Our diverse range of dress shoes for men features the best-selling monks, loafers, derbies, brogues, oxfords, etc. Rockport is a home-grown shoe manufacturer headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. The brand was launched in 1971 by Saul L. Katz, Bruce R. Katz, and Bruce Katz. Today, Rockport operates as a subsidiary of Berkshire Partners and New Balance Holding, Inc. Having the property of brown, tan color represents warmth and security.