RockyTMC Postal-Approved Public Service Shoes

Purchased these for my boyfriend because he “needs” the green tag on his shoes as a carrier. They fit as expected, but he found they took a bit to break in. If you have a walking route, definitely break them in on off hours a few days before use. As for the longevity, our guess is about 6-8 months, but that is much longer than the pair purchased previously for the job (which lasted all but 4 and were definitely not safe for use by then). Seem to be well built. I’ll update the review after a few months of wear.

I have a job that keeps me on my feet all day. When I got into my 30s, my feet started letting me know that I had to buy good shoes, and that my days of cheap K-Mart shoes had hurt me. I had developed a case of plantar fascitis that left me on some days almost unable to stand, let alone walk. I truly thought I had a serious problem on my hands. A friend who's a postmaster suggested purchasing postal certified shoes. It was a very positive life-changing moment.I've purchased Bates postal oxfords for the past 10 years. They're not cheap, but they fit, and with a good arch-support orthotic, I have absolutely no problems with them. My only complaint with the Bates oxfords is the price.When my local supplier didn't have the Bates oxfords in my size, I decided to try to purchase them from Amazon. These popped up as an alternate, and at half the price, I decided to try them. It was a wonderful decision.These shoes fit well and have worn well for the three months or so that I've been using them to date. They do NOT require an arch-support orthotic for me to wear them comfortably, which is a very big surprise. They have a very generous toe box, and my heel stays planted inside the shoes, unlike some of the Bates shoes that I've had over time. The aggressive lugs look great and have gotten more than a fair share of positive comments from people that I would have never expected ever looked at my shoes. My only complaints are that the laces tend to untie by themselves a bit more than other brands that I've worn, and that the soles squeak just a tiny bit on the cheap "school-safe" wax that my employer now uses - note that they squeak only a tiny little bit, and not as bad as other shoes that I've had or heard.

Not comfortable.

Love these shoes! I carry mail all day long and these shoes are holding up very well! I did switch out the insoles for better arch support. Make sure you break these shoes in before you start walking long distances and you're pretty much good to go! I will be buying these again and again. Rocky puts out a great shoe and they are made in America!

Very comfortable shoe. The shoelaces were aweful though. They weren't long enough to tie in more than a single bow but wouldn't stay tied. I even tied them in a knot one day to keep from having to tie them every five minutes. Finally bought athletic laces to put in them. If they weren't tied, I'd walk right out of the shoe.**Update**I have worn these shoes now for three years, four to five days a week for work. They are worn out, I have had to touch up the toes on occasion with black polish, but don’t regret having them. I am getting ready to order a new pair.

My husband is very hard on shoes but these hold up great fir him and he says they are very comfortable.

This shoe fits as expected, BUT it was tight at first. Personally I think the opening of the shoe is a little bit big, as if I need big heels. Maybe these shoes are simply a little to long for me, but considering how a fingers thickness behind my heel is tight, I still think the opening hole is a little to big. I simply tighten the laces when I want to run, like for exercising at a park and loosen them when I don't. Oh and I replaced those skinny laces with normal ones.ANYWAYS these shoes feel as comfortable as the MADE IN USA New Balance Athletic shoes I owned in the past which were 10.5 4E these Rockys here are 10.5EW that I have. By the way it did say on the box and on the shoe that they are made in the USA. Actually it says "SR/USA" on the top and "Made in USA" on the bottom.-These shoes seem to be built very sturdy, the uppers are leather and sturdy and the bottom sole of the shoe seems to be strong and solid unlike most other athletic shoes, even New Balance.I wish these Rocky shoes came in other colors than black.

After two weeks of wearing this shoe, the sole delaminated -- came off -- the upper part of the shoe, as shown in the picture. The shoes also squeaked with each step. The laces are as thin as fishing line and too short to tie. I had to buy regular laces. These shoes also are very heavy and clunky, compared to the Brooks Walkers I have been wearing for years. The manufacturer, "Rocky," did not respond to my messages. Fortunately, Amazon remedied the situation.