My first exposure to Rockport dress shoes were the ones my father owned: casual leather shoes, with pillow-like Vibram outer soles. Nice comfortable shoes, if you're wearing jeans or kackis, but nothing you would want to wear with a suit & tie, or even a sports jacket & tie.

These shoes, however, are in an entirely different/higher class: high quality smooth leather, along with leather outer soles. But one thing that hasn't changed is the comfort -- I don't know that I've ever had another pair of leather soled shoes that are as comfortable, flexible and supportive (arch-wise) as these. My go-to brand or shoes are Johnston & Murphy -- primarily because of their quality and consistent sizing. However, these Rockports have me thinking twice about my allegiance to J&M.

So, if you're looking for a high quality, nice looking dress shoe, that are extremely comfortable for all-day wear, these are the shoes!