First off I have to admit that I've been a Rockport fan for decades. Rockport shoes have always fitted me perfectly and are a pleasure to walk in all day. Over the years I have bought different types of dress shoes as well as moccasins. They last a very long time and are worth every penny spent on them. Anyway, I love these shoes and have been wearing them for a few weeks now. They are a bit tight (my size is 12M/D) but are very comfortable to walk in all day. The antique brown leather looks better in reality than in the picture - a little more muted with a little depth of colour. They are very easy to put on and take off. Haven't had a chance to test the waterproofing yet but I expect it to perform as well as my other waterproof Rockports. I look forward to spending some time in these shoes in the years to come.