Welcome to Port71, A Blog by Rockport

In 1971, Rockport was born when a father-son team set out in a VW van to forever change the comfort footwear industry. In 1971, Rockport was born when a father-son team set out in a VW van to forever change the comfort footwear industry.
Welcome to Port71, a place where style, inspiration and adventure intersect. Where we not only share the latest in shoes, but where we also unearth the little things that make every day special. When you visit (and we hope you’ll visit often), you’ll find outfit posts alongside seasonal recipe suggestions, nestled between ideas to inspire weekend exploration. Brought to you by Rockport, Port71 remains true to the sense of curiosity that sparked the creation of the brand back in 1971, when a father-son team with a van and a simple plan set out to make dress and casual shoes as comfortable as athletic sneakers.