1. This is my fifth pair of Rockport World Classic shoes. They are comfortable and extremely tough. Some of mine have been re-soled twice and the uppers are as good as new. I originally purchased these shoes because they were the most comfortable with the orthotics which I need to wear to correct ankle problems. But I now wear them with and without the orthotics. If you look after these shoes, they last for a long time and always look good. Even after working in the garden or in muddy, wet conditions, the shoes alway come back well with a little TLC.
2. I was very happy with the Brown Tumbled World Classics that I purchased from Shoebuy.com. Wanting to buy a black pair of shoes, I ordered a Black Tumbled pair of World Classics. The fit was the same comfortable fit, but there is a very strong smell associated with the leather on the black pair, so much so that I am keeping them in the garage until the odor wears off. It must be the dye for the black leather has stronger chemicals. The first day I wore the black pair to work, people commented that I had new shoes. I think the odor tipped them off. That's why they are in the garage.
3. I started wearing these shoes and my problems with my feet went away. They are also quite durable. You can hardly wear them out. They eventually start looking bad, particularly from the rough environment I expose them to. But the shoes remain intact and the soles show very little wear, even after a few years. This is a good looking shoe (they are meant to be a dressy casual shoe I believe) that supports the foot and holds up to even harsh working conditions.
4. My husband used to swear by Asics, but the store where he made his purchases stopped stocking that brand. So for the last 9-10 years, he has switched over to New Balance, since most brands can't accommodate the inserts that he has to wear. We ordered a half size larger than the New Balance shoes he wears, and they are a perfect fit. My husband was a very happy kid on Christmas day!
5. I've worn GT 2150 shoes for years, but due to lowered quality and sizing changes in my usual model (Prowalker), I tried the these a few months ago. I have wide feet and usually have a hard time with sizing, but the they fit great. I wore them all over, and soon wished for another pair, in black, which I thought I might gamble on as dress shoes in some situations. If not, they still had the advantage of repelling water better than the Nubuck. I'm very pleased with the Tumbled Black version. These fit great, like the Nubuck, although not quite as soft or pliable. These shoes are endorsed by the "American Podiatric Medial Association Seal of Acceptance" -- whatever that is. I use orthotics in them, and I will say that the shoes seem quite stable and give plenty of support. All in all, I am very happy with them!