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Review by David P. Russo:

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.

Review by Anna:

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.

Review by M. Gray:

I recently had bunion surgery and was having heel pain--probably from favoring the front part of my foot. Since purchasing these shoes, I have had no further issues with my heel. They have been comfortable since I put them on. I will be buying Brooks shoes for their support and good fit from now on.

Review by Walter Kovacs:

I got these as a gift for my wife and she loves them. She says it's like "walking on pillows."

Review by librarylady:

I work in a library and am often on my feet for 4-6 hours at a stretch. These shoes provide good support.

Review by computer-girl:

First of all, I would encourage anyone who shops for running or walking shoes go to a shoe establishment that analyses your specific gait. You really need to do this in order to determine the type and amount of support that your body needs, relative to footwear, so that you can select the shoe that will be most comfortable and healthy for your foot and body.

Then, you can order your shoes online. I did purchase the 1st pair Brooks Addiction in a brick and morter store and order 2 more online the same day.

Now, my story.

I needed a comfortable walking shoe. I was seeking a replacement because the sleek, shapely looking Rockports that I own and love have not only fallen apart after 5-6 years, but have also been discontinued.

Ok. Shoe shopping can be a traumatic experience for me because I have narrow, flat feet and small ankles. It is hard to find shoes that fit me well.

I shopped for walking shoes in the winter of '09 and they didn't work out, I returned them and just wore my old Rockport DMX-C APW33101 Walking Shoe, which were were so raggedy they were talking, and Columbia sandals.

After sloshing through water in 34 degree weather on Christmas Day in two pair of socks and my sandals, I was driven to desperation. I would be forced to enter the jungle that is shoe shopping.

So after Christmas, while in the D.C. area , I summoned guidance for my dilema from non-other than the reigning walking shoe queen of Fairfax. From there, she took me to a really good running/walking shoe.

After trying on a pair of gait neutral shoes (the brand is unknown to me), climbing up on a treadmill with a camera pointed at my feet and having the salesperson observe my gait, she picked 3 pairs of shoes for me. One pair was the Brooks Addiction walking shoe, based upon the type and location of support that she determined that I needed.

The Brooks Addiction shoe is the only medium width walking shoe that properly fits the width of my foot. No slipping heels or feet swimming in the shoes here.

The shoes are solid, sturdy and well made.

They are not the most streamlined or prettiest of walking shoes, but they are not the clunkiest looking or the ugliest shoes either.

I was looking for a fairly flexible shoe like my old Rockports. While the Broooks are not as flexible, the shoe gives enough. The Brroks are not so rigid as to cause pain, unlike a another brand (NOT Rockport) of walking shoe that I purchased in '09 and had to return due to the stiffness of the shoe and the ensueing pain from walking in them.

My only complaint is that the top of my foot where the laces are tied, as you go closer in towards the leg, feels a little squeezed in as the day progresses. I will try to play with the laces some more to see if I can fix that. The shoes are still new and I am still getting used to them.

The shoes are clunkier looking than my Rockport walking shoes.

Overall, the Brooks Addiction shoe has been reasonable replacement for the Rockport.

Review by Amanda Stefansson:

My podiatrist told me he would have 75% fewer clients if everyone wore Brooks Beasts. These are the best shoes for folks with flat feet and heavy pronation. At first they feel clunky and look big, but you soon get used to it once you realize that your feet don't hurt anymore! I walked Disney for three straight days in these and never complained, but yet a few hours in trendy shoes and I wince the next morning. I wish Brooks made athletic cleats, I would buy those too.

Money very well spent, and I will never buy any other brand of running shoe but Brooks.

Review by C. Kinezos:

I believe that the BEAST is a shoe designed for heavy runners of at least 200lb or more that need a lot of support and don't mind reduced cushioning because they walk or run relatively slowly.

If you weight is about ~175lb the BEAST is probably a very bad choice for you. It is one of the heaviest shoes and the roll bar they have on the inside is designed to provide maximum support and therefore is really hard and does not absorb any impact at all. Even thought I have flat feet and pronation, I had a lot less pain on my knee with the generic inexpensive neutral running shoes I used to wear than the tremendous knee pain I had when i tried the BEAST (even though it was supposedly designed to eliminate knee pain from pronation).

For light runners like me I would recommend stability shoes instead, they also provide support but with more cushioning and a lot less weight.

Review by Carol W. Slavens:

Having recently had my knee scoped and seeing a physical therapist, I was referred to a store that fits supportive shoes to your particular walking/running style. This shoe was recommended to me (pronator) and I am very impressed. I usually wear an 8-8 1/2 shoe, 9 -9 1/2 in running shoes, but this one was fitted to me in a 10 D! (They do run small.) I can wear any sock with it and even have orthotics placed in them. Very supportive and very comfortable. My therapist was very impressed with the last they had and even took them around to show them to the other therapists. A great shoe that I will definitely buy again.

Review by JenShopsHere:

I went to a runners store to buy shoes because I was experiencing pain with a bunion while trying to exercise. I do not run. I first tried a New Balance shoe that I returned because my foot just moved around in it too much (I tried several inserts and a variety of lacing techniques.) I gave up and tried this shoe after reading reviews of Addition 7. Well...Problem solved...what a comfortable shoe. They have even washed very nicely. The mesh keeps my feet cool and I am able to tie the shoe to hold my heels and arches in place while leaving my toes and the balls of my feet free in the shoe.