Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker 2

I like the fit of the shoe. I do not like the constant "squeaking." The squeak is not diminishing whatsoever. I plan to return these shoes. Thank you for listening.

Unfortunately these shoes are not made in America and I am an American with American feet. The problem with these shoes is that there is no room for toes to spread forward. There should be at least another 1/4 inch in the design. The heel is not snug. For too roomy for support. They have been returned. Also...it would be nice if CS had sent an email confirmation that they've been received. I have not heard anything from your company. Will not be doing business with you again. Cranston, Rhode Island store reps. are rude and unprofessional. A younger male, manager?, had no knowledge of this shoe, insisted they are made in USA (they are not, just parts), and knew nothing of design and characteristics and full purpose of this shoe. He was the usual tweeny manager wannabe. Never again.

I am soooo disappointed in this shoe. It is not nearly as well made as the former style and already has a hole where the top tie is. The former style was well enough made that I could wear it comfortably for work, for church or for hiking... It fit all occasions. The striped sides on this one don't work as well. It was dressier in style than this one. The old ones had a strong piece for that tie that never ripped. I have gotten bruises where this one cuts in under my ankle bone. They also squeak when I walk. I have looked all over the internet for a pair of the former ones but none exist. I have purchased 3 pairs a year for many years and they always fit well and were comfortable and lasted, and now I have to search for a new shoe from another brand. I would come back to Brooks if you brought the old style back. I spoke with my podiatrist and he told me many of his patients are not satisfied with them either. I stumbled on this review by accident and felt Hopeful in writing it that you would bring back the former style. Thank you for listening.

Shoes were very hard & heavy

Why don't you make this with more color options? To give them a more contemporary feel?

This is an update to my March 5th review. I ordered a replacement, going up a size in both width and length. As other reviewers have said, they are now loose in the heel. I just don't understand the inconsistency in sizing compared to the Original Addiction. It was perfect. Brooks made a huge mistake in replacing it with this far inferior product. I will use them for now, as I don't want to deal with making yet another return and waiting weeks for a refund. But the next time I need new walking shoes, I will be forced to look elsewhere. Sorry Brooks, you just lost a 20 year customer.

Very disappointed in this replacement of the Addiction Walker. I first started wearing the Addiction Walker almost 20 years ago upon the recommendation of my physical therapist when I first got orthotics. I have loved these shoes and they worked so well for me. I was crushed to see that they changed the design and not for the better. I saw a lot of people had the same compliants in the reviews. I called the company and spoke to a representative regarding my concerns and asked for advice regarding sizing, if I should go up a size and width. He said no, just go with the same size I had always gotten. Well, the shoes arrived last night, and sure enough, they are too short and extremely tight through the ball of my foot. I will return and go up a size and width, but sadly, if they don't fit right, I will have to find a different walking shoe. Brooks, you made a very poor decision in discontinuing the Original Addition Walker, and may lose a lot of customers because of it. You know what they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it!!

I bought these for work (im on my feet 10-12 hrs a day) because all my athletic shoes are Brooks and I love them. These however are extremely hard and uncomfortable.

Absolutely loved Addiction 1. 5 pair later, you discontinued so had to buy Addiction 2. 15 minutes into my walk, feet started hurting like my plantar was back after two years. Put on my addiction 1 old shoes and pain gone. Sent back addiction 2. Now have to find replacement style. Ugh.

Not much cushion Uncomfortable

They were to small. I ordered the same size i have and the y are a b it Lg. So your shoe runs small

Very disappointed in the extremely stiff leather upper. Returned.

My review really does not reflect on the brook brand. It just so happened that this tennis shoe was too cramped for my toes. With regards to returning the shoe customer service was excellent. Very easy. I have since ordered the Brook Ariel. I've worn it for two days now and absolutely love it. My toes have plenty of room to move.

I was looking for a light-weight shoe with good structure. I have worn Brooks running shoes for many years, and thought a walking she would bethe right shift. I found the shoes large, heavy and stiff, so I sent them back without wearing them.

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.

Bought several shoes from Brooks not satisfied this time. Wear a size 8 always buy 81/2 this time the right shoe seems a little short. Won?t buy again at that price.

Did not like this shoe, returned it. Did not like the leather, or the new insole. Very dissatisfied with this new shoe.

The fit was perfect but they were really heavy and didn't breath. I ended up returning them and purchasing the Adrenaline which is awesome.

I have worn these shoes for over 20 years. They were recommended by my podiatrist. So, when I ordered the new version I thought they would be the same support, etc. They are in no way the same shoe. I had to change to another one. Which, by the way are not as good either. I actually went to a new podiatrist yesterday. She told me she only wears Brooks shoes. But, she said the same thing about the new addictions. They do not have the same support. She recommended another brand. Which I do not like. The new ones are to narrow. So, Brooks, I wish you would still carry your old design also. For people like us who have problems with our feet.

You ruined the shoe by adding fluffy padding to the insole. We want the original addiction back.

I have worn the Addiction Walker in the past and it was a very comfortable shoe. I bought my usual size (7.5 D) and was very disappointed. They were small in length and width. They were not comfortable at all. I was very disappointed in this new addition.