Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction 13

Brooks! Why?! Why did you take what was probably the best shoe you made, treated with care and designed to unwavering specificity and throw it in the generic pile?! I was quite literally in love with the Addiction line since the 11 series. It's been the only shoe I've bought for years now, because major design cues have been maintained. Your toe box has shrunk (I'm wearing EE), the shoe has gotten straighter (think Nike, thus making the shoe feel a half size smaller, I'm a 15) the design has gotten bland, the tread has gone from pleasantly aggressive to vomitously generic, the laces are too short to use every grommet, and most importantly, the HEEL COLLAR HAS CHANGED DRAMATICALLY! this baffles me above all things. You've gone to a pointed collar that irritates the Achilles tendon rather than the double point that allows for free movement of the tendon with a lobe of cushion locked to either side. This was one of the best points Brooks ever scored in my book. I've been forced to exchange for Beast 16's in order to maintain that design feature because you've ALSO pointed the collar on the new Beast 18's!! I've seen this trend throughout the other shoes in your line as well, and I'm disappointed. No other brand really addresses the pronation I experience, and as a man who is 7 ft tall, 325 lbs and is on his feet all day that's saying something. I was a brooks lover for life, I can only hope that continues...

I wear a size 13 with a wide foot and extremely flat arches. These shoes are comfortable for indoor walking and training in the gym. Soles do not provide good grip for walking outdoors on damp surfaces. Unfortunately Brooks has a common design flaw in these and other styles. After wearing those $130 shoes 3 or 4 times per week for just 8 months, mostly to the gym and for travel, I have worn a small hole in the top of the shoe, above my big toe. My wife has had exactly the same issue with two pairs of Brooks athletic shoes. I’m switching to a different brand for better quality and reliability.

After years of Brooks purchases I wear a 12 EEEE, after receiving had to return for 1/2 size higher and the 12.5 EEEE fits perfect and feels better then any other sneakers I previously purchased.

Purchased these after having several pair of Brooks Addiction 12. I find these with even better cushioning than the Addiction 12. I have found that all Brooks I've ordered are a bit narrow and run smaller than the same size New Balance. I have permanent pins in my toes as well as a Titanium Joint in my big toe. Brooks are the only shoes I've found with enough cushioning to allow me to be on my feet for any period of time.

I am a woman and bought these because I love Brooks sneakers the only thing is the womans styles are way too loud and colorful. I like basic black and decided to try the mens version and I am usually an 8 1/2 size but tried on the 7 1/2 in the Mens style and they fit perfectly. These sneakers are very comfortable from the second i put them on. I wear orthotics and removed the liner that came with the sneaker and put in my orthotic and it fit perfectly. There is cushion in these sneakers and I like that and they are pretty stylish in the basic black color. I work at a hospital for 8 plus hours per day, on my feet all day and these sneakers are great. So any woman who wants to the mens version just go down *one size* from the womens and these will fit perfectly.

One of the things I like most about these shoes is how the tongue is secured. On most shoes there is a loop about half way down the tongue where the laces can go through this loop. It's supposed to keep the tongue in place. I have extremely flat feet and this never works for me. The tongue always ends up rotated to the side. On these shoes there is a smaller loop at the top of the tongue. This arrangement keeps the tongue in place despite my extreme flat feet. I've attache two photos showing the two different tongue stabilization methods.

I have been wearing Addictions for years. I always get one size larger than what I wear in other shoes, and then they fit perfectly. I originally bought them for running, but I bought the latest pair to wear as work shoes instead of dress shoes. Now my feet won’t hurt anymore.

Purchased these for my husband who is an extreme pronator and also has significant arthritis in his great toe. While we wait for orthotics, I decided to find him some better sneakers. These shoes fit the bill. I did the online Brooks shoe finder and the Addiction was one of two recommended styles. My husband has very wide feet and normally wears a size 10.5 so I ordered that size in the 4E. The length was about half a size too short but width was good. We returned for an 11 but the did not have the 4E so we ordered the regular wide. It fit perfectly. Brooks are excellent shoes and these are not a disappointment. He’s very comfortable and supported.

