The Rockport Company is a USA-based manufacturer of shoes. The company produces footwear and operates stores in the United States and 66 other countries around the world. It was purchased in 1985 by Reebok, today a subsidiary of German shoe company Adidas. Rockport shoes are characterised by having a shock-absorbing adiPRENE by adidas cushioning on the inside of the shoe to protect the heel at impact, and using premium full-grain leathers.