Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction™ Walker

I first ordered my regular size and sent back, too tight. I ordered a 1/2 size larger and wide and they are still snug. Good support, but in mid afternoon I want them off. For the price and brand I expected more, I will go back to New Balance next time.

For me, these are prescription shoes. I hate having to wear them but their pronation control really works. I feel much better when I do wear them and am just glad I could get them in black.

Not an attractive shoe by any means. Appeared to run about 1/2 size small.

Size was fine but pad very uncomfortable just standing felt like pebbles all over the bottom of my foot.

Bummed out here! Previously returned the same shoe, 8 wide but white with Velcro closures. I couldn’t get them tight enough with the Velcro so I ordered these, 8 wide, in bone. The Velcro ones fit ok, just a bit loose with the Velcro. This pair with laces: left shoe is larger in the back than the right shoe; the right shoe is sewn very sloppily. The tongues on both shoes seem a bit crooked, ie not sewn in correctly. Both shoes seem to be about 1/2 size smaller than marked ( the Velcro ones, same size 8 wide, is exactly the same except for Velcro instead of laces, and they were ok except I couldn’t get them tight enough). Will be returning but now not sure if I will re- order this shoe. I didn’t want black ones.

These are not non-slip.

Nope. Based on the reviews, I was prepared to add these to my collection of Brooks sneakers, the brand that works best for my narrow, arthritic old feet, which need both support and lots of cushioning. I wanted black to wear with pants and skirts, and I prefer leather to synthetic fabric. I was disappointed to find that the women's size 11, my usual size, was too short, that the shoes seemed to weigh a ton and made my feet feel imprisoned, that the high back hurt my Achilles area and -- worst -- that the footbed felt hard and unforgiving. Returned them and ordered the black Adrenaline GTS 19, which are lighter in both appearance and weight. To be sure of enough toe room, I ordered an 11.5 and they are perfect, with the addition of a small supportive insert. This very old lady just walked two miles in them without a twinge.

This shoe feels super comfortable. The only problem with this shoe is that it only last 3 months as well before the padding and the fabric starts to tear. I only give it 2 stars because even though it's a great shoe the value is horrible.

These fit weird. I normally wear a 9 regular and got these in a 9 wide. Still they were hard to get on and my foot felt pinched. I need a wide toe box and this does not have that. I was hopeful for a comfortable walking shoe but this does not work for me.

These are so stiff and high I could not get my foot in to try it on. When one has giant feet- 12N- one needs a wide enough aperture for the feet to enter

I could not even get my 12N foot into the shoe to try it on- that's how tight the opening was.

These shoes did not fit my feet. I've worn this brand before but they were too wide in the toe box and my foot slipped around.

I WAS SO DISAPPOINTED. I have worn these shoes pair after pair for many years. They have changed. For me they no longer fit and are no longer comfortable.. Why didn't they leave a great shoe alone? I returned them.

This is one of the ugliest shoes I've ever tried on. Even if it felt slightly comfortable, it would kill my morale and I know I would never wear them. Clown shoes for sure. s

I was so excited to find this shoe so I was very disappointed with the fit. I need a walking shoe with good support and thought this was it. At first I was thrilled with the arch support and the fit felt great, nice and roomy in the toes. But walking around my house with them was painful. The side was so firm that it rubbed my toes and the tongue was so thick and hard it rubbed against my leg as I walked. I didn't expect that at all! I had to return them. Sorely disappointed.

They squeak and it won’t go away. A little heavy for me too. Can’t return them now, so I’ll probably donate them. Disappointing

I found these extremely challenging to get into and out of...so much so that it caused knee problems. The shoe is so stiff and the tongue is so short. They felt heavy and looked terrible. I would have kept them despite their appearance if the comfort and ease factor had been there. Sadly I'm returning them, just can't see struggling everyday to put my shoes on!

A very stiff and ugly shoe. Made me feel 95 years old. Have the manufacturers EVER considered style!?! it was hard to put on, unyielding. I wanted a walking shoe, this is for someone using a walker.

I don’t like to write a bad review. Look of shoe average . Quality of show wonderful. Fit great. Comfortable. My only complaint is they are described as slip resistant. They are so not slip resistant!!!! Please take this out of description. Wouldn’t suggest these as work shoes!

I ordered these for $120.00 and they came with no insoles. Not happy right now. I would think Zappos would inspect the shoes they send out. I've never had any issues but this right here is a big no-no. Part of the shoe's description says, "Comfortable textile lining and a cushioned removable insert that can easily accommodate orthotics." I guess the person who returned them took and kept the insoles/inserts. So, it's hard to write a true review when I can't wear the shoes I bought.

I successfully wear the sneaker version of this, but this shoe is too stiff to even walk around my house. The tongue is digging into my ankle. It's going back.