Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

Once I got in my 60's I started experiencing foot pain, especially in the forefoot. Shoes I used to wear didn't work, even with a custom orthotic. So it has been a struggle finding shoes that do work for walking and all day wear. Something firm, but with a little extra (but not too much) room in the forefoot. These walker showed up in may lists of "best walking shoes". I paid attention to reviews that indicated they run a little small and a little narrow, My usual size is 11 or 11.5, regular width. For these I went with the 11.5 2e width and they are perfect. I also like that they are firm soled and not cushy as I have noticed my feet hurt more after a day in a soft, flexible cushy shoe. I have only had these a month so I can't speak to durability. They are toasty and I live in a cold climate so that is good. I just spent 4 days in Seattle walking all over the city wearing these every day with no foot pain!

Very good support since wearing these shoes the past 2 weeks many of my pain areas have disappeared. The Arthritis and bone spurs on my left foot have MOSTLY disappeared.

I bought these shoes for working in service at restaurants. Pros; Black, spill resistant toe/ top, non slip sole. Cons; Much heavier, much stiffer sole, twice the cost, and a lot less comfortable than my previous Brooks shoes. Previous shoes are Brooks trace bought on sale, worn almost everyday for about a year and a half.

Heavy, squeaky, stiff and uncomfortable. Haven't been able to break them in over two months. So stiff that my feet hurt. I love the addiction sneaker but these are going back. Very disappointed

A near perfect fit and very comfortable. Could be a little lighter but that is not a major issue. I love this shoe.

Very comfortable shoes that make walking a breeze

These are really comfortable, wear well, and look nice. I don't run...but I'm on my feet all day, every day, walking. I found these from a recommendation from a runner friend, at a local store. My only complaint is that I wish I could still get them in dark brown, too. In brown, I could get away with these as business casual, believe it or not, and I prefer brown to white anyway. In a dress shoe or most athletic shoes I'll wear a 10.5 US medium. In these, I prefer an 11 medium (D). They're snug but not at all tight. I have a long stride, so most walking shoes will pinch the back of my heel, but these are low enough in the back that they don't. Plenty of clearance in the ankle area, too.

Miss the originals. Got a new pair of Walker 2, and immediately noticed one of the shoes squeaked when I walk. But more importantly, I used my original Walker with my orthotics to protect my feet and avoid foot pain. But these aren't the same, and my feet here hurting minutes into walking around in these. Shame they messed up a winning formula and we're left with worse shoes. I returned my pair.

These are not my favorite Brooks compared to my other Brooks. They're not comfortable and after an 8 hour shift , my feet hurt. What's bad about my situation is I work in an office setting and walk about 1.5 miles a day. Also, they squeak whenever I walk and in Louisiana, they're hot. I guess I should have bought the suede to combat the heat and the squeaking. I do not recommend. Maybe with better insoles they would perform better, but then why buy them if the insoles need replacing? I also find the toe box slightly tighter than my other Brooks.

I am returning the shoes I was very surprised because usually I can put a brand new brooks and they feel great walk 5-6 miles easy not with these very hard shoe not comfortable at all

The first shoes I get are extra wide and they are super comfortable for my nursing work, I exceed my expectations, in addition the customer service is excellent

My daughter uses them for work in the school kitchen. She needs supportive shoes that are nonslip and these are the best that shes purchased. She also wears Adrenaline GTS for casual wear because shes always on her feet.

I am pretty disappointed. They are not that comfortable and not nearly slip resistant enough. For the price these should have been much better and I doubt I will by Brooks again.

This os my 8th pair. They always fit don't rub or blister my heels feel good with whatever socks I wear.

Excellent fit and comfort! Noisy when in motion.

Comfortable shoe, appreciate the narrow B width availability. The shoe appears to be made of vinyl as opposed to leather, which is fine by me, except the shoe is very noisy with every flex.

I bought these for work, they are an excellent shoe super comfortable. They do run a little bit small I usually wear a 10 1/2 got an 11. Should've went with a wide instead of standard width. Would definitely buy again.

This shows did exactly what I needed them to do. I almost forgotten all my knee issues.

These are great shoes for wearing while at work. They are durable and firm and give you the confidence to work in rough environments without having to worry about your feet, or your shoes, and at the same time, they are fairly comfortable.

I'm on I'm guessing roughly my 15th pair of these shoes at this point going back to the original addiction walkers. I'm a mail carrier for USPS so I log tons and tons of miles. I work 6 days a week and walk roughly 15 miles a day. A pair of these shoes will last me for roughly 4-5 months which is crazy for the miles I put on them. I personally think they're ugly as sin, but they last through the daily torture I put them through and are the only shoes that keep my feet pain free! Once I start to feel a little pain I know it's time to finally swap to the next pair. I swear by these shoes and always recommend them to others. My only negative is I wish they would occasionally go on sale.

Fit great. They were for my husband. He didn't care for color. Returned.