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Rockport buying guide

Rockport was founded in 1971 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and is known for comfort-first dress and walking shoes, including the World Tour line. Its Cobb Hill collection covers women's comfort styles. WOOKI carries 230 Rockport styles from $49.99 CAD, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.

Rockport Men’s World Tour Classic Black Dress Shoes K71185Comfort since 1971
Founded
1971
Founders
Saul & Bruce Katz
Started in
Marlborough, MA
Known for
Walking-comfort dress shoes
Sub-line
Cobb Hill (women's)
At WOOKI
230 styles

Most searched at WOOKI

The Rockport models our customers look for most, based on searches on wooki.com and Google over the past year.

Men's dress and walking vs Cobb Hill women's comfort

The men's and women's Rockport lines we stock are built for different days. This is how they differ, going by what Rockport publishes.

Based on Rockport product descriptions. Features vary by style, so check each product page.
FeatureMen's World Tour / NorthfieldWomen's Cobb Hill
Typical stylesOxfords, dress shoes, lace-upsSlip-ons, sneakers, booties, sandals, flats
UpperLeather, including full-grain leather on World Tour ClassicMostly leather, with some nubuck, canvas and denim looks
FootbedSponge EVA footbed (World Tour Classic)EVA footbed (Penfield, Brunswick has a removable one)
SupportWalking Platform Construction for a wide baseSteel shank in Penfield and Brunswick
OutsoleRubber outsole (World Tour Classic)Lightweight EVA outsole (Penfield) or rubber (Brunswick)
WeatherNorthfield: waterproof leatherBrunswick boots: waterproof options
Best forOffice, travel, long days on your feetEveryday errands, casual work, mixed seasons

Popular Rockport models explained

These are the Rockport families our customers buy most, and the details come from the brand's own product descriptions.

Rockport World Tour Classic

World Tour was Rockport's signature walking shoe from the late 1990s to 2015, and the Classic is still one of our top-selling dress shoes. Rockport says its Walking Platform Construction gives a wide base of support with heel and forefoot flexibility. The padded collar and tongue help prevent blisters and lace bruising.

Full-grain leather · Sponge EVA footbed · from $139.99 CAD

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Rockport Get Your Kicks

The Mudguard Blucher is our best-selling Rockport. It's a light casual lace-up with an EVA outsole that absorbs shock, Strobel construction for forefoot flexibility and a memory foam footbed that moulds to your foot. The mesh lining wicks moisture.

Lightweight · Memory foam · from $109.99 CAD

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Rockport Northfield

Northfield belongs to Rockport's Main Route collection, which is built around waterproof leather and a Kinetic Air Circulator footbed meant to keep feet cool and dry. Pick it if you want a traditional oxford for work or dinner.

Waterproof leather · Oxford · from $109.99 CAD

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Rockport Darwyn sandals

Darwyn is our best-selling men's sandal. It has stitch-down construction and a wide base for stability, a PU outsole that absorbs shock and truTECH cushioning at the heel. The mesh lining wicks moisture. You can get it as a quarter-strap, a slingback or a slide.

truTECH heel · PU outsole · from $59.99 CAD

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Cobb Hill Penfield

Penfield is our top-selling Cobb Hill, in mary jane, sling, clog and slip-on versions. Rockport lists an EVA footbed, a leather upper, a steel shank and a lightweight EVA outsole with a forefoot pod, all aimed at reducing foot fatigue on long days.

Leather · Steel shank · EVA footbed · from $49.99 CAD

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Cobb Hill Brunswick

A casual lace-up or buckle boot with a rugged look. The lace-up has a rubber sole, a removable Eco select EVA footbed, a steel shank and a textile lining. The shaft is about calf high and the heel is 1 1/2 inches. Waterproof versions are available.

