Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

The Addiction 2 is garbage compared to the original. I?ve worn the original for 10 years in my office 5 days a week, plus in the gym. The 2 is too tight, lacks stability and the leather is ugly and cheap. At least offer both shoes. I?ve ordered it in 3 sizes so that I can find a good fit, but all pale in comparison.

I have bin wearing this same shoe for years but now I broat 2 pares you made a new design I am in massive pain when I wear it

The Addition Walker II does not have the support that the Original Addition Walker had. I am not real steady on my feet and the Original was much better.

Bought the newly designed shoes, had to send them back. Toe box was too small. Bought the mesh shoes and they stretched a little too much and cannot wear them for very long. I am not sure why, after 10 years of wearing these shoes and always having them comfortable, supportive, and stable, Brooks felt they had to modernize and update something that was working well for their customer base. If "it ain't broken, don't fix it". Brooks made a big mistake in changing this shoe. It is a walking shoe and did not need a design change. I hope you go back and rethink this and bring back the old style. Lost a long time customer on this change.

Just purchased another pair of the Addiction Walker 2 shoe. I've read the comments and completely agree. While a good shoe, they pale in comparison to the original Addiction Walker - which I've worn for over 10 years. The new design comes apart at the toe, the insoles are not as comfortable and the whole shoe doesn't last as long. Still, the Addiction Walker 2 is the best currently available.

Have been wearing about a month and 1/2 and the toe of the shoe is already coming apart,very disappointed for 130 price point

The Addiction 2 walker is a total disaster. I wore the Addiction 1 for many, many years and was totally satisfied with both the fit and finish. It was so comfortable right out of the box and fit perfectly. The Addiction 2 will not fit my foot comfortably no matter what I do. My usual size of 11.5B was too tight, my toes were rubbing right up against the front of the shoe. I then ordered the 12B a half size larger and my toes are still rubbing up against the front of the shoe. I even tried an 11.5D and that didn't fit right either. Every time I fitness walk with this shoe my feet are absolutely killing me because my toes are being crunched. I am so frustrated and aggravated that you changed the design and totally ruined the fit of this shoe. Why couldn't you just leave well enough alone with the Addiction 1, it was perfect in every way just the way it was. I don't know why you tried to fix it when it wasn't broken. I know that it is a fool's errand to suggest this but I have wishful thinking. Why don't you just discontinue the Addiction 2 and bring back the original Addiction 1 or at the very least offer both the Addiction 1 and Addiction 2.

These shoes are quite well built compared with other walkers (but, also, cost two, three, four times as much). The main issue is the sizing. I own 6 or 7 different types of walking shoes, all in the same size, and they all fit differently but work for me - each has its purpose. The Addiction Walker 2 is the only fit that doesn't work at all. It's not just that it runs small, though these do run very small, it simply doesn't feel good on the foot. I'm not sure how much better a half or full size up would feel. If the sizing issues many reviewers bring up could be addressed and the build was kept at the same high quality, this shoe would be untouchable. As it stands now, it's easily the worst in class strictly due to the sizing issue.

There's plenty of room for my orthotics and the toe box is generous. I also like that it comes in a narrow size. The fit is great. BUT I had to stop wearing them because my feet hurt so much. I believe the reason is that the sole is so stiff that it's making my flat feet take a lot of stress. I'm still giving it three stars because they might work better for those of you blessed with "normal" feet.