Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker Suede

VERY NARROW ALL OVER. I knew this about Brooks shoes so I ordered an X-Wide instead of my usual Wide size and it was still too tight! And I don't have huge feet, I have an average size foot but I can't stand a tight toe box. Brooks doesn't make XX-Wide. If they did it would probably be just the right fit for me. The shoes seem very supportive and comfortable otherwise, but I can't stand to wear shoes that cramp my feet. Since Brooks shoes run narrow overall they need to make XX-Wide if they don't want to lose sales to New Balance which offers wider widths.

I have worn Brooks Addiction running shoes for walking for years. They are not available in my size so I tried the walking shoes. They are tight on my bunion foot and don't have much cushioning.

Toe box much smaller than my previous Brooks despite being same size (9 wide). Felt at least a 1/2 size too small, if not a full size too small. I wasn't able to add my green Superfeet. Rigid and sturdy sole (which is what I look for in a shoe to eliminate pain). Bigger size is not available for me to try on and compare. Subtle retro style could gave worked well for pulling off with a variety of outfits.

Brooks, what would you have women do that find your Extra wide shoe too narrow? You are so close to perfect! But I’m tired of sacrificing the women ‘s model to go with a wider mens shoe because there’s no wider option. You are the brand that has the best walkers & runners from my experience. It simply would be nice to have an 8.5 women’s shoe in realistic sizes from you at some point. I’ve given up on all the brands that don’t even acknowledge “wide” feet.

I ordered 1/2 size up from my normal 6B since reviews said the Addiction Walker runs small. It was way too small and tight all over! I had a regular sock on, nothing thick or padded like a Thorlo. I could hardly get my foot inside. The laces are too short also. If you use the top eyelets, the laces can't be tied. BUT the positives . . . I took my socks off to get a feel for the shoe and how it felt to walk in it. First, it was still tight in toe box and still too short in length, even with no socks on. But the cushioning inside is heavenly and the soles feel really great to walk on. Lots of support under the foot, along with good cushioning ( good, not squishy like some running shoes). Just very comfortable with great support for plantar fasciitis and back of heel bursitis. Because of all the positives, I'm going to try ordering a 7B (one full size larger than my normal size). Oh, and the color is beautiful! I got the Alloy/Oyster Peach and it's a soft neutral gray with very subtle rosy accents. It will go well with all the neutral shades I wear and other colors too. I hope going a FULL SIZE UP will work. If not I might have to order a Wide, but that usually doesn't work for me because the shoe is then too big all over and the heel slips. This is a great shoe, it just runs a full size too small -- and toe box needs to be more roomy. The medium width is way too narrow and tight around the toes. If the sizing was more accurate and the toe box wider I would give it 5 stars.

The shoe felt very comfortable to put on, but as I walked around my house my toe began to hurt. I have super wide feet so it is hard to get a good fit.

They were supposed to be wide but felt very tight. They did not work for my bunions.

As described, the colors are a bit off, but not a deal breaker. The shoes were described as Wide but they were not even close; overly snug in the toe box. The size 11 I ordered in previous Brooks shoes are fine but these were closer to a 10. Returned.

I had to return them; even though the size was a wide, the toe box cramped my little toes.

The toe box too narrow for me. Not as wide as Ghost toe box

Personally, I cannot stand the look of the new, jazzed up design on this Brooks Addiction Walker. I suffer from bunions, hammertoes and osteoarthritis in my feet, and the only shoes I could wear Brooks Addiction Walkers for all activities. The old style of this shoe (2019) was full leather. The new style is perforated suede which gives less support; has funky colors and squeaks with each step because my orthotics now touch a rubber insole; and the style brings even more attention to my already troubled feed -- to which I do not want to bring additional attention. Now I can only wear the new style that only comes in black or white, is solid leather and squeaks! I've decided on the New Balance 928 v3 in beige to replace Brooks Addiction Walker in beige because simple beige is no longer sold.

I've had the addiction walker model before. I'm supposed on how short this particular shoe feels.

did not give me the support i needed. Waling I felt my feet pounding the ground

I really wanted to like these shoes, but they were consistently too tight around the tops of my feet (where laces are) and my ankles. The shoes are very stiff and I never felt like I broke them in enough; every time I put them on it felt like I was wearing them for the first time. My feet ached after walking for 20-30 minutes and I couldn’t wait to take them off. I’ve purchased Brooks running shoes in the past and liked them and thought it would be a natural transition to their walking shoes. I was wrong and I’m going to go back to only purchasing Brooks for running shoes and will look for another brand of walking shoes.