It took a few wearings for these shoes to stretch enough to completely conform to my feet but the results are definitely worth it.  I don't know if it is true with everyone, but my left foot is slightly wider than my right.  I always buy this type of casual shoe in a slightly larger size, going one half size up, yet try to stay with the medium width.  Because of that combination this shoe was rather tight on my left foot and I was unable to wear them for a full day until I had "broken them in".  Now the left shoe has stretched to the point where it fits me perfectly and I can easily wear it all day.  Definitely a positive factor for buying leather.

The shoes are basic looking so I am actually able to wear them in slightly dressy situations when I know I will be standing for long periods of time.  The arch support is not quite pronounced enough for my specific arch problem so I have taken out the foot bed liner which comes with the shoe and replaced it with an orthotic product I buy in the drug store.  I have to wear this support in all my shoes so I'm not counting that situation as a negative aspect for this brand or this shoe in particular.

I am quite happy with this shoe and that has emboldened me to try other Rockport styles.  The shoes are very well made, are comfortable, and this style and color doesn't scream "tennis shoe" when I wear it.  I'm very pleased.

Edit:  For some reason one of the pictures of the shoe which accompanies my review has a pink lining and pink band around the sole.  That is not the shoe I bought.  My shoe is solid black with a gray lining.