Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

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.

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.

Long time user of the Addiction Walker... but the changes made to the non-slip tread of the Addiction 2 make these shoes bad at holding sand/dirt and tracking all over, also the tread is very grippy and squeaks often like a Tennis shoe on the court. Not a good every day wearing shoe and will not buy this model again... please bring back the old Addition sole pattern.

I've bought these shoes for many years but was extremely disappointed with them. I ordered a size up after reading reviews that they ran small and they still were rubbing against my toes. My feet hurt as well like the support wasn't like it used to be. Ordering different shoes from now on.

To whom it may concern, I've only had these shoes for a short period of time & the sole is starting to separate from the front of the shoe itself(both feet). I've always been a fan of Brooks, but I'm a little disappointed this time around. Thanks, Cory Beebe

The Addiction Walker 11.5B fit perfectly. The Addiction Walker 2 right sneaker is too tight in the toe box. As a result I had to purchase an additional pair 11.5D. Now I have to wear an 11.5B on my left foot and an 11.5D on my right foot all because Brooks had to monkey around with the design of the sneaker. They should have left well enough alone. It it ain't broke don't fix it! Now I have to buy 2 pairs and spend twice as much money.

I have been buying the Addiction Walker for years. The Walker 2 is not the same shoe. I think if you will check the reviews that I am not the only person to point this out.

I normally do not do reviews. However, the Brooks Addiction Walker 2 it a terrible product! I have been wearing Brooks Addiction Walkers for many years, I have owned dozens of them. I wear them at work where I walk several miles a day. This shoe felt cheap and poorly made. The size was much smaller than the original. The tread change was not for the better. The top mostly plastic part was unattractive. The price went up and the quality went way down. If you ever bring the original Brooks Addiction back let me know.

I normally do not do reviews. However, the Brooks Addiction Walker 2 it a terrible product! I have been wearing Brooks Addiction Walkers for many years, I have owned dozens of them. I wear them at work where I walk several miles a day. This shoe felt cheap and poorly made. The size was much smaller than the original. The tread change was not for the better. The top mostly plastic part was unattractive. The price went up and the quality went way down. If you ever bring the original Brooks Addiction back let me know.

Loved the old Addiction Walkers, I wore 11 1/2 4E with an orthotic and the shoe fit perfectly and were cushioned and very comfortable all day. The new Walker 2 is more narrow in the toe box and are not as cushioned. Also on the toe area the rubber sole started separating from the shoe after 2 months and the right shoe down the left side down the toe area the leather started to separate from the sole. I used to wear the originals all day without issue the new ones hurt the ball of my foot and my ankles start hurting. I also liked the old style better even though they weren't the greatest looking shoe out there.

These shoes maybe fine for someone else but my geetvached after wearing them and caused my feet to swell, especially around the ankles considerably. I am returning them

Too narrow in toe box Also I was not thinking about The shoe not breathing. Otherwise ok. Not a shoe for hot Weather are long track use.

I have been wearing this shoe for about 10 years. The change they made last year has caused problems in my left foot. I have moved on to a new brand.

Am returning it! The shoes were not soft like i need for feet. I could not get ahold of anyone so returned both shoes . I wear 12 Narrow men shoe and having trouble them!!!

These are not the same shoe as they used to be. The support is different and they are not comfortable on my feet, in fact they hurt my feet when I where them. I was hoping they would still be the same support as the former brooks addiction walker shoes. I do like the tread design better. I think they are a little better on wet surfaces than the old design was. The new insole is soft, but it does not conform to your feet like the old design cloud insole did. I have bought many pairs of brooks addiction walker shoes, but I will not be buying these again. They do not work for me.

For some reason Brooks always gives me shin splints. This is my third pair of walking or running shoes over 20 years and always the same issue. Within a couple of days severe shin splint. Just one of those things I guess

This shoe makes your feet sweat. They are not comfortable.

This is a very stiff shoe! No cushion whatsoever. Not what you would expect from Brooks brand. Work boots are far more comfortable than this "walking" shoe. Very disappointing product.

This is a very stiff shoe! No cushion whatsoever. Not what you would expect from Brooks brand. Work boots are far more comfortable than this "walking" shoe. Very disappointing product.

Not crazy about this pair of shoes, have had dyad walkers and addiction walkers in the past that were terrific but this pair is not agreeing with my feet. I am going to give it some more time before I move on to something else.

I've always been a Brooks footwear fan. I wore their running shoes for 14 years of Marine Corps service, putting many miles on each pair without issue. I bought these addition walkers 2's thinking it was a solid investment as I now work as a civilian standing 8-10 hours a day. The shoes have destroyed my feet. Specifically, heel pain....and lots of it. Now I must soak my heels in an ice bath daily to fix the issue. I caution anyone who thinks these shoes will be good for long periods of standing, because they are not. Stick with the adrenaline version.