Rockport Men's Style Leader 2 Bike Toe Oxford

RECOMMENDED PURCHASE. I have to wear orthotics for life, and these shoes are orthotics friendly. I wear them on daily basis along with suits. They are not the most elegant shoes but the most comfortable I have used. I have these shoes treated with black shoe polish paste and polish them every tree weeks and the leather keeps looking as good as new. I have owned a pair for 2 years and I had to change them due to not uniform light sole wear (caused by a foot condition) but the leather still looks as good as new. BTW I suffer from high arch (known as pes cavus or supinated feet) since childhood. After turning 25 and gaining weight this condition has contributed to lower back pain and sometimes plantar fasciitis (heel pain). To reduce these inconveniences, I have to wear orthotics for life, and I have irregular sole wear and finding a dress shoe that is friendly with orthotics it’s no easy task. Hope this review helps people with same conditions. Beware, orthotic should be prescribed by a specialist. These shoes don’t replace orthotic inlays, just are friendly with them.

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I hate wearing dress shoes but have to for work. So whenever I travel for business I usually bring a pair of more casual shoes for going out on the town with colleagues as we often do after meetings. Wearing size 13-14 shoes means traveling with an extra pair is difficult. I wanted to find a pair of shoes that was business-attire appropriate (these arent formal), wouldnt break the bank, and above all COMFORTABLE enough to wear all day/night. I tried Ecco and other supposedly all-day comfort dress shoes but to no avail. I was beginning to think such a shoe didnt exist. I overlooked these initially since the lower price made me think they couldnt possibly be as good or better than Ecco but after trying them on I was sold. THESE are the shoes I was looking for all along. I have never owned a more comfortable a pair of business/dress shoes. Now I just bring one pair of shoes on trips and if I go out on the town with colleagues I can just keep these on. I wouldnt wear them with a tux (i never wear a tux anyway) but they are fine for office/work, jacket and tie, presentations at meetings/conferences etc., and since they arent patent leather (and even less shiny than they appear in the photo), they also dress down acceptably with jeans. I used to throw off my work shoes the instant I got home. After getting these, I started noticing that I would subconsciously keep them on all night. Now THAT is the ultimate indicator of comfort.

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Believe the reviews you read. These shoes are absolutely fabulous. They are incredibly comfortable and light. And, as my wife can attest, my feet dont seem to smell as bad after a whole day wearing them at work. As soon as I put them on I said, "Oh. Oh wow. These are nice." Initially I was unsure if I should get a 9 or 9.5. I usually wear a 9.5 in athletic shoes and 9 in dress shoes. I went with the 9.5 and I am glad I did. They fit and feel more like my athletic shoes. One of the first things I noticed after walking in them for a few minutes was how light they felt. So I went to my office at home and put them on the scale. My old shoes measured at 397 grams each. The new Rockports came in at a svelte 270 grams each. After walking in them the last few days, I can can attest that the reduced weight is noticeable. I cant speak to how they hold up after a long period of time, but I will try to give an update six months to a year from now. However, if you are in the market for a classically stylish and comfortable dress shoe to wear to work everyday, you should definitely consider purchasing this shoe. Very happy with my purchase. Update (May 29, 2019): It has been more than two years since I purchased these shoes and they are holding up very well. They have a few scuffs in the toe area but thats to be expected after near daily use for 2+ years. I will definitely buy these shoes again.

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Been wearing these shoes now for a week and am very happy. They are extremely light but still provide good support and are very comfortable. The shoes also appear to be airport safe (or, more precisely, Court safe) and look good. My only gripe is the shoelaces are made from a slightly slick material so dont bind well when tied (they just keep slipping undone). Otherwise, these are great shoes.

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Shipping was on time, the shoe looks good and was in good condition (no scratches or defects) but the quality of the shoe seems cheaper than Im used to from Rockport. The soles are thinner, shoe overall is very light which is not necessarily a bad thing, but the insole is terrible. Its very thin, has no arch support, no cushion at the heel or toe. I purchased Dr. Scholls inserts for my last pair that was worn out and put them in these which make them much more comfortable. I didnt have to do that with my other Rockports till after at least a year and here I had to do it just to make it through the my first day. For my job I do a lot of walking so the insole arch support and comfort is very important to me.

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