Hi all,
Can you recommend a non-waterproof boot that is as comfortable as Rockports for my travel companion? He is in his late 60s and loves the comfort of Rockpots but hates the waterproof lining. He says it makes his feet sweat. It appears that all of their boots have the lining. We want something that he can walk for miles in, but can be dressed up a bit for dinner. We won't be going to any formal dinners. They must be a boot or hightop. Thanks in advance!
Also, he would prefer leather.
Posted by
Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
13287 posts
Would something like this do?
https://www.rockport.com/collections/rockport-mens-boots/products/mens-keeney-casual-slip-on-boots-in-dark-brown-suede-m-keeney-dbr02?_pos=6&_fid=378cfa0f6&_ss=c&variant=51231047254336
No personal experience. Rockport prices are not what I spend for shoes. ( And I hate boots/ high top shoes)
Only other thought is looking at hi-top basketball shoes?
Posted by
Land of La
10042 posts
Research the Keen brand of shoes.
Posted by
Bend, OR
1858 posts
Maybe Clark’s. You really didn’t give a whole lot of info on which Rockport boot style you are referring to.
Posted by
Los Angeles
1820 posts
He should look at the Timberland Redwood Falls waterproof oxford. If the fit is good it's extremely comfortable, and Timberland waterproof technology can't be beat. They look like a regular shoe, with a slightly more aggressive lugged sole. I happily wore a previous model - the Stormbuck - for decades.
Edited to add: for something more boot-like, look at the Chukka boot.
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Edmonds, WA 🌨 ☂
13287 posts