I owned an  earlier version of this boot. As a matter of fact l owned two pairs (black & brown) since 1996. They were not just rugged but waterproof to booth.  When I saw the exact boot on amazon I was all excited  to have the updated version and quickly donated my old pairs to charity.

When my order arrived I was sorely disappointed. This is nothing like my old Rockport  Boots. This pair is made out of cheap sticky rubber in the name of leather. I understand that the company outsourced manufacturing overseas but did they outsource quality control too? This is sad because Rockport used to be synonymous with quality shoes.

If you are considering this boots because of acclaimed Rockport quality I pray you save your money and try another brand. I will be hitting my local malls this fall to try out boots in person rather than purchasing online based on past brand reputation and quality.