BrooksMen's Addiction Walker 2 Walking Shoe

I’m still wearing a black pair of Addiction Walkers that I bought in 2015. I’ll submit the pics. I just purchased a white pair 10 years later. There are differences in design and function, yet the new pair is the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever had in all my life. That being said the old pair was ALL LEATHER. The new pair is not, yet, the shoe is lighter and the leather is softer and more comfortable.The Addiction Walker is maybe the highest quality, most durable shoe on the market. I’m basing my opinion on the 10 year old pair I still wear. Like I said the old style was all leather this new shoe has a synthetic piece mid foot sewed into the leather. This new shoe is much more comfortable out of the box. Softer leather, lighter sole, easier to walk in.The old shoe was hot on long walks and it was very heavy. If you walk long in the sun definitely get white. The newer shoe is lighter and a pleasure to walk in.I had to go up a half size in the new shoe. The toe box is not as wide and the mid-foot sole has been narrowed to my disappointment. You will see on the pics. This shoe is the only shoe on the market made for extremely flat 4EE or XW or XXW feet. I’m wide in the mid foot and the old Addiction didn’t narrow mid-foot and it was the only shoe made that did not. Brooks should change back to the wide mid foot. It offers enhanced stability and prevents entirely vertically feet from hanging over the inner sole.That being said this shoe is the pinnacle of stability. Even this new shoe that has a smaller toe bed and more narrow mid foot is able to plant my 225 lb 4E foot securely. I did have to go to my most aggressive orthotic to make up for the new more narrow mid foot sole.The new shoe in white is an eye pleasing masterpiece. I’m 52 and the kids wearing $200 Jordan’s are staring at them. Total upgrade in looks even with the non leather section.The old shoe’s major fault was that it was dangerous on wet flooring or snow. The new shoe has an updated sole that’s lighter, more flexible, but probably won’t last 10 years.The new shoe has a roll battle shape to it makes walking effortless. The 10 year olds were old school but great. Not suitable for most people who would say they were hot and stiff…partly true.I’ll be able to walk 10 miles in the new style.I bought two pair of SAS (San Antonio Shoe Maker) Journey II White leather shoes at $235 a pair and to my surprise the Addiction Walkers beat them in style, comfort, I’m sure durability, and support. Originally I thought these shoes were the best shoes for wide feet but honestly I truly believe they’re the best walker, general wear, training shoe there is. Look at my pictures as proof. The black pair is 10 years old. Years ago the tip of the sole became separated and I glued it back on. That was my only issue. I do take good care of my shoes by the way. I would use Coach leather moisturizer to clean them every few months (maybe that’s why lol.)

Definitely one of the comfiest shoes I’ve worn in a while, it’s mainly a work shoe and since I’m on my feet at least 8-12 hours day, 10k-15k steps a day, it’s definitely nice to have good shoes for such duties. It is a little snug at first but once you break them in it’s worth it, get a size up too if you’re willing to try them.

As with other shoes I purchased of the Brooks brand, the quality is excellent. The size I ordered fits exactly as other Brooks shoes listed as the same size (consistent across the brand). Great cushioning for everyday use on multiple surfaces...

I've had these for almost a year now and they seem to be holding up well and pretty comfortable. However, I have to add insoles in all of my shoes no matter what, so with the additional padding they're fine.

Read a positive online review rating of this Brooks walking shoe. So far it fits well, feels very comfortable, and ‘walks’ even better. Looks to be very well made; material feels high quality. I particularly like the ‘tongue’ control; the best new feature I had never seen before on any other brand.

I love my new Brooks Addiction shoes and these are my second pair. My first I have had for about 9 years and they still are in excellent condition. They are black, the new pair is white. I use custom orthotics in my shoes. So comfortable.

I have been a Brooks running, workout shoe fan since 1985 when I got my first pair, so when I wanted a walking shoe I settled on this one. I am not disappointed. It is comfortable. However, I do have a couple of nits to pick. First, it is the noisiest pair of shoes I ever have own. They creak constantly. Couple of folks have said "we can hear you coming" or "you'll never sneak up on anyone." Will that go away? Dunno yet. Also, why do they make shoelaces so long? The bows on these are so big it looks like I am wearing Dumbo's ears on my feet. Not really a fashion statement. Looks silly. Will replace them.

These are very comfortable and supportive shoes for someone who has long, narrow feet (13-B in my case).