Shoe buying on line is a like shooting balloons at a carnival for a prize.  My last pair of "on line" Rockport's seemed adequate, but less than ideal.  10 months later (it took me that long to decide they weren't adequate) I've decided that I can't wear them anymore and will be donated to the Goodwill.

So, I was apprehensive about these.  I'd seen them in a shoe store a long way from home on a day that afforded no time to sit and fit.

I have a somewhat narrow foot and am at the mercy of how the designers place the lacing holes to give me some room to tighten them down.  I snugged them down just a bit and wore them all day at work yesterday (office setting).  Not only were they a nice fit, they had a surprising amount of cushioning.  I wonder how long THAT will last.

Right now, I'm giving them 4 stars since I don't know how they will hold up (I have 4 other pair of Rockports; my "daily" ones have lasted 5 years and are still in great shape), but am already more satisfied than I was with my last on line Rockport experience.

This may be my first multi colored shoe (running shoes not included) and they go well with my typical color scheme when I'm not in a suit.