I'm a supervisor at a salt Factory in Milwaukee, so a good pair of boots is very important. I walk on average 5 to 10 miles a day around the factory, so comfort and durability is what I look for in a boot. I have never tried Rockport boots before but I am impressed! They feel like a pair of gym shoes! They are very comfortable and for a waterproof boot they stay nice a cool. These boots are very high quality and I recommend for anyone looking for a boot that performs well in all categories. 5 out of 5