Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction 14

I've been wearing Brooks Addiction since the Addiction 11, and normally have ordered the Addiction a half-size larger than my regular walking shoes due to their snug fit. (I'm a 12-B in New Balance walking shoes, but have been a 12.5-B in the Brooks Addiction.) That half-size-up approach also worked well for the Addiction 12 and the Addiction 13, but not for the Addiction 14. Its footbed seems longer at the same size as the 11/12/13. My test, aside from noticing that my heel was slipping up more than in the earlier models, was to slide my orthotic around inside the 14. There's definitely more room for the orthotic insert front-to-back in the 14 than in the 13. I've exchanged the Addiction 14 for one a half-size smaller, which should be about right. Excellent service on the advance exchange from Zappos, too.

I liked the shoe very much. However, after about 4 mos, the shoe fabric seemed to stretch and the fit became sloppy. Then, about a month later, the fabric began to unravel in the toe box and heel areas. This was very surprising because I neither used them for running/hiking nor abused the shoe in any way.

BEAST WEARERS REJOICE! THERE IS ANOTHER OPTION WHEN BROOKS SCREWS UP THE BEAST! I have been wearing Beasts for years. Maybe 15+ years now. I wear sneakers every day, almost all day, am extremely active and have always been big, from 340++ when I played football to 280 over the last year or so. Beasts become something you rely on. It is almost a cult thing for people who need them. And as any regular Beast wearer knows...every couple generations, Brooks puts out a turkey of a Beast. They will make an awesome model, then make a horrible one...then back to awesome. Well...as we all know, the 18 was AWESOME and the new one STINKS!!! All is not lost - the Addiction 14 is almost like a hybrid between a really old good model of the Beast...and a Beast Jr. if they ever made one. It feels familiar and supportive as heck. It is not stupid soft and squirmy like the latest Adrenaline. Pronators will be secure. Does it look cool? Ehh. Do the outer materials seem as durable as one of the good Beast models? Ehh. But it is good enough until Brooks comes out with a Beast 22 or whatever and fixes their terrible mistake of the current shoe. Hopefully. Definitely am pleased with this basic Addiction 14!

I have major metatarsal injury in both feet and require orthotics. For the past 4 months I have developed a bunion in my right foot. I don’t like the style at all BUT THE SHOE IS THE ONLY ONE I CAN WEAR WITH NO PAIN. The bottom is strong (which is good for metatarsal injury) and the shoe is wide enough to help with the bunion. I highly recommend it.

Comfortable shoe for people with flat feet. The extra width and very open toe box are a great combination. I bought two pairs. I’ll keep looking for additional color combinations.

Fit and size are right on, reasonable arch support, very conservative style. Wish shoe had gel or some better overall cushion. I definitely would not use this shoe for running, especially on a trail.

These shoes run a bit narrow but they will relax in a few months. The other pairs I have gotten do this also. not a problem

I wear a size 13 in all shoes, even other brooks styles, and this shoe was way too big. I returned the 13 for a 12 with Zappos awesome customer service it was easy. Going down a full size is a little snug but it works for me. I definitely recommend going down half a size for sure.

I was recommended to this shoe by my physical therapist. Now I know why. The heel box is firm, so the shoe hugs my foot nicely. It’s a good walking as well as running shoe.

Just to add to my earlier review. I used to buy bothing but Brooks for years but they've gone downhill the last few years. The fit and quality is not what it used to be. The sizes tend to run very small and the fabric and material seem cheap and brittle. I'm gonna try some other company for awhile.