The Rockport Company is a Massachusetts-based manufacturer of shoes. Founded in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1971 by Saul and Bruce Katz, the company continues to produce footwear and operate stores in the United States and 66 countries around the world. The company was purchased by Reebok in 1984. Now both footwear makers are owned by German shoe giant Adidas. The Rockport Company is based in Canton, Massachusetts, in the Reebok Headquarters.
Shoes
Rockport produces a variety of loafers, boat shoes, golf shoes, oxfords, sandals, boots, and walking shoes. These are available in men's, women's, and occasionally even children's styles. The most famous of these is the ProWalker series, a hard-bottomed walking shoe that one of the earliest in the Rockport line.
Technologies
Rockport advertises itself as being a technological leader in its footwear field. Among their implementations are DMX, Walk Dry, XCS, and the Vibram sole.
DMX
DMX technology features cushions of moving air in the sole of the shoe or inside an insole. They are for providing less impact for each step.
Walk Dry
Shoes that feature Walk Dry technology have water-resistant surfaces that are waterproof and allow for breathability similar to Gore Tex.
Vibram Sole
Vibram soles are noted as being among the most durable in all shoe markets. They are intended to be inflexible without sacrificing comfort.
XCS
XCS or Extreme Conditions System is the basic technology in all outdoor shoes in Rockport's line, and deal mainly with anti-scratch and waterproofing on the outside of the shoe.
