Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

The version 2 of the Addiction Walker is different from the original shoe. First of all, when new, the version 2 shoe doesn't feel as comfortably padded as the original. Secondly, this shoe squeaks when I walk, which makes it noisy, compared with the original shoe. As far as I am concerned, the shoe was changed when it didn't need to be changed, and not for the better. I also liked the original shoe's appearance over the new appearance. The sole has been changed, as well, so I want to see how the shoe holds up over time. I have been wearing this shoe for a week or so now, so I don't have enough time with them to know how much I'll like them as they wear in, but I would rate the original as a five-star. I can't give these new ones a five star rating because they are squeaky, flashy, and not the relieving feeling when they are new.

Feeling pain in right big toe ever since I got these wondering if you gave me regular size vs wide as I ordered

This shoe is very stiff; the upper material seems thick and a bit inflexible. It also makes a squeaky noise that is unwelcome. The fit is good and the sole cushion is as expected. I am assuming that the upper will break in over time. Previous Brooks shoes were excellent from day 1, both Addiction and Adrenaline. I use this shoe for walking, not for running.

I need a "winter shoe" for walking, so selected the leather upper Addiction because the Dyads I use the rest of the year are ventilated. I'm 74 years old and no longer run due to some leg and foot issues. The Addictions fit well, and definitely are more suited for cold, wet weather, but do not offer the kind of support that the Dyads provide. I cannot walk as far or as quickly in the Addictions. The lack of support causes back and leg pain fairly quickly. I realize that my situation probably is not typical of your customers, but I really wish you had a product available such as a leather-topped Dyad for winter use.

I need a ?winter shoe? for walking, so selected the leather upper Addiction because the Dyads I use the rest of the year are ventilated. I?m 74 years old and no longer run due to some leg and foot issues. The Addictions fit well, and definitely are more suited for cold, wet weather, but do not offer the kind of support that the Dyads provide. I cannot walk as far or as quickly in the Addictions. The lack of support causes back and leg pain fairly quickly. I realize that my situation probably is not typical of your customers, but I really wish you had a product available such as a leather-topped Dyad for winter use.

I have bought these for years. Great shoe but the last 2 pair that i have boughten squeak so badly I am embarrassed to wear them. I do have orthotics I wear in these shoes. Its been the same orthotics I have worn for years. I have never had a problem. I dont know if they are making them narrower or less material in the soul or bed. It looks like I have to find another brand which I hate to do.

To be honest I am disappointed in the quality of the shoe. I have been wearing addiction walkers for the better part of 20 years and always found them to be of superior quality. I ordered my most recent pair only to find out that a size 12 no longer fit me. I'm 72 yrs. old so I know my feet haven't grown. I spoke to one of your staff and he recognized that it has become necessary to order everything a half size larger. Quality control? or vendors skimping on material? I have reordered and the fit is now OK. However, whatever material you have used inside causes a squeak where the tongue contacts the inside of the shoe just below the laces when walking. This can be duplicated by just using your hand to move the tongue around. I am not trying to be a cranky old man but I hate to see a quality product from a highly reputable company become tarnished.

I was excited to get them, I only wear Brooks, but when I got them they look great, but run small. I always get a 13 in my sneakers, thye would of been a 14 and that would of been to big so I exchanged them for another Brooks.

The updates to this shoe are not improvements. The shoe is sleeker and more fashionable, but now squeezes my feet and lacks softness that my last set of addiction walkers had. I'll check to see if someone still has an older version. The new version is OK, just had more foot pain after a 12 hour shift.

Fit is as advertized... Comfort is decent but not great quality is not very good anti slip sole is useless. You can and I did slip on wet concrete. Do not expect any sort of traction with these shoes.

Before I purchased these online, I did so, because I wanted to be professionally sized. I went to one of your dealers here in town. I am very happy with the overall fit and craftsmanship. However, the pad of my right heal caused me a sharp pain while wearing them at work, standing on a rubber mat over concrete. My left shoe is fine. I work i an USDA grade food lab. After standing for hours, it can be very painful. When finished with work walking can improve the painful condition, but it is still with me even though reduced. How do I keep up with their appearance and condition? Do I use good quality shoe polish to dress them up if alcohol drips on them? Will it be possible to buy more shoe laces for these shoes? They are very nice quality and will wear out before the shoes. I would like to buy 4 pair for siz 11.5 d. Thank you, Stephen Williams

Nice, good looking and comfortable shoes, BUT they're not slip resistant. At least in the kitchen.

Nice, good looking and comfortable shoes, BUT they?re not slip resistant. At least in the kitchen.

The sole is too stiff for ideal walking distances. Its great for standing. Very comfortable. I wear it to baseball games where I'm largely sitting and short walks. I use other Brooks shoes for fitness walking.

Change of length and quality of shoestring definitely a negative. Don?t seem to have as much support as the last pair I bought from you.

fit, looks,size very good after several miles shoes felt too hard to continue wearing. my brooks running shoes are more comfortable

They just weren't what I was hoping for. I am on my feet walking on concrete and climbing stairs and I thought these might work, unfortunately not.

They just weren?t what I was hoping for. I am on my feet walking on concrete and climbing stairs and I thought these might work, unfortunately not.

Disappointed. My daughter recommended Brooks. Leather looks like plastic . Heel. Flares out to much making it tougher to walk. Bought as a diabetic shoe alternative. Buy a diabetic shoe.....same price or LESS.

I like the look and material a lot. But Shoe feels a bit broad or lose near the toes. I am concerned that may hinder the full support I need. My older Brooks were more canvas, but felt a little more snug from toes to heel. I'd like the support I felt in those.

I like the look and material a lot. But Shoe feels a bit broad or lose near the toes. I am concerned that may hinder the full support I need. My older Brooks were more canvas, but felt a little more snug from toes to heel. I?d like the support I felt in those.