The Rockport footwear brand was first founded in 1971; and in the short forty years it has been established it has successfully created an innovative brand of American footwear, recognised worldwide. The Rockport brand has become a popular choice for people of all ages; with a continued high-quality of footwear being produced and a determination to create the best boot in the market, as they believe this still hasn't been created.

Rockport are already a leading leather footwear brand, but they continue to endeavour to become even bigger and better, continually seeking new innovations and contemporary styles. With these contemporary styles they ensure their shoes and boots are comfortable and of a unique quality. They recognise their current position within the footwear industry as a brand that creates, “Comfortably stylish, contemporary and always innovative” shoes and boots. Through a dedication to this already noticed brand image, they are building upon their designs and technologies to expand their brand evermore.

Since establishment, Rockport became part of the Adidas umbrella, allowing for a merging of the technologies of both Rockport and Adidas, to create an even more established footwear brand. Employing these techniques, Rockport supply the footwear industry with leather shoes and boots within the following categories: dress, dress casual, active casual and relaxed casual. Furthermore, each and every one of these shoes that are created employ the “walkability” factor; a feature that sets Rockport apart as their shoes are made to support, comfort and style the foot.

With their endeavours Rockport have successfully managed to expand globally, and since 2009 they have been distributing their shoes to around 55 different countries. 2009 was also a significant year for their ladies fashion lines as it saw an expansion, allowing them to ensure fashion and comfort was employed within their ladies shoes.