Returning these shoes for one major reason and one minor.

The major reason is they are way too small. I bought a pair of Rockports in 2016 at size 10w and they were a good width, but a bit long. They ended up being comfy and I dealt with it because I was abroad. They came apart at the seams, but I got a good thousand miles out of them if not more. I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't last longer, because I have running shoes with more miles and are still solid.

Anyway, these shoes are too thin. Way too thin. There is a significant width difference between these and my other Rockports, about 1/4-1/2 inch. Ten minutes in and my feet were cramping.

The minor reason is that they are poor quality. They sound like paper, are thin, and have weird padding. The heel is padded and feels raised. The material is not something I've felt before and can describe, but honestly felt a bit like paper? The sole was also a surprise because it is a foamy, flip-flop like material. So, while I give most shoes a chance, I honestly don't think these shoes would last long. The quality is not as good as generic superstore shoes.

I thought I'd give Rockport one more chance. They didn't impress me.