Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction™ Walker

Brooks Addiction Walker - I have tried everything to find a good walking shoe and finally found it with the Brooks Addiction Walker. I have plantar fasciitis and it's hard to find a shoe that will accommodate my inserts, support my feet and be comfortable all at the same time. There was virtually no break in time and I find it's the perfect walking shoe. The fit was accurate; I ordered my regular size, 8.5. I was so happy with the first pair, I bought 2 more in different colors, and I’m set for winter. And Zappos is absolutely the best mail order shoe company. I ordered on a Thursday and they were here on Friday. They have been that fast on all my orders from them. Also, while trying to find the best walking shoe, my returns to Zappos were very easy and went without a hitch. Zappos is the greatest!!!

If you are an underpronator or a supinator, don't try to wear these Brooks Addiction shoes! They are too controlling for a foot like mine. I didn't realize that I'm an underpronator (opposite of an overpronator) when I bought these. I kept getting blisters on my little toes when I wore them, because they forced me to walk on the outside of my feet (which I already do naturally since I'm a supinator & underpronator!). Now I can't wear them at all, because I need a more neutral, cushioned, flexible shoe. I went to see lots of docs about my little toe blisters, but they didn't know what was causing them. Now that I understand my feet better, and I started wearing neutral flexible running shoes, I don't get the little toe blisters any more! I like the fact that the Brooks Addiction shoe is made of a good quality leather. Hard to find all-leather shoes nowadays. They are also roomy in the toes.

Size runs smaller than expected - I was looking to replace my trusty size 5 New Balance walking shoes, since they were cramping the toes on my right foot. (My feet are slightly different, just enough to make shoe shopping challenging.) I ordered the Brooks shoe in a 5.5, since a similar Brooks shoe was very highly rated. The 5.5 felt like the New Balance 5. When I put the two shoes side by side, the Brooks shoe was actually a little shorter than the New Balance shoe. I had to return the Brooks shoe and order a size 6. The size 6 feels just fine, but Zappos didn't have the bone color I wanted in that size, so I had to go with black.

These shoes are very comfortable but they are very slippery. I am not happy with them. If i had only paid significantly less I would be able to understand. But at this price I am not happy.

Brooks Addiction Walker - The style and fit of this shoe is great! I have severe foot problems along with a bad back! Working in the food industry, good shoes are a must! The only problem I have found is that they are definitely NOT slip resistant!!!! I have to continually hold on when going through the kitchen/dish area! Tonight I fell!!!! Definitely will not wear these shoes in the restaurant again!

i'm very happy with the walker, it fits true to size. Only negative is the shoe laces are a bit short for a double tie, and i wish the tongue was a bit longer. Otherwise I'm very happy.

I wear several pairs of Brooks running shoes for walking. Didn't know they had a walker shoe also, so bought these. Very comfortable and very supportive for my weak ankles. Uppers are a bit stiff initially, but not bother me at all. Like the fact that they are all leather and no mesh, so I have a warmer shoe to wear during the cold months. Ordered my regular size for Brooks and fit was perfect.

the lower stars were only for the style. i wouldn’t call them sexy or flirty, but that’s not at all why i bought them. i suffered with plantar fasciitis several years ago and a pair of brooks and custom orthotics saved my life. i’m now dealing with a recurrence of pf and i purchased these shoes in preparation for a trip to ireland. they will allow me to travel comfortably in any weather condition. i’ve been wearing them with my orthotics and couldn’t be more pleased. sexy? no. common sense and effective? yes.

Excellent walking shoes for those of us who overpronate and need foot stability. Very good cushioning. A bit clunky but you can't have everything!

I have been wearing Brooks Addiction Walkers and running shoes for many years due to issues with over-pronation and plantar fasciitis. Brooks does not disappoint!

These shoes are great. I think I've had about 6 pair over the last 7 years and I use them almost every day. I walk 3 miles every day and these shoes have been my saviors. The fit is perfect and the overall support is just what I need.

I LOVE these shoes!! Incredibly happy with the fit and support. Not heavy. Very firm. I have foot and balance issues, and these shoes help with both. They make me feel like a sure-footed goat!! They come in extra wide, which is what I need, so very pleased with that. They look good on my feet and look nice whether I'm wearing jeans or nice slacks. Zappos was incredible as always -- the shoes arrived so much faster than expected.

I purchased these in White and, they felt so good, I purchased another pair in Black. The arch support was higher than I was used to, so I wore them a couple of half-days around the house to get used to them, before deciding to keep them. They really are great. For years, I had been wearing only "Grandma Shoes" from SAS, because they were the only shoes that didn't make me have foot and leg cramps at night. My podiatrist told me to try these, and now I can wear "sneakers" with my capris, etc, and not look like a "Grandma!" I WANT to be a grandma, but not look like one!

Hideously ugly color, reminiscent of a 1980s desktop computer, but comfortable. I have custom orthotics for flat feed and these shoes fit them perfectly. I'm young but now the owner of yia yia shoes. Might take these to the shoe repair dude to see if he can apply some coloring agent that will also work on the side of the sole, which is also the same unfortunate color. Brooks, throw us a bone and produce these in better colors. It's depressing enough to have to replace all of one's shoes once custom orthotics are prescribed, don't make us suffer crap color choices, too.

