Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction™ Walker

Have only worn around the house. Am awaiting a smaller size to become available. A bit stiff and since I may return them I don't want to "break" them in. The medium width could have use longer shoestrings

Comfortable fit, better than the Sauconcys I’ve tried!

This shoe is comfortable but the leather is not breathable my feet smell after an eight hour shift, that did not happen with same shoe in black color..

The only problem: they look so clunky on my feet that I've twice put them on and then decided not to wear them out of the house for their intended purpose, which was: walking to professional meetings in something other than sneakers. I'm sticking with my Brooks Ghost - 2A, despite garish colors that match none of my work clothes.

I measure 8.5N. I like a lot of toe room, so I ordered this shoe in 9N. I like the fit. At 2 months of wear, they are comfortable enough that I haven't replaced the insoles with my usual Spenco arch supports. I wear this pair on the days that I stand most of my 8 hours shift. I only gave this shoe 3 stars for the style because, well, they are solid black leather and I would prefer to wear a more colorful mesh shoe. I also find they have good stability for walking my unruly dogs.

Very comfortable walking shoe. I needed to go up a half size to get best fit for me.

With a multitude of foot problems, I was looking for a very comforatble, supportive shoe for lots of walking. This shoe does great, and felt super comfortable from the first time I put it on. The style is rather clunky, but then again, I am not looking for style - I just need functionality and comfort.

This is a very comfortable shoe. I have wide feet with a bunion and I was very comfortable in them. I also purchased the Brooks Adrenaline GTS19, which is a running shoe. I am far from a runner - just in need of a shoe I can walk several miles in without pain. I returned these only because I don't like the look of them.

I bought these for work-on my feet all day. So far so good.

This shoe is very supportive with plenty of room for my orthotics. If I were still working, they would be fine with uniform. However, they were too much of a "clodhopper" for walks around the neighborhood. Returned.

These are the best shoes for anyone who's on their feet most of the day. I wear them for work and my daily walks. These also are great for anyone who pronates.

Had to go up 1/2 size and get D width. My problem was more peculiar to my foot issues and probably not the problem with these shoes. I really can no longer wear a 12mm heel to toe drop.

I have problem feet. I wear an 11XW thanks to a golf sized bunion I inherited from my dad. To add insult to injury, my feet are nearly flat, so heel spurs, and tendinitis also come into play. Brooks addiction makes fantastic shoes for folks like me. I ordered this particular shoe because I recently traveled to Greece and Venice where walking is mandatory. While the shoe leather felt a bit tough, walking non-stop for 5+ hours was a breeze thanks to these shoes!

I have found these shoes to be some of the most comfortable for walking and wearing for long periods of time. I have both feet and knee issues and I have tried many, many different shoes. These have a roomy toe box area, they do not rub on the tops of my toes, they have both support and cushion for lots of walking and standing such as in airports, Las Vegas Vacation and general daily walking. If I had any suggestions it would be for them to be made with a lighter more breathable upper for wearing in the summer because these do tend to get warm in the heat.

Very comfortable and sturdy. Not as heavy as I thought it would be. Not even remotely attractive, oh well.

My only complaint about this shoe is that the tongue is too long and pushes on my ankles. Don't manufacturers ever read reviews of their products? I'm certainly not the first one to complain about this. The rest of the shoe is very comfortable and I'm hard to fit (short, wide feet), so I kept them. They're also better looking than most black walkers, if that's a concern for you.

I’m going to look for other options.

I have used this shoe for years and love it. Nope, its not pretty, but great for walking and support. I put my orthotics in it and order a 1/2 size up which allows for thick socks and the orthotics.

I have this shoe in all three colors. It is the most comfortable, supportive shoe that I have ever put on my feet. I only wish -- and this is a big wish -- that it came in more fashionable colors and had a little more zing to it. However, since comfort is the most important thing to me, I will keep buying this model.

These shoes are like putting on a concrete block taped to your foot. I have arthritis in my back and the shoes would be too heavy to wear for any length of time. I had purchased them to wear to on trip to Europe this fall.

Took forever to get my foot into shoe & had to use long handle shoe horn. I had a hard time being bent over trying to adjust laces to fit my foot. The tongue of shoe seemed fluffy & got in way of shoelaces . Shoe did appear well made but very heavy & unattractive for a woman .

I have a narrow flat foot, and it is difficult for me to find comfortable shoes. The Brooks Addiction Walker is giving me excellent support. This is the first time that I have worn Brooks shoes in many years. I frequently wear Saucony, Easy Spirit and New Balance shoes. I would say that the Brooks Addiction Walker is fractionally shorter in length. It is true to size, but more snug in the toe. Sometimes I feel the toe rub a bit. I wear orthotics, and the orthotics did fit into the Brooks shoes of my normal size. I like the support on the sides of the shoes and the cushioning in the sole of the shoe. If you have flat feet that pronate, this is a good choice for a shoe with support.

I've been buying this shoe online for years to accommodate my custom foot orthotics. The quality of the shoe has been consistent until this year. I just returned a new pair for quality control issues. Stitching around the tongue on top was sloppy, white foam under the leather wasn't trimmed evenly with the leather, and the leather in some places on top of the shoes looked hastily cut and sewn. The second replacement pair I received today had some issues, but not as bad. White glue was visible in several places on the toe of one shoe and on the side of the other shoe. Clear drying glue would have been better if it's going to ooze out in little lumps on top of the leather. For the price, I expect a higher quality shoe.

I am on my feet at work for 10+ hours a day and finally had to give in to find something that is work approved (leather or leather-like) which would also provide some support and room for my bunions. These are not attractive, but they get the job done! Luckily most of my scrubs are longer and hide most of the shoe.