Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction™ Walker
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88%"Felt true to size"
90%"Felt true to width"
50%"Excellent arch support"
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Ordered these and the New Balance MW927s for a side by side comparison. These (the Brooks Addiction Walker 08) are sized noticeably smaller in length and width compared to the MW927s. If one orders up half a size in length and one size in width, the Brooks could be a good choice for someone who wants more of a jogging style sole (less of a platform sole than the MW927s). The Brooks shoes also have a harder sole / step. I kept the MW927s. Kudos to Zappos for having these sizes (14 B) and allowing these comparisons. Three-day shipping upgraded to overnight at no additional cost, too.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance MW927
Paul M, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I needed a motion control shoe in narrow width that was dressy enough for slacks and polo shirt office attire. This was the only option I could find that covers all those bases. I am a Chiropractor who stands all day and need the type of support only provided by a motion control shoe.
Ken, Zappos Customer,
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I have a wide, straight foot with low arches. I am a mild over-pronator. I use these shoes for casual wear and working around the yard. The Addiction is true to size and width. The straight last fit me well. The heel fit extremely well. The arch support was good for my flat feet. The pronation control is a bit strong for me. The tongue and ankle were well cushioned. The shoes are well constructed which is something you cannot take for granted now that everything is made in China. I don\'t have a lot of options for my feet and these Addictions are the best of many I\'ve tried recently. I bought a second pair in the leather to wear at work.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I appreciate these soles that do not pick up rocks, fir needles, dirt, etc. For whatever stupid reason, Brooks has changed the soles on the newer Walkers and Runners so that the shoes need to be cleaned every time one goes outside. These older Walkers do not pick up all the needles, little rocks, etc. One thing that is not good about these Walkers is that the tongue is far too short. Even pulling it out as far as it will come, the upper laces go into the feet when they should be onto the tongue. Because of the tongue, it is very difficult to tie laces when in a hurry, and while running or walking the tongue slips back down and the laces on the feet do not feel good. Besides for those problems, the Addiction has its usual good support which helps the legs. PLEASE BROOKS, FIX THE TONGUE.
PeterC,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Why have they stopped making the addiction in the Brown suede? This was their only professional looking shoe they made. So frustrating.
MichaelM,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
So far, they seem ok, but I like the Adrenalines better, as well as the Beast (but they're too expensive).
DAVIDF,
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Perfect! Love these for work and love how roomy the foot box is too!
Army, Zappos Customer,
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After wearing a few hours my feet screamed take them off. Uncomfortable. Gave them to Goodwill
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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After wearing lots of Brooks Ghost shoes and loving them, these were very different- well made be HEAVY and cut much higher on the inside of the ankle. I think they are great shoes but, on me, they hurt my ankle immediately and are made of stiff material without much give to it. That is my very hard to fit feet- my husband loves this Brooks Addiction Walker and I have ordered probably five pairs from Zappos of them for him - so I was excited to try them given recent foot problems.
I'd also recommend:
Allegria
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Very comfortable shoe the doctor recommended them and they are a great shoe for someone that stands all day but they say there slip Resistance but the pair I got are not I've fallen a couple times so in my opinion I recommend them for walking and standing but not for Slip resistant
Jessey87,
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I got these because I have heard they are good for Plantar Fasciitis. They are really hard as far as walking on and they made mine worse. I think they are great quality shoes, but not if you are suffering with this condition. The best shoes I have found for this are SAS Journey shoes. Happy shopping
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Simply too small. I take a 10W, and these didn't really come close. Returned.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The soles are just too hard to do any serious long distances walking, at least for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my 4th or 5th pair of the Brooks Addiction Walker shoe in Brown Nubuck. They've changed the color from a deep brown swede appearance, to a lighter brown material that doesn't look like swede so much. The new color is reminiscent of a baby's soiled diapers. I'll keep and wear the new pair because they're comfortable. But if "diaper brown" is the new color, I'm done with Brown Nubuck.
CornDawg, Zappos Customer,
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There were 2 issues for these shoes. The main problem is that the foot opening is extremely small. I had to loosen the laces much more than normal just to get my foot in them. One they were on, they felt too tight/uncomfortable.
I'd also recommend:
Dunham Cloud Low
Jack, Zappos Customer,
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Worst walking shoe I have ever owned. Got blisters the first time I wore them. Even tried to change the insole with no success. I expected more from a shoe that cost $120. I’m going back to New Balance.
Dave, Zappos Customer,
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This size 11 4E shoe I purchased was 11-1/2 inches on the inside which is the same inside length as some New Balance size 11 4E shoes I have. The support and cushioning would not support any major walking outside of work and Walmart particularly if the wearer was standing around a lot.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Like the shoes, but they came apart on toe of shoe. Stitching failure.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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One minor flaw to this shoe. Let me preface by saying I have owned 2 pairs of these shoes and both pairs the rubber tongue on the front of the shoe has separated from the leather both times. The tongue is held on by glue and for a $100 plus shoe it should be double stiched or the front end of the shoe should be redesigned all together. Its enough I simply wouldn't purchase them again.....PS...Zappos replaced them the first time and there customer service is A+.
Edward, Zappos Customer,
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The laces and tongue are peculiarly short...
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe ran small compared to the Merrell Ventilators I usually get. I'm more of a 8.5 but wear size 9. Seems like a well constructed shoe but like a lot of newer shoes the removable insole is super thin. When I put my orthotic in the shoe was even tighter. Maybe a wider width might work.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Seems like a nice shoe, but the 4E width is narrower than for example a Rockport or a NB in the 4E width. So I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Toe box was too tight for my larger foot, which is a "tweener". I'm not a fan of the really thick outsole. It is a nice enough shoe otherwise, though.
I'd also recommend:
Rockport, Clarks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Hard plastic inflexible sole. Wide enough but not true comfort feeling. Don’t feel comfortable exercising in it. This was my first Brooks experience.
QureshEE, Zappos Customer,
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The shoe narrows going towards the toe. My foot is not shaped like that.
Steve S, Zappos Customer,
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