American footwear brand known for integrating athletic technology into comfortable dress and casual shoes.
ORIGIN
United States
PRICE TIER
premium
Founded in Massachusetts in 1971 by father-son duo Saul and Bruce Katz, Rockport pioneered the modern comfort shoe by merging athletic footwear technology with classic, everyday styles. The brand’s reputation was built on innovation, launching the first-ever comfort shoe, the Country Walker, in 1973 and later the DresSports line in 1983. In a defining moment that solidified its performance-comfort credentials, a company executive ran the New York City Marathon wearing a pair of DresSports dress shoes. This commitment to functional design continues with proprietary technologies like Total Motion and Pulsetech, which enhance flexibility and support.