Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

Too stiff. Should have stayed with the Glycerin. If I hadnt tried them twice I would have returned them. I only walk ( 3.5-3.8 mph) dont run. Probably will stay with the Glycerin for distance walking and only use the Walker for rare short slow walks.

I have experience with the Addiction Walker 1 shoes which I would rate 5 stars. The Addiction Walker 2 series seems to be slightly narrower than Addiction 1. In general, Addiction Walker shoes require several months of break-in to enhance the comfort. So, I haven't used the Addiction Walker 2 series long enough to compare to the old version for maximum comfort. Additionally, I may modify with custom sole inserts. The quality seems fine.

WALKING BOOTS Third pair over 5-6 years. These are my "walking boots". Comfort, great fit.

Absolutely amazing pair of shoes! I had a hard time finding leather shoes that matched hospital regulations (especially considering I'm flat footed). These were the only ones I could find that provided the support I need for 12 hr shifts while providing protection/easy to clean. The only reason I gave these 4 stars is due to the lack of breathability.

Per my orthotics maker this is the tennis shoe I should be wearing and it and version 1 have been great. Just dont hide the version with laces in your ads.

these are my work shoes (mailman) been walking about 7 miles a day with these for the last month. traction is phenomenal! the toes have already come unglued after less than 200 miles walked... the shoes have remained comfortable despite such hard wear and tear in such a short amount of time.

these are my work shoes (mailman) been walking about 7 miles a day with these for the last month. traction is phenomenal! the toes have already come unglued after less than 200 miles walked... the shoes have remained comfortable despite such hard wear and tear in such a short amount of time.

I use my Addiction 2 shoes for walking. They have excellent support, better than any shoes Ive tried before. They are well made and comfortable whether on a treadmill or outdoors. After I purchased my first pair , I bought another pair 2 months later. I virtually live in these shoes.

Very comfortable fit, a little bit stiffer, but keeps feet in line

I just started to use the shoe so really too early to know however i think it will be a good addition. The shoe is sturdy, actually a bit heavy, but provides necessary support.

not as breathable as a running shoe.

Today was my 13th day of using the Addiction 2 shoes. I used them every day since 12/21/2022 except for Christmas Day. I have put 52.27 miles with them as of today 1/2/2023. Using your TrueFit recommendation I ordered a size 9 instead of my usual 8.5. Initially, my heel was a bit loose but I used a heel lock lace to remedy that. Overall they are comfortable. I have had issues with heel hot spots and some toe discomfort but it hasn?t been consistent and depends on how I?ve traveled or if I am only doing my brisk walks or slow runs. I am maintaining a daily log of my walks and the shoes. I plan to give them a thorough review at the end of the 90 day usage.

Most comfortable shoe yet. Im in law enforcement and the all black leather-like exterior makes it uniform compliant. Please dont discontinue this shoe.

love these shoes ive worn them for hours daily for probably over a year and they still have life left.

I love the shoes and this is about my fourth pair purchased. Help me tremendously with my knees and back alignment since I'm flat footed. Only reason I didn't give them a 5 rating is because there seems to have been some change made with inner shoe materials and make a crunching noise when walking in them that's very obvious.

Today was my 13th day of using the Addiction 2 shoes. I used them every day since 12/21/2022 except for Christmas Day. I have put 52.27 miles with them as of today 1/2/2023. Using your TrueFit recommendation I ordered a size 9 instead of my usual 8.5. Initially, my heel was a bit loose but I used a heel lock lace to remedy that. Overall they are comfortable. I have had issues with heel hot spots and some toe discomfort but it hasnt been consistent and depends on how Ive traveled or if I am only doing my brisk walks or slow runs. I am maintaining a daily log of my walks and the shoes. I plan to give them a thorough review at the end of the 90 day usage.

It's a good shoe, which I have to have in combo with my braces, just wish you offered other colors. Good support and fit.

Perfect for me. The wide fit is great. I would say that this is a great walking shoe but dont think it would be as good a running shoe.

So loud that you cant wear them. They make so much noise!

I just replaced my long-time brown Addiction Walker I shoes with black (darn it - why don't you offer brown anymore?) AW II shoes. They continue to do a great job of walking support, and the price hasn't changed in years, thank you. But they look way less cool, more ordinary, and, frankly, cheaper than my AW Is. They only have 6 lace loop holes instead of 7 as before, and the missing one is above the tongue loop making it harder to cinch up. Yeah, a minor complaint, but it was better before! They squeak! Maybe just being new...we'll see. The new sole design with all the tiny little Sipes is impossible to clean. The little fir needles get in there and resist all brushing. On my AW Is, my car snow brush easily cleaned out all the mess so the mess didn't come in the house with me. BOTTOM LINE: All the differences I see between old and new design are steps backwards. ;-(

Not a looker, but has a great personality. I didn't know they made shoes for flat footed people. Let alone flat footed and wide foot. Shoes are life changing. I hate cardio and running. It kills my feet but I force myself to do it. As soon as I put them on I felt support in my feet where my feet were sore form the day before. Life changing. When I took them off after a few miles back at home it wasn't until I stepped out of them and onto the tile that I remembered my feet hurt. I've started walking and doing lite jogging with them while wearing a 50 lb vest on the sidewalk in my neighborhood. Just great. I went to wear my normal flat No support casual shoes that I usually wear and quickly my feet started hurting. I realized I walk without bending my foot. I just lift and move. Apparently this shoe gave me support to force me to walk correctly without realizing it. But doing it in my normal flat No support shoes was pain. 10/10 will buy again. I've had them 3-5 weeks (holidays are growing me off) I've walked everyday except 4 days with these in that time. Legit my lower back pain has been gone for almost 2weeks now. Same bed I'm thinking it's these shoes. Buy. I hope they come out with new designs soon because it's ready for cardio but looks wise you know it's got the best personality ever.

They are a little heavy , but I like them. I think they will serve the purpose in the wintry weather coming our way . My suede ( brown ) addiction walkers are my favorite, very comfortable!!!!!

Not a looker, but has a great personality. I didn?t know they made shoes for flat footed people. Let alone flat footed and wide foot. Shoes are life changing. I hate cardio and running. It kills my feet but I force myself to do it. As soon as I put them on I felt support in my feet where my feet were sore form the day before. Life changing. When I took them off after a few miles back at home it wasn?t until I stepped out of them and onto the tile that I remembered my feet hurt. I?ve started walking and doing lite jogging with them while wearing a 50 lb vest on the sidewalk in my neighborhood. Just great. I went to wear my normal flat No support casual shoes that I usually wear and quickly my feet started hurting. I realized I walk without bending my foot. I just lift and move. Apparently this shoe gave me support to force me to walk correctly without realizing it. But doing it in my normal flat No support shoes was pain. 10/10 will buy again. I?ve had them 3-5 weeks (holidays are growing me off) I?ve walked everyday except 4 days with these in that time. Legit my lower back pain has been gone for almost 2weeks now. Same bed I?m thinking it?s these shoes. Buy. I hope they come out with new designs soon because it?s ready for cardio but looks wise you know it?s got the best personality ever.

Love them only shoe I wear anymore.

Still the most comfortable shoe my 4E feet have worn right out of the box. No break-in required!!! Im a little disappointed that the exterior back half of the shoe has so much plastic looking skin. Long and short, the comfort is a constant 5 star.