Customer Reviews

Brooks Men's Addiction Walker Walking Shoe,Black,9 EE

5 star:		(70)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The Addiction Walker is the best shoe I have found for my feet. I am a heavy guy, and I spent
many years bouncing between shoes, trying to get a shoe I could get some support and life out of, I settled on the Rockport ProWalkers for years, but once my doctor recommended Brooks, I was hooked!... They hold up very well for an everyday shoe, and took the ache out of my feet. I am on my third pair in a little over 2 years, in contrast to the ProWalker where I probably would have been in 5 pairs by now.

I recommend these over Rockport ProWalkers.

My husband is a delivery driver - on and off his feet ALL DAY, jumping in and out of the truck, pushing large racks up and down ramps. After visiting a podiatrist because of foot pain, the doctor recommended the Brooks Addiction Walker. My husband hasn't complained of foot pain since.
This shoe does provide excellent support and traction on most slippery surfaces. He wears this 6 days a week, so it does tend to wear rather quickly.

The price is a bit steep, but considering the alternative (stiff, rigid shoes with inserts which never seemed to relieve the foot pain and continuous visits to the podiatrist), we'll pay the price for this shoe; but buying them 3 to 4 times a year does get a bit pricey. In the stores, the price is a bit more, they have to special order, and it usually takes 2 weeks to get them.

Overall, the shoe is a good choice for anyone that must be on their feet all day. The four vs five stars - price and wear (although 'normal wear' is probably not appropriate in my husband's case). He does own a different pair of Brooks (Beast) that he wears to do most everything else - they have held up pretty good, a year with signs of wear.

Finally shoes that fit and don't hurt my feet. They are well made and
last 4 times longer than any others I've had. They're still holding up
and not showing excessive wear after one year. Great workmanship. I love
'em!

Excellent shoe. I've been wearing them for about a year
and a half. I have neuromas in both feet and need the extra
wide toe box that the Men's Brooks Addiction Walker has in
the 4E (which is actually a 4E).

I work 8 to 12 hour shifts constantly walking and standing on concrete and brick. I developed plantar fasciitis, a condition which causes acute heel pain, as well as pain in my knees, hips and lower back. I first tried the Spira Wavewalker DX3 walking shoe with the patented Wavespring technology, but these shoes did not alleviate the problem. Based on the reviews of customers, I purchased the Brooks Addictions, and these have been a godsend. When worn in conjunction with custom orthotics prescribed by my physician, all of the painful conditions I experienced previously have been eliminated. If you decide to purchase these shoes, I strongly recommend that you purchase 1/2 size larger, and one size larger in width.

Good shoes for long distance walking, upward toe & excellent arch support, roomy & comfortable, and sturdy.

I'm a hospital chaplain. Hard floors, all day and night. Went through plantar fascitis, foot and leg ache etc. Spent hundreds on Dansko, Merril (not bad), and others. Brooks Addiction Walkers are the answer. No kidding. You will be impressed.

After spending several hundred dollars on a pair of custom made prescription orthotics I found this shoe on Amazon. The number of five star reviews caught my attention. The orthotics that I was prescribed only fit in certain shoes and were moderately uncomfortable but better than nothing. This shoe works far better and cost less than 20% of the cost of one set of orthotics. This is truly one of those "finds" that made a significant difference in my well being. I've worn them daily for a year now and they still feel great and look good. They're durable, priced right, and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this shoe to anyone.

Owned about 2 months. Previous reviews accurate about running narrow, so glad I purchased extra wide. Fit is perfect. I would recommend and will purchase again. Nuff said.

Short and to the point: 5 stars. (I'd give more if it were possible)

My father has to stand on his feet 12 hours a day.
My father experienced a lot of pain, by the end of the day, at the (top part) of the ball of his foot.
I have tried many, many, many different shoes for him. (With varying results)

Nothing, I mean no single shoe was able to get rid of his pain completely. (Rockport, nike etc...)
Rockport's did the best of the shoes that we have tried.

With this shoe the pain is gone completely. I was amazed and very pleased!!!

The shoes are very high quality and give a good amount of room.

Worth 5 starts without a doubt!