Waterproof options · 1 1/2" heel · from $144.95 CAD

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How to choose your Rockport shoes

  1. Dress or casual? For the office, pick World Tour Classic or Northfield in black or brown leather. For weekends, Get Your Kicks feels closer to a sneaker but still laces up like a shoe.
  2. Women's comfort. Cobb Hill is Rockport's women's comfort collection. Penfield suits flats and slip-ons, Bailee covers sneakers and slip-ons, and Brunswick and Laurel cover boots and booties.
  3. Season matters. Darwyn sandals are for summer. For wet weather, look at waterproof styles such as Northfield or the waterproof Brunswick boots.
  4. Check each page for width and size notes. Sizing differs from one line to the next, so read the size details on the product page. If you're between sizes, contact us.

A short history of Rockport

  1. 1971Saul Katz and his son Bruce Katz found Rockport in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
  2. 1986Reebok acquires Rockport.
  3. 2005Adidas buys Reebok and keeps Rockport until 2015. World Tour is the brand's signature walking shoe from the late 1990s until 2015.
  4. 2015Adidas sells Rockport to Berkshire Partners and New Balance. Later owners include Crescent Capital (2017) and Charlesbank Capital Partners (2018).
  5. TodayRockport has been owned by Authentic Brands Group since August 2023. The Rockport Group includes Aravon, Dunham and the Cobb Hill collection.

Why buy Rockport at WOOKI

Free shippingCanada & USA, no minimum
30-day free returnsFree return labels in Canada & USA
100% authenticSourced directly from the brand
Canadian retailerShips from Gatineau, Québec

Rockport: frequently asked questions

Does WOOKI sell authentic Rockport?

We buy directly from the brands and authorized distributors, so every pair of Rockport is 100% authentic. We carry 230 Rockport styles at the moment, shipped from Gatineau, Québec, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.

Are Rockport shoes true to size?

It depends on the line and the last, so there is no single rule for every style. Each product page has a size chart, so check it before you order. If you're between sizes or have a wider foot, write to us and we'll help. Returns are free for 30 days.

Does Rockport make waterproof shoes?

Some styles, yes. Rockport's Northfield oxford is built on waterproof leather, and the Cobb Hill Brunswick boots come in waterproof versions. Many dress shoes and sandals are not waterproof, so look for it in the product title or description, where we mark WP and waterproof styles.

Where can I buy Rockport shoes in Canada?

Online at WOOKI. We're a Canadian shop in Gatineau, Québec, and we ship Rockport across Canada (except YT, NT and NU) and the USA for free, with no minimum. Prices run from $49.99 CAD to $199.99 CAD, and orders placed before 4 PM Eastern ship the same business day.

What is the Rockport World Tour?

World Tour was Rockport's signature walking shoe from the late 1990s to 2015. The World Tour Classic dress shoe has full-grain leather, a padded collar and tongue and Walking Platform Construction for a wide base of support. It's still one of our best-selling Rockport dress shoes.

Does Rockport make women's shoes and heels?

Yes. Cobb Hill is Rockport's women's comfort collection, with flats, slip-ons, sandals and boots. We also carry Total Motion pumps and other women's styles. Rockport lists features such as EVA footbeds and steel shanks on many Cobb Hill pairs, so check each page for details.

Does Rockport make boots?

It does. We carry Mitchell Chelsea boots for men and Ryleigh Chelsea boots for women, plus Cobb Hill Brunswick boots in lace-up and buckle styles, some of them waterproof. The Brunswick lace-up has a rubber sole and a heel of 1 1/2 inches, according to Rockport.

Is Cobb Hill made by Rockport?

Yes. Cobb Hill is Rockport's women's comfort collection, and it's part of the Rockport Group along with Aravon and Dunham. At WOOKI you'll find it under Rockport, with Penfield flats and slip-ons, Bailee sneakers, Laurel booties and Brunswick boots.

Shop Rockport · 230 styles from $49.99 CAD

Written by the WOOKI footwear team · Last updated October 2, 2026. Prices and style counts are pulled live from our catalogue. Specs come from Rockport's own product information.

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