Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

Beware of this shoe if you need slip resistant. 10minutes at work (restaurant) and first patch of wet floor I slipped and got banged up pretty bad. Missing a few days of work.

I’m shocked at how off they were. I were Brooks addiction for 10 years. Excellent arch support. Room for my orthotics roomy toe box. I couldn’t get my foot in the #2 addition No way an orthotic. Way off. It must be a giant mistake.

I have been wearing these shoes for over 20 years-it has been the only shoe I found that was comfortable on my foot --no longer the case. It feels like they changed the cushioning inside and lowered the toe area so it is no longer comfortable. They also squeak when I walk. Very disappointed. Not sure how I am going to replace them.

These Brooks Addiction Walker 2 are not the same as the original. Made me sad.

I'm a dedicated Brooks wearer. I was very happy to see that this new version of Addiction Walker is definitely more stylish! However, I found that the new ones seem to runs bigger, especially in the heel. My heels are slipping and in general I don't feel as supported as in the prior model. So, sadly, I have to return them. Interesting that people have varying comments on the fit! Loved the fit of my old white Addiction Walkers and will continue to wear them. Just wish I could also get them in black (which is no longer available).

Addition to my previous review. Tried to make these work. But, as said before, the heel slips and the shoes seem too large. Importantly, I'm adding a note about the inner sole....which seems to be the major problem because it is spongy and bouncy - much different than the original Addiction. Just doesn't work. Very disappointed.

The shoe is more stylish than previous model, but Addiction 2 is too spongy and the heel slips. I think the main problem is the squashy new inner sole. The support just isn't there. Had to return. Please bring back original Addiction. ...which is a fabulous walking shoe.

I've worn Brooks Addiction Walker for several years. The new version (2) does have slightly more style & I like the soles better. To be honest, the fit feels the same as the original.

Beware!!!! Don’t buy these shoes if you need slip resistant. First patch of wet floors in restaurant I work at, the did not grip and I slid, fell, and got pretty banged up. Going to be out of work a few days. Pretty upsetting when you buy slip resistant shoes and they aren’t.

Tried half size larger since my regular size felt way too small. New order felt better overall, but was too large on the heel and I kept slipping out. Will return also this pair and give up on this model.

For many years the Addiction Walker was my only footwear but I was cautiously optomistic about the changes. The inside blue cushion is good but the sizing is off somehow - I'm usually an 8W but now my great toes hit the top/end of the shoe! 8.5s feel clunky and my orthotics slide forward. Wish some of Brooks many designers would adjust the sizing part back to the old way.

This is what the shoes looked like right out of the box. No tags or other packaging. Disappointed. These are the shoes I wanted in the size I needed so will keep them. For that price, I would expect properly packaged shoes that had not been tried on/used before.

Brooks Addiction 2 does not fit the same as the Brooks Addiction Walker walking shoe I've been wearing for at least 10 years in 7EE. Every year I would buy new pair. When I saw Brooks discontinued original I tried Walker 2 to my dismay they are shorter and narrower than original. Why would a company change a shoe I buy consistently annually for past decade? Because they think we no longer like the original Walker and want a shorter narrower fit? How shortsighted of Brooks. For now, I sized up half size to 7.5EE in Addiction 2 even though new pair doesn't fit as well. I am looking for replacement brand but, no luck so far. Brooks Corporate if you're reading this, please bring back our original fit! Our feet have not changed.

This is definitely a better-looking shoe than its predecessor. However, there is no way I would wear it in public, because it is ridiculously loud. Like noticeably, every step you take, "WHAT IS THAT ANNOYING SQUEAKING NOISE?" kind of loud. So sad--was looking forward to enjoying a new pair of these.

These are good sturdy shoes, but I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot right now, and it's easing BUT these shoes were just too STIFF and deep for me. My Rx orthotics fit well into them, but I got pain in my right foot right away and the muscles in my calf the upper portion right side really strained right away.

I was worried about changes in a shoe I have worn for 15 years. They were the only shoes that don't hurt my feet. I loved the comfort of the new Brooks Addiction Walker but the toe room is too short. Unfortunately I will have to return them. I really don't think the next size will work, but I'll try because I really depend on these shoes.

Very comfortable just go up a size when ordering.

Fits fine, orthotics were a little hard to get in but these are very comfortable shoes.

I am EXTREMELY sad to return these. I purchased my initial pair of these in 2015. They held up all these years. I recently donated them, as they looked old and got dirty. I was sure I'll keep these, but the tongues were digging into my feet at the front and on the side of my right foot i also felt dome digging. Enough discomfort that after five minutes I had to admit to myself that this is not going to work. Did the tongues become longer? Those edges at the top are stiff enough that if they dig in, you will probably be uncomfortable. I'm very sad to return, but it hurt. I hope one day I'll get these again.