Rockport Men's Style Leader 2 Apron Toe Oxford

I am absolutely thrilled with the Rockport Men's Style Leader 2 Apron Toe shoes in Black Waxed Calf. They deserve a solid 5-star rating based on their exceptional quality and stylish design. The black waxed calf leather not only looks sleek but also feels incredibly soft and comfortable on my feet. The apron toe adds a touch of sophistication to the overall look.I have been using these shoes for quite some time now, and I must say that they have exceeded my expectations. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail is evident. The shoes fit perfectly, providing excellent support and allowing me to walk with ease throughout the day.Not only are these shoes incredibly stylish and comfortable, but they are also versatile. I can wear them to the office, formal events, or even on casual outings. The traction on the outsole is reliable, providing a secure grip on various surfaces.I purchased these shoes for myself, and I couldn't be happier with my choice. The Rockport Men's Style Leader 2 Apron Toe shoes are worth every penny. They offer both style and comfort, making them a must-have addition to any wardrobe. I highly recommend them to anyone in search of high-quality footwear that combines fashion and functionality.

Great shoes! Shiny without being overly so. They are super comfortable and fit true to size.

Been wearing the same design of shoes for the last years. These are my go to shoe for work. I’m on my feet most of the day walking around and here is what I’ve learned about them.Pros:LightweightComfortableEasy to cleanLaces are durableGreat arch supportDurableCons:Insoles will last you about 6 months.Be prepared to get a comfortable replacement.

Comfortable, good fit

I order these over and over, they are so lightweight like a few ounces each shoe. Best Mens working shoe wear I have found in 20 years.

Comfortable, attractive, lightweight

Inexpensive good shoes. Rockports are very comfortable and you can get them in wide sizes and they don't cost a lot.

Rockport basically has several styles to choose from but they are made in almost identical ways, for example these Sl2 Apron Toe Oxford and their Sl2 Bike Toe Ox are constructed the exact same way minus the outer leather styling. The base is a light brown color which looks cheap and the toe is spray painted black. The way they keep the weight down on these shoes is that the leather is very thin and the bottom black soles is actually a foam with a coating around that foam. It's a much lighter shoe than what it appears which is perfect for everyday comfort wear or where you have to walk a lot. there is grip at the rear of the shoe, I didn't feel grip at the front , but I didn't test it out extensively. Size fitting is what you expect which is good, I'm a US 8.5 wide, it fit wellOne thing that does separate these 2 styles is the Sl2 Apron Toe Oxford has on one side a butt joint where they didn't even try to hide the seam, normally it would be 1 piece of leather but since they did this to keep costs down it looks cheap. they just butted the pieces and glued the joint together.I think if you used acetone to remove all the dye and Feibings pro dye to recolor the leather and conditioned and waxed these they would be a good shoe for comfort and look a lot better but it would take work and money. value I would say is a 3, looks a 2 out of 5. I am returning these because my comparison is some used shoes off Ebay which were originally much more expensive, but overall value I think goes to that because I prefer the aesthetics over weight savings. And they aren't necessarily less comfortable than these. Pictures show both styles and the butt joint and the bottom sole for comparisonAlso note the leather isn't 100% perfect some shoes have indentation or patchy dye, maybe to cover up some blemish, for the most part they look uniform except for the black coloring which is clearly hand sprayed or rubbed on. some buyers reported the black paint came off during rain, I'm assuming it's because it's not real dye, it might be some water soluble paint which could come off easily with alcohol or water, which would indicate it's not dye because dye wouldn't come off like that