This shoe is great for a foot that over pronates. One of the few shoes I am able to wear that don't hurt my feet. Love them

Great shoes. Recommended by my podiatrist. Softened up after I wore them a few times-- so at first I thought I might prefer the wide width, but the medium width worked fine (my regular size), even with orthotics placed inside the shoe. Added benefit is that they are slip-resistant, which is required for my work. I going to get another pair to wear inside the house.

These are excellent shoes for people with foot issues. The arch support is good, and the removable foot bed and above average depth accommodates orthotics well. There is no break-in period - the shoes are comfortable as soon as you put them on.

I’ve bought the Brooks Addiction Walker for years. It’s my “go to” shoe whenever I need to be on my feet for hours or do a lot of walking. It has the best comfort and support of any shoe I’ve ever owned.

I suffer from multiple foot problems, so it is difficult for me to find a shoe that is both comfortable and supportive. The Brooks Addiction Walker seems to fit the bill for what I need. My foot don't get tired so easily, and the toe is wide enough that my foot is not cramped.

Hi, so I haven't worn these outside the house yet, I only tried them on, walked around the bedroom, saw how they looked in the full length mirror and put them in the huge shoe closet with many other pairs that have yet to be worn. But the thing is, I put them in a spot where they are ready to go, way-y-y-y ahead of previously purchased shoes. I did that because they were very comfortable. Usually, when the tongue is this padded, it causes discomfort on the top of my foot. These have a very comfortable padding and I experienced zero discomfort. Usually, the back of the shoe bothers an Achilles tendon injury...the backs of these shoes were very comfortable even though or maybe because they have extra padding in the back. I have another injury to the front of my right foot and these shoes are so roomy that my old injury didn't act up. And this injury acts up so much that in the past I've purchased men's athletic foot wear. These shoes look neutral...not feminine nor male. I like the look, they are clean looking.  They make me feel as though I could run in the shoes without problems.  I would gladly buy another pair.

This is my 4th or 5th pair of the Brooks Addiction Walker which I wear every day unless it's sandles weather. They are comfortable & provide the necessary support my plantar neuroma requires.

My everyday shoe. They aren't pretty, but my feet love them. I first purchased this shoe in black. I have bunions on both feet and need a supportive shoe, or I will get shooting pains and spasms in my foot. I wore the black pair almost everyday, all winter long. I have purchased the tan pair for my summer look. I would love to run around in cute sparkly sandals, but my feet talk to me (ouch! stop! yikes take these silly shoes off!). My sandals are Birkenstocks, and I can wear Birkenstocks everyday in summer.

These shoes won't win any prizes for style, but boy are they supportive! I have severe overpronation and have worn New Balance walking shoes for more than 10 years, but these shoes made me change brands. I tried on a bunch of different motion control shoes including my previous model, New Balance WW928. The Brooks Addiction Walker blew them all away. I normally wear Superfeet insoles in my walking shoes, but these Brooks are supportive enough on their own that I don't need them. They hold my feet and ankles still from rotating inward. They are also so well padded it feels like walking on a cloud. If I could make one change it would be maybe a tiny bit more toe width, as the cut of these is narrower than New Balance. On the other hand, anything that makes this giant shoe look bigger would probably be a mistake. These shoes are pretty ugly, but I've had 10 years of wearing orthopedic-looking giant white walking shoes, so I'm used to it. I do wish the "white" was pure white - they are kind of a cream color. However, when it comes to walking shoes, it's all about the comfort, and these definitely deliver!

I have been wearing Brooks Addiction Walkers for 20 years and I have all three colors. I have flat feet and they are seriously pronated. I had custom made orthotics, but they didn't work and I still had ankle, knee and back pain. I started wearing these shoes at the suggestion of a sales clerk in a shoe store, she also worked for an orthopedic doctor. The difference was amazing and I stopped using the orthotics, they were extremely hard and bulky and I felt like I was going to fall. As I got older, I felt the need to add orthotics again, but they are much slimmer and flexible. I put my Brooks on as soon as I get up in the morning and I don't take them off until bedtime. I can't walk very well without them. The shoe store where I first started buying the Brooks closed and I live in a small community, so I went online and found Zappos. I order about 2 pairs a year from them and they always ship fast, I appreciate that very much. I have two complaints. When I ordered my black shoes. I think I was sent a man's shoe. It is a little bigger than my other shoes, but the size is my size (8.5) on the tongue. By the time I realized it, I had them for a while. Zappos has a good return policy, but I purchased shoes at other sites before I found Zappos, so I couldn't be sure that I bought them from Zappos. My other complaint/request is that Brooks make a shoe that is a little less casual, more dressy, to wear with slacks.

The shoe runs true to size and it is wide enough for me and I wear all wide shoes. There is arch support and it is a little stiffer than some sneakers It is not stiff enough to really make a complaint about it. It will break right in and my feet are picky about space and stiffness. This a walking sneaker and not a fashion item and so I am satisfied. I will consider a second pair after I have used them for a few weeks. I am 63 and do walking and have a standing job so they are right for me!