Rockport Men's Sharp and Ready Colben Oxford

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If youre interested in these shoes (possibly any other Rockports), I have two recommendations 1) Order at lest 1/2 a size smaller than your usualy shoe size 2) Order a good pair of comfortable insoles, and immediately throw out the ones that come with the shoes When considering these shoes, I saw a couple of reviewers suggest ordering at least a 1/2 size down from your usual shoe. Despite those warnings, I ordered my usual size 11. After all, one main reason I looked at Rockports was I wanted a roomy shoe for my wide feet. Sure enough, they felt over sized and clunky, almost like I was a kid wearing my big brothers hand-me-downs. They were so roomy I considered getting size 10, but exchanged them for 10.5 instead. The 10.5 pair fit much better, though I was tempted to go down even smaller. However, I needed new shoes (my old pair were literally falling apart) and didnt feel like doing the return/reorder dance again. After a week of wearing them to work, I noticed my feet and lower legs feeling very strained, which traveled up to my lower back. I remembered another reviewer recommended replacing the insoles immediately. So I picked some up, and it has made a WORLD of difference. They also reduce a bit of the excess roominess in the shoe. Im not sure why Rockport uses such cheap insoles, this was the first time I ever had to replace what came with my shoe. Once I got them to fit and wear comfortable, I liked them quite a bit. I got black, and the brown leather layer above the sole looks sharp IMO. The width is very comfortable, which has always been a top concern for me with leather shoes. The sole is thick and appears quite durable. Once I put some polish on the black leather, they looked fantastic. Maybe more effort than some want to put into their shoes, but honestly theyre a solid pair at a good price if youre aware of the issues above.

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These are good looking, comfortable shoes. I did have to massage the leather at the heal a bit at first because it rubbed at the top. I frequently have this problem so dealing with it was not really a concern. They are a little darker than they appear on the screen—somewhere between milk chocolate and semi-sweat chocolate. They are light weight and comfortable, and actually look pretty sharp. They respond well to a little polish. A great choice with khakis or chinos.

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Nice shoes. Very comfortable. They appear to be holding up well and do not yet show signs of wear/scuffing. There are a few things Id like to point out about the shoes though: 1. The run big. I knew that going in, and I ordered a 1/2 size down. Even so, they still feel large/loose. I dont know that Id recommend a full size down, but that might be the best thing to do. 2. Im not crazy about the laces. Theyre not exactly the "brittle spaghetti" type laces of some dress shoes, but theyre in that family. I usually have to retie them a time or two each day, but its not a deal breaker. 3. The picture on Amazon shows them with adiPRENE (by Adidas) cushioning. I think previous models had that, but these shoes have truTECH cushioning. All-in-all, I like these shoes a lot, and I would order another pair.

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I bought these a week before heading out on vacation in Morocco where we were going to be doing a ton of walking. I was afraid I wouldnt have time to break them in properly. No need to worry, these shoes fit perfectly and we walked for 10 days over ancient city streets, steps, hills and everything in between. They were perfectly comfortable and had the right amount of tread. Id buy another pair in a second as they are that comfortable. Classic almost boring style blends in with everything.

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I love Rockport brand. These shoes are everything I expected, except for soft. They dont have the traditional soft insole that I expect in this style of shoe for them. These are not good for walking or being on your feet like they have been in the past.

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