Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

The Addiction 2 resembles the original Addiction Walker in name only. The new version fits differently: narrower toe box, Different fit in the heel causing heels to slip, fully padded tongue, fully padded insole. Not the firm support of the original Addiction. The new version is nothing like the original version. I returned them. A true disappointment. I wore the original version for years and could just mail order replacements when I needed them. Now I have to find a new work shoe. The new Addiction 2 reminds me of the old Reebok "princess" tennis shoe. This is a true disservice to loyal fans of the original Addiction. It would have been more accurate to simply rename this new shoe and discontinue the original addiction walker.

TERRIBLE. I've worn Brooks Addiction Walker for YEARS. I can't even tell you how many pair I have purchased in total. WAS my 12 hr shift, RN work shoe. However, this new design is the CHEAPEST LOOKING and most POORLY FITTING shoe I have purchased in years. A true and complete DEPARTURE from the prior Addiction design, comfort, and quality. If you are accustomed to the supportive, firm feel of the prior design, RUN (don't walk) AWAY! The new Addiction Walker design is squishy, non-supportive, and overly-padded. Does not fit the same, does not feel the same. Snug on left foot. Heels slip out, toes pushed to front of toe box. When compared side-by-side to my old pair, you can seethe lack of quality from design and thickness of the sole, to the leather stitching, to the new shorter overly padded tongue: there is absolutely no comparison. No structure. Not at all like the prior edition. I have LOST FAITH in Brooks and do NOT anticipate purchasing another pair of shoes from Brooks anytime soon. A shame, since I was once able to rely on Brooks for quality and comfort. After purchasing my initial pair locally, I mail ordered because I could depend on receiving a quality shoe, always fitting the same. Always well made. Well, that is no longer true, and this is no longer my go-to shoe. In short, THIS SHOE IS JUNK. Suggestion: with such a drastic redesign, Brooks should have just discontinued/retired the Addition Walker and called this shoe by any other name. Absolutely no comparison and a true insult to any loyal fan of the prior design. I would give this product Zero Stars if possible.

I had been wearing a popular walking shoe for the past six years until I tried this Brooks walking shoe. I loved the padded tongue and padded back heal. With my last brand I had to wear a special heel cup because I was having pain issue on the bottom of my right heel. Since switching to Brooks I was able to get rid of the extra heel cup and have no more pain. Brooks is my go-to brand for good quality comfortable walking shoes.

I really like these white sneakers! They are leather so they hold up nice and are easy to wipe clean. I use them for casual/street wear, and have been enjoying that they keep me comfortable with the nice cushion while still being cute/on-trend.

My favorite shoe (in white) for work and play. Looks great and feels great. Accommodates thick orthotics.

I love these - better than expected! I'm trying to thwart pronation in one foot, and these work great, I can tell a big difference. I wouldn't be able to run/jog in them (too stiff), but I walk about 5mi a day and they are fantastic for that. I do also use store bought orthotics w them.

Comfy and stylish in white. Super supportive for plantar fasciitis.

These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. My doctor actually recommended Brooks shoes due to my fallen arches.

I'm a Postal worker of 25 years, so I'm on my feet all day. These feel better than the postal regulated shoes we have to wear. And the bottom of my shoes don't wear out as quickly as the other brand. I also own the Ghost 13 which is phenomenal as well.

I have tendinitis and planter fasciitis. My Dr recommended this brand , I bought this shoe 1 year ago and am now needing another pair . I recommend this shoe they saved me feet . Working was getting to be so difficult . Addiction Walker 2 saved my feet and I was able to my job in comfort .

I just had a torn quad tendon repair in July and am still healing. These are my second pair of Brooks. I am sold. Won't purchase another brand. These help me with fair and posture. Thanks for making a quality walking shoe. I bought a half a size up. Perfect fit and support! Bought them in white and will buy a second pair in black.

Have wore shoe for 15+ years and they are the reason I can take my walks everyday. Definitely best for walking. Like that there is lots of room in toe area. I wear with customized orthotics so order larger size. Better now as far as slippery on wet surfaces but still would like more traction. I wear them every day and most of the day.

Best shoe ever very comfortable and light weight. Last few months I have changed all deferent brand but Brooks is my favorite shoes. Also it's recommended by my Arthritis specialist I love it. Best choice I made it. Highly recommended.

First off let me start by saying I LOVE brooks shoes in general. So when I seen they made slip resistant shoes I was excited! In the past year I've spend hundreds and I mean hundreds of dollars on slip resistant shoes that just sucked. I suffer from very bad plantar fasciitis and I am a chef so working sometimes 14+ hours a day I needed not just a good pair of shoes but I needed a GREAT PAIR. I've been wearing them about a month and my foot doesn't hurt like it was. Meaning I can actually get out of bed without crying because I am walking on needles feeling! The heel insole on these shoes are just amazing. I will forever buy these shoes! I did have to send back once because them seem to run just a tad smaller then what I would normally wear.. which honestly happens a lot when I am buying shoes in general! I would say go maybe half a size up then you normally would! Either way I am SO GLAD brooks makes a slip resistant shoe and I have now found my forever shoe Thanks guys!!

I wore them this summer July-August 2023 while vacationing in the French Riviera and Spain. I walked daily for hours. I think it helped to avoid plantar fasciitis pain and sore sole. I recommend them. I wore the all white sneakers with no-show socks with dresses and summer pants. They remained white for weeks during use. I even washed the leather by hand on my return and no stains remained! The leather stays clean and easy to wipe-out.

Shoes are very stiff, but I am getting accustomed to them. Iwork on my feel, and they were recommended by my podiatrist.