Rockport Men's Margin Oxford

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Ive had great luck with Rockports in the past and the Margin Oxfords are no exception. I bought these for dress casual wear in the office. They are true to size and quite comfortable right out of the box. After a brief break-in period they are nearly as comfortable as sneakers. They look great too! Update: Ive now had these shoes for 2 1/2 years, wearing them daily for work, and they still feel good and look good. I did just replace the laces which prompted me to look up when I bought the shoes - out of curiosity. They do get scuffed around the toes after a while but a quick shine brings them back. I use the original insoles and they have held up nicely. The soles have some wear but not bad for the mIles Ive put on them. I bumped my rating up to five stars because its rare for me to be able to wear a pair of shoes this long. Add the comfort and understated, classic look and you have a winner. I will definitely look at a second pair if and when I manage to wear this pair out.

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I had previously bought the same shoes in brown so I knew they would fit. Im 71 and feet enlarge with age so I need to be particular about what shoes I wear. As Ive aged I discarded several perfectly good shoes solely because they became uncomfortable. These Rockports have a large toe box with I credit for much of the comfort. Ive become a fan of rubber soles. For many years Ive heeded the advice of shoe salesmen that leather soles were preferred because they kept feet cool. That may have been true before climate controlled living/working spaces, but its not true today. To me leather soles are often sold on snob appeal.

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Ive bought this shoe model about every 3 years or so for the last decade+. As far as I can tell, the design of the shoe is the same as it was 3 years ago, the only difference being that my most recent pair of shoes bought in 2018 were made in Vietnam and my prior pair from 2015 were made in China. They still fit the same and seem to be made of the same materials. Overall, this is a very good work shoe that can pass for dress shoes but are much more comfortable. Im concerned about recent reviews stating that they break down quickly compared to the Rockport Margin Oxfords of the past. I can usually get about 3 years out of them before they need replacing, so Ill update this review if I experience any problems.

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These Rockports are excellently crafted and are true to size, pair them with a set of Superfeet insoles and you have magic. The heel and mid-foot taper of the shoe actually makes it fit exceptionally well with no lateral movement of the foot during the step. They are deep enough to accommodate a set of low or medium thickness insoles with no problem. The color and material are as described in appearance and the sole is tennis shoe soft yet has enough resiliency to keep your feet comfortable ALL day. There does not appear to be any sort of shank in the sole/instep so I highly recommend a set of aftermarket insoles. Typical five eyelet lacing and the laces appear to be braided cotton, very well made and they stay tied with no problems. Padded collar and zero hot spots throughout this shoe. Molded outsole is likely not replaceable via a shoe Cobler but I suppose you could try it, very low depth sipes do not attract mud/dirt. Very well made and comfortable, not sure you could ask for more in a shoe priced this well.

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I have been wearing a pair of Rockport Margins in black and a pair in brown just about every day at work for the last 35 years. The heels are soft, so I get them re-heeled a couple of times before I get a new pair about every three to four years. If vertical, I will likely keel over dead in a pair of Rockport Margins. This is the best work shoe there is for office and field wearing if you dont need a cleated sole. I appreciate the plain sole because it is easy to clean off the mud from work sites. I give these with a couple of Mink Oil treatments every year and polish them ( they are REALLY DEEPLY POLISHED) occasionally. Wear them with dress and casual. A wet rag takes off the mud and a brushing keeps them looking fresh The manager at the Rockport outlet where I now buy them would agree with every thing I said here, and he spends his whole day on his feet - in Rockport Margins.

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