RockportMen's Eureka Walking Shoe

I wanted a classic, rugged-looking shoe and, from the looks of it, these Dockers Overtones looked to be perfect. However, these shoes were a little too heavy for my liking so I had to send them back. I'm all about the comfort of my shoes, so these just didn't do the trick. This led me to the Rockport Eureka Walking Shoes. Let me tell you that they were exactly what I was looking for in a pair of shoes. The Rockports are not only comfortable, but they look great, too! The shoe has more than 28,000 reviews, all with many outstanding ratings. I found a great way to test them out to determine their comfort, and that's on the treadmill.UPDATE: Unfortunately, I am returning the shoes. My initial thoughts on the shoes was a bit premature. As others have mentioned, the tongue on the left shoe is too short, resulting in the corner of the tongue digging into my ankle. I've given enough time (walking on a treadmill for miles) to break them in to see if that would correct the problem. Also, I was in a fast food restaurant while they were mopping the floor, and I walked outside the wet area where there was simply a lightly damp area, and I slide as thought I was on a skating rink. I love the style and fit of the shoe until I start walking. It appears there may be a quality control problem. I've read numerous reviews about the issue and yet it continues to be a problem. I changing my rating from a 5 to a 3. I hope the company will correct the issue, because the shoe is a great shoe! The shoes were made in India. I do believe that my problem is not everyone's problem, and every shoe manufactured does not have this problem, therefore, I am still recommending the shoe with a 3 rating.

I purchased the dark brown in size 10.5. My shoe size ranges from 9.5 to 10.5 depending on the brand and style, so I have had mixed results ordering shoes online but these fit perfectly. I bought them because I needed a walking shoe and have heard good things about the Rockport brand, but these are also nice enough to be an "everyday" shoe and can even be worn in an office with a more casual / business casual dress code. They are comfortable to wear all day. The shoelaces are also durable and sturdy, so they seem like they will last awhile.The color is also accurate. It is a darker brown and therefore can be worn with slacks or jeans and looks pretty good with both. These shoes also seem slightly narrow so they are not clunky like some can be, but this might mean that those with wide feet might need a wider size or a wider shoe.The only minor complaint would be that the tongue of the shoe is a bit long, and can be a bit hard at first. However, I think with more frequent wear this won't be an issue.

First thing you do when you get a new pair of shoes? You smell the leather or what is claimed to be leather. Believe me these shoes are not 100% leather from a bovine species. They are synthetic and are man-made leather It says so right on the label on the bottom of the shoe as well as the tongue label. Why do these manufacturers (and Amazon) get away with this advertising charade? Amazon doesn't seem to care one way or the other with their product advertising. Well, I'm likely going to keep them. The picture that is shown is precisely what you get. They look sturdy and they are sturdy. The stitching is good. The tongue is not particularly short or long - it just sort of blends with the shoe. Some people say the tongue is very short and maybe their batch version was that way, but not this one. The insole, like every insole on every shoe I have purchased in the last decade is far from ideal. It's a cheap foam type and only a few mm thick. It won't last very long if you weigh over 150 pounds. I immediately remove it and insert my own gel foam insoles and it improves the comfort level immensely. The Dr Scholl's memory foam might work, but mine are more substantial so that adds at least another 8 or $10 to the original cost. So far as sizing goes, I ordered a 10 wide and that was correct for my foot. My normal dress shoe size is about 9 1/2-10 depending on the manufacturer. I have a couple of pairs that are 10 1/2 and are more comfortable in that style. You're better off if you order above and maybe your usual and then return the one you don't use. I usually give it a little extra, considering the insole replacement that is almost always desired. These shoes fit me nicely even with the replacement insole. I'm going to walk around the house for a few days and keep them clean. I fully expect that my feet will have malodor to them after walking around, especially with the summer months. That's the nature of shoes that aren't made of 100% leather - they cannot breathe and the manufacturers assume most consumer's are ignorant about that. You will likely pay another $20 if it is 100% leather upper. I'll just trade off with some other summer type shoes and stick to my antifungal microsized powder to ward off any foot fungus. The color is pleasant and will match very much any kind of clothing you wear. I'm not hard on shoes so if these last 8 or 10 years as my others have lasted then I'll be happy.UPDATE 4/2: I decided to try the 10 X wide and I'm glad I did. Much more comfortable and the toes like the extrawidth . My rt foot is slightly larger than the other due to venous disease so this extra width helps. I still have some room for my gelfoam insoles if I so choose, but I'll stick with the standard insoles for the moment. Shoes were delivered promptly others to be returned. Easy to order, easy to return. Nice looking and sturdy shoes for walking and errands. Promotional material should say upfront leather - man-made or PU (polyurethane, not smelly, but it might if I wear them too long).