Brooks Men's Addiction 8 Running Shoe

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Product Features

• Extended Progressive Diagonal Rollbar stabilizes the foot from heel-strike to toe off by progressively guiding the foot into a more biomechannically efficient position
• Rearfoot and Forefoot Hydroflow enhance midsole cushioning
• Full-length MoGo midsole
• Air Mesh provides maximum breathability
• HPR PLUS higher durability outsole

Product Description

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Cravings for the Addiction™ 8 are sure to arise, thanks to the soft yet long-lasting cushioning of MoGo. The shoe’s wide Linear Platform® provides sturdy support mile after mile. By supporting low arches and keeping pronation under control, it qualifies as a healthy habit.

Product Description

The Brooks Addiction 8 shoes feature a mesh upper with a round toe. The man-made outsole lends lasting traction and wear. Made in China.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001HZYU58
• Item model number: Addiction 8
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,085 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Runing Shoe, July 2, 2009

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JAMES B. REED "JBR" (LA GRANGE, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Brooks Men's Addiction 8 Running Shoe (Apparel)

These shoes are great! I have wide, flat feet with low arches and I was experiencing foot pain when walking or running. These shoes fit me perfectly and give my feet great support. The Addiction 8 has great cushioning and it comes in wide sizes. It was the perfect choice for me. Now, I have no problems with foot pains.

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addiction 8, January 11, 2011

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Kyle Mendes (Washington) - See all my reviews
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There is a reason why Brooks is a favorite among avid runners. They make quality shoes with biomechanics in mind. Other brands, like Nike, just crank out 50 types of shoes a year.
The Addiction is meant for people with flat foot, overpronators, or both. I am both. The firm inner sole prevents pronation to the extreme and is very solid. The heel cup (where you slide your foot into the shoe) is very stiff. This is a good thing. No matter how awesome the sole of the shoe is, it won't do a darned thing if your heel is sliding all around. To properly wear this shoe, make sure it's snug so the heel cup can hold your heel solidly. By holding your calcaneus firmly and preventing it from sliding out, your talus stays in neutral, preventing pronation further.
Obviously you'll still get pronation because you need it to walk or run. However, this shoe is by far the best at limiting it to a normal amount. Brooks never disappoints.

***Note: for the other reviewer who said the arch support isn't much. This is true b/c it's meant for over pronator, who are mostly flat footed. So the arch support is minimal. However, if you have a mid to high arch and you overpronate, you can easily insert an insole with arch cushioning or stiff support, depending on what you need. I like the Spenco Rx full length arch cushions. It's soft enough for comfort with the stiffness to hold an arch up. But it's important to remember that these shoes are meant for flat feet. The Adrenaline GTS series by Brooks is meant for mid to high arches. Although not many shoes will have a substantial arch in the sole because most people don't have high arches. And shoe manufacturers make their shoes to fit 95% of their demographic.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable, February 8, 2010

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R. Mumma "RM" (Woodinville, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brooks Men's Addiction 8 Running Shoe (Apparel)

I bought these shoes on reccommendation of my Podiatrist - no wonder he makes the big bucks because he was right! I was having problems with plantar facisitis (or whatever) and also pain on the back/side of my knee. After I got these the pain was gone after wearing them for a day or two. They are so comfortable and offer great support even after walking all day. I will buy another pair for sure - they are GREAT!

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