Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction™ Walker

Had to order a full size larger than I usually wear. Shoe provides tons of support! It still has some odor though after over a month of wearing.

I use these shoes for my CNA job and they are great. I have flat feet and my feet get sore very easily. I will buy them again.

I wear these shoes with a foot brace I need for a drop foot. In the XW width and a size larger than my normal size they accommodate the Richie brace. I bought all 3 colors.

I'm using these shoes for work, but still looking for the right pair of shoes. this is an ok shoe, not a great shoe.

I had been looking for a black walking shoe that wasn't so bulky looking to particularly wear in the winter when I wear darker slacks and jeans. I also had other specific needs for proper fit like 'narrow' and 'roll bar' etc. so it was nice to put all of the details in the search bar and narrow things down instantly. I also needed a shoe to accommodate my custom made shoe inserts. Because I have difficulty in finding shoes that fit correctly, I felt confident in ordering through Zappos knowing I wouldn't have to pay for shipping if I needed to return the shoes, which was a high probability. However, to my surprise and delight, the shoes I ordered are everything I was looking for and they fit fine. I ordered my regular size for starters even though some previous reviews indicated to order larger than usual. But I found these true to size for me. So no return was needed. I have now ordered another pair but in white!

I ordered 8.5 EE because I have a very wide foot. These sandals were lovely and comfortable but they were too wide. The length was true to size. It was only the width that was too full.

These shoes have a hard footbed. I found them very uncomfortable. However, they did have excellent arch support. If you are used to a hard footbed (Dansko original nursing clogs), you would probably be happy. If you are looking for cushioned comfort, you will not be too happy. I returned them and am checking out Asics Gels instead.

This shoe had too much arch support for me which tends to re-activate my old plantar fascia. There isn't enough cushion in the heel also, though it looks like there would be. So if you need arch support this is a nice shoe. I usually only wear easy spirit Anti-Gravity but they don't have any available in All black.

Light shoes, do not need breaking in periods. Not enough arch support for me, I have to remove inserts and put ones with better arch support. After that I love the shoes. And will buy them again!

I wear this shoe because I have to. I had a bad break in my foot that required surgery and therapy. I will probably never be able to wear the pretty, fashionable shoes that I have always loved. These shoes seem to be true to the stated width, but I think that a little narrower would be better. Unfortunately they don't come narrower.

Ugliest shoes, but great for walking and being on your feet. They are what my podiatrist recommended for my ailing feet.

Kind of clunky looking but super comfortable sneaker style walker. Great if you need a wider and higher toe-box while keeping the heel from slipping. They feel better than anything I own but wish they had a bit more style.

I've been looking everywhere for a truly extra wide shoe and was hopeful that I'd found one. I wore these around the house for about 4 hours and could tell that there was still not enough room in the toe box, which was disappointing because as soon as I put it on the arch support felt great.

I had surgery for Mortons neuroma. I work in retail and I am on my feet 6 to 8 hours a day I tried many shoes after the surgery and experienced a lot of pain. These shoes have been great. I wish they were a bit more stylish but I will gladly do with out the cute factor to be pain free all day.

Fits well, very comfortable, but slightly frumpy looking and not the most stylish thing in your shoe rack. Still, overall worth it for how good your feet feel in them.

I have bought Brooks Addiction Walker for years and given many reviews rating them as excellent but suddenly they don't seem to be of the same quality as in the past. I don't know if its because they have changed manufacturers. I am trying to buy more made in USA products so I will buy New Balance next time.

Brooks Addiction Walker W 08 - I was very pleased with the purchase of these shoes. They are very comfortable and the roll-bar really keeps my feet and knees in alignment. My feet do not hurt after hours and hours on them. I do wish that the toe length was just a bit longer, especially for those of us that have long toes, but a size 11 instep. They are very foot friendly and an improvement from the regular Addiction Walker.

Good Walking Shoe - I tried several pair of New Balance with no luck. I have a wide foot with high arches and a high instep and tend to supinate (under-pronate). Even though this shoe is supposed to be designed for flat feet, pronators with low arches, they are very comfortable and my feet are balanced in them. They are a little stiff and for a few days I had to keep re-tying them to find the right fit for my high instep, but now they are broken in. Considering how many pair of shoes I returned back to Zappos - I am impressed. I usually wear a 7 wide but needed a 7.5 wide with this shoe.

Great comfort but short on looks - The shoes are comfortable and fit the orthotic brace I have to wear. They are not the greatest on looks but they are very comfortable to wear.

Good basic walking shoe - It is the best one I found. I have a rather square foot and even these are a bit narrow in the toe but they are comfortable. I would like even more arch support. I have very high arches but again it is OK.

Good shoe, a little stiff - Really do like the shoe, was suggested to buy a half size larger than usual, did that, and it fits perfectly. Love the amount of support I get from it! My only complaint is that it's a little stiff, but hopefully that will change as I break them in a little more.

Ordered a half size larger than my usual. Not as much arch support as I expected. Still comfortable.

LKB - I ordered this shoe to try to help my aching feet from walking on cement all day at work. They are wonderful! I have tried so many brands and types of shoes and never had any good results until I got these shoes. The only downside would be they aren’t the most attractive shoe (I got the tan color), but the comfort and support are worth the little slide on looks! I have no pain at all in my feet since I started wearing these shoes. It's been years since I could say that. Buy them!

This shoe is very good for overpronators, but it (of course) lacks the flexibility and support of a standard walking shoe. If what you need is a serious stabilizing shoe, this is a great choice. It is as unattractive as shoes get, though.

Brooks Addiction first time buyer - The shoes are comfortable. Unfortunately I have developed plantar fasciitis (no connection to the fit of the shoe). I'm glad my orthotics fit well in the shoes.