They look good -- not too wild for wearing at work. I need a very stiff sole due to flat feet and pronation, and these feel solid while not being at all uncomfortable.

According to my son, the Addiction line is very comfortable. This is his 4th pair. He has wide feet, so I always have to get 4E for him. I have tried to get him different brands and styles, but he always ends up going back to Brooks Addiction.

This is probably my 4th or 5th Brooks Addiction shoe. I love them even though each time they are a new number (Addiction 13). This pair is just as comfortable as the others. I try to wear other style atheletic shoes, but my feet start hurting mid-way through the day. Brooks Addiction keep my feet happy!!

Received the addiction 13 today and very pleased with fit and looks. Currently have the 10's and they seem lighter and more support. thank you Zappos for the great support and fast action on the exchange, tried another shoe and was not happy. Customer was great also. This is the only place I shop for shoes.

I took a chance on these because of the strong reviews on Zappos, and man, I am glad I did. These are some of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn! I can't believe how shoe technology keeps improving -- these shoes are noticeably grippy on paved surfaces, yet so cushioned, like walking on pillows. I'm sure these shoes will become second nature eventually, but for now they are a noticeable pleasure to wear and walk in. The fit is perfect. I might buy another pair to keep for when these wear out because they are that good.

As someone with extremely flat feet who also overpronates, finding quality running shoes is tough. So far, these have been great! Being on the bigger side (6'5"/210lbs), I've struggled with knee pain and even stress fractures in the past. These shoes offer great support, cushioning and have left my legs feeling good after my runs. I'm usually only running about a 5k, but these shoes have done the trick. The only gripes I have are the weight of the shoes & the style. It might just take some getting used to, but these shoes are definitely on the heavier side. Also, styling for motion control shoes are never as cool as "regular" running shoes. At the end of the day though, I'm only using these shoes to run in and not as a part of my regular streetwear.

I have other Brooks shoes that I like and bought these for carpentry work. Standing at my workbench or crawling around the attic installing gable vents and similar 'projects.' Comfortable, sturdy, but lightweight.

While these shoes were comfortable overall, they felt 1/2 to a full size too small based on the shoe size I normally wear. If you order this shoe, I would strongly suggest getting at least a 1/2 size larger than usual.

Been wearing the Addiction 12 for many years. Great walking shoe. Always wore an 11.5. Now I needed a size 12 in the Addiction 13. I decided to go with a different shoe, but will go back to the Addiction 12. I like the black and gold better than the old colors.

I've been wearing Brooks Addictions since the 10 style. I love the all-black mens style and have always purchased those since they are unobtrusive, especially in exercise gear. Unfortunately, though they felt comfortable, they felt smaller than my Addiction 12, and the back of the heel is considerably smaller, so much that my foot pops out easily! I cannot put in my custom orthotics when this problem occurs before they are even in the shoe. I even held the 12 & 13 Addictions back-to-back to see if there's a height difference on the back of the heel, and there is – about 3/4"! Unfortunately, because they felt a little smaller and had the heel problem, I am returning them, perhaps for a size larger, though I don't think that will fix the heel slipping problem. I recommend going 1/2 a size up, or maybe even 1 whole size up if you need to put in your custom orthotics.

Great shoes, super comfortable. Good support. However within 6 months, the outer upper area starts coming unstuck, literally. See pictures. I haven't subjected them to anything rigorous... just urban walking. And it's getting worse... as more and more areas start peeling off. The shoes are still great to wear, and walk in. Pity about the cosmetics.

These are good looking shoes but that's it. No support my legs and feet hurt so bad after the first run I haven't wore them since. Right on top of foot by angle was tight and the top of foot by toes I couldn't get it right enough. I would not recommend it at all

Love these shoes. I put in different insoles and they keep my feet in line and no more pain!