Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

I like the comfort and support these shoes offer, but they squeak with every step. I prefer the older Addiction model that had a mostly mesh upper. Was much lighter and quieter.

Wish the cushion was a little softer

This is my second pair and I don't think these new ones have the same build as last years. I really don't think these are going to last as well as the old ones and I wore them right into the ground. I wish I could be more specific, but it's tough. These are already losing some of the fit around my foot. I am still looking forward to the day when I can buy a pair of support shoes and not have to add an insert to make it as high arched as it needs to be.

This shoe is more narrow than the previous model and is stiffer. I also liked the looks of the previous model better.

Shoe is too heavy for me...Have a hard time acclimating to the weight of it......

My shoes are not Slip resistant at all! I work in the food industry and almost felt multiple times :( It sucks cause it is a confortable shoe

Its looking like I need to return this shoe as it seems to be aggravating my back problems. It definitely was "different" at first, but I walked around in it and after a 2-3 weeks it definitely broke in. Still not the same as walking around in an athletic shoe. But, like i said, its aggravating my back.

I'm wearing them for two weeks now, and even that are ok, I was looking for more cushion. I need it a higher hill and these shoe lol like it has it but is just not there.

I have worn these shoes for many years and have had at least 10 pairs. This pair seems to be shorter than the rest. I am debating returning them for a half size bigger.

The quality of the shoe is excellent. The issue is the smell of the shoes that comes from inside from one of the materials, they cant be worn because of the foul smell. My son has a pair of Brooks shoes and has the same issue and its only from Brooks products.

I prefer the leather uppers and the style of the original Walkers. The Walker has been my go to shoe for years. That may change now with the Walker 2. I certainly would not have purchased the Walker 2 if the original had still been available!

OK walker shoe. Left heal pain began anew after using the Walker "2" for about 3 weeks. More pain than off-the-shelf NB 1.0. Yes, size your W V2 @ least one size bigger than normal shoes in your possession. I may try a running shoe next time to use as a walker. "Waxed" laces are nice. Nice moderate tread for walking.

Shoes are 1/2 of what I was looking for . They give me the support but not so much cushion. These are my 3rd pair of Brooks. I have the Anthem 2 and the Anthem 3. The 3's are my favorite. I'm a 72 year old man. 5'7 145 lbs. I walk an average of 2 to 3 miles daily on asphalt roads in a neighborhood that is a mix of flats and hills. I bought the walkers in anticipation of wearing them as a comfortable shoe when I wanted something that didn't look like a tennis shoe. I think the sacrifice in comfort/cushion comes from the hard sole.

Where is the Addiction Walker? I much prefer the previous Addiction version to this new one. Every aspect...overall comfort, support, look, assortment of colors is lacking in the new Addiction Two as compared to the original Addiction. PLEASE BRING IT BACK!

I miss the stronger support of the original model of Addiction Walker.

Toe flap comes unstuck, don't last long if you work in them, better but two pair

Not as high quality as the Brooks shoes they replaced. Don't seem to have the overall support of my feet like the previous they replaced. Disappointed.

I have been wearing the Addiction Walker for over 8 years now (two pairs a year) and loved them. Foot doctor recommended them for pronation problems. The new Walker 2 is not the same shoe unfortunately. It has less support and the sole is not so non-slip anymore either. And what happened to the brown color the original walker had?!! As usual the price goes up ($10 more) and the quality goes down. I will have to look for another brand shoe, I guess.

Sadly, this latest iteration of the Addiction line, the "2" does not compare favorably with the Addiction "1" or original Addiction that was so beloved by this wearer. The 2 is a decent piece of quality footwear but not nearly as good as the Addiction "1." The 2 is a snugger fit for sure, though it runs true to size. It is less substantial and a little lighter than its predecessor. The bottom flatter and less grooved. A minus for this reviewer. Overall, the 2 is made with less material. For example, the tongue is much smaller and less cushioned and comfortable than the "1." Are there any original Addiction left in my size, 9.5 D? Would gladly pay double what they cost me in 2019! The Addiction 2 is good high quality footwear, it just doesn't compare with the original Addiction.

Not much padding and my toes feel like they are bottoming out on the walking surface, shoe is very hot to wear. Shoes does look nice, is light weight, but does not have a durable feel. I own two other pairs of Brooks and for some this might be a good shoe, just not for me.

Sadly, this latest iteration of the Addiction line, the "2" does not compare favorably with the Addiction "1" or original Addiction that was so beloved by this wearer. The 2 is a decent piece of quality footwear but not nearly as good as the Addiction "1." The 2 is a snugger fit for sure, though it runs true to size. It is less substantial and a little lighter than its predecessor. The bottom flatter and less grooved. A minus for this reviewer. Overall, the 2 is made with less material. For example, the tongue is much smaller and less cushioned and comfortable than the "1." Are there any original Addiction left in my size, 9.5 D? Would gladly pay double what they cost me in 2019! The Addiction 2 is good high quality footwear, it just doesn't compare with the original Addiction.

Good shoe, but very tight in width compared to the same sized running shoe I bought previously.

My husband loved the original shoe but he feels this shoe doesn't feel the same in the insole. He says it doesn't give him as much support as the other shoe, and doesn't feel it is as well made.

My husband loved the original shoe but he feels this shoe doesn?t feel the same in the insole. He says it doesn?t give him as much support as the other shoe, and doesn?t feel it is as well made.

Show would be more comfortable, as would the Brooks Addiction 14, if they had the Brooks Addiction 13 insoles. Indeed, I was going to send both shoes back but the customer support staff at Brooks was able to send me two Brooks Addiction 13 insoles. Hopefully, future additions of these shoes will have the more comfortable insoles.