I purchased these under the impression that they might either have the sheen as shown in the product picture, or could at least shine up to that level - they do not and can not.  As a casual shoe, it's on the ever so slightly dressy side, but they do not really fit into a conservative work environment.  The toe is a bit too thick to be dressy, and the thick rubber "border" that the sole creates around the toe simply is not all that classy.  The product images shown simply

The soles are squeaky on polished marble or tile floors, even though there is no obvious unusual wear - I suspect it is simply the material used. I find myself occasionally walking on the ball of my toe to avoid the embarrassing squeak.  I did not discover this problem until they were well worn, broken in, and entirely unreturnable.  The heel may wear quite quickly because the rubber is so soft, so taps may be requisite IF these fit you well - see below.

The leather is not quite leather.  I have older Rockports that have been made of far more pliable and comfortable, higher quality leather that broke in quite nicely.  These are somewhat harsh pleather with the soft but overly thick lining that provides cushioning but no real comfort.  They will crease to no end (and by no means gracefully) and can be stiff and painful to break in. My toes were blistered and calloused after one extended walking period: not the sign of a shoe meant for extended walking. Although the insole is comfortable, you may find your toes pinched from above if the leather does not break in properly until it does so.

I'd avoid blindly buying these online, but first trying them on in the store to make sure this is not a problem. I suspect the design of the shoe at my size (8W) is a bit off.  The shoes felt snug when I first tried them on, indoors on carpet, and for the first day or two of walking around outside.  After a week or two of breaking in, they'd clearly stretched out significantly, so that my foot could shift around even tied down tightly.

Ultimately, this is not a model I would purchase again, and I may have to think twice about buying Rockport at all in the future if the materials do not improve.