITY!
Buys right –
Had to learn that a plain “12” is a 12D. Returned a 12W. Incidentally, the wider ones I returned had someone else’s return label in the box?! Easy return and for well. Have used them for years as the only shoe I wear/take on long trips as they can be dressy and casual.
Jon aka The Wizard –
I had been buying a different style of Rockport walkers that wore through the heels in under 3 months, while still looking almost new otherwise. I switched to this style and have been very pleased. They have a good quality upper and a better material for the sole and heel. These look like they will last much longer, I will buy again in the future.
LAURIE F –
Bought for husband who has had Rockport’s in the past. He is standing on his feet for many hours at a time and these are great. He has an arthritic ankle due to a serious past injury and these shoes are great
Honest Abe –
I work in an office where casual dress is the norm. I can wear these with a tie or open collar. The materials are excellent. All leather uppers. Does not stain. Water dries and no marks afterwards. Very comfortable. True to size. These are very good looking shoes. I wore a similar style shoe made by Nunn Bush before these. Nunn Bush gel sole beat these Rockports in the comfort aspect but the Nunn Bush sole wore out within a year and the side of the NBush shoes lost their firmness. After a while it was I wasn’t wearing a shoe. It was like I was wearing two deflated tires on my feet. These Rockports are built solid. You lose a little in comfort but the Rockports are a much better shoe overall and they look better than NBush.