Clarks are good shoes but they are very "grandmotherly." Rockport makes some great shoes, they have awesome support but not very stylish. My mother swears by those two shoes. She spends a lot of time on her feet. She's in her mid-60's and very active between her job, social life and fitness schedule. She would walk from her home to the pier and back (about 3 miles) every morning. I believe she did that in the Rockports. She wore the Clarks more for business.