01Rockport, Massachusetts
Father and son,
one goal
Saul and Bruce Katz found Rockport in their home town, a small coastal town in New England of the same name. The idea: put comfort first, without compromising on style.
Awalkthat began in 1971
Over 50 years putting comfort first, without compromising on style. This is the story, step by step.
1971Founded
55years walking
09moments
Father and son,
02The first of many
A classic shoe with an athletic sole.
Rockport launches the DresSports and changes the way we move through life.
03New York
42 kilometres in classic shoes.
Tony Post, a Rockport executive, completes the New York Marathon wearing a pair of DresSports. The best proof of comfort a brand can give.
04Whitbread Round-the-World
Official footwear
of a round-the-world race
05Real life
Machine
washable
Machine-washable styles arrive, for men and women.
06Technology
Total Motion. Comfort gets a name.
Total Motion technology joins the men’s and women’s collections. Today it features in shoes, trainers and ankle boots.
See the Total Motion line →07Let’s Walk
Let’s Walk,
now Pulsetech
08Authentic Brands Group
A new chapter begins.
Authentic Brands Group acquires Rockport.
09Portugal
The walk
goes on
Today, Rockport carries on its mission: to power the everyday journey, in tune with life.
What drives usBrand commitment
- Effortless comfort
The standards of comfort. Slip them on and off hands-free, with the support you need at every step.
- A legacy
that enduresClassic style, lasting comfort. Quality and durability that span generations.
- Design
without limitsBeyond tradition. Pushing the limits of design and function, with bold styles.
Inside every pairComfort
Comfort
you can feel
Five decades of innovation fit into one insole. And now Rockport’s timeless style also gains Reebok DMX technology.
Continue
the walk
Over 50 years on, the next step is yours.
