Customer Reviews Brooks Addiction Walker Suede

If you suffer from ANY over-pronation issues at all then you need to do yourself a favor and give this shoe a try. I've been flat footed my entire life so finding shoes that support my over pronation w/o causing discomfort in the arch is extremely difficult. I found the Brooks Addiction series around 8 years ago and have been "Addicted" to them ever since. This particular one is the walking shoe and it's amazingly supportive, lightweight and attractive enough- doesn't look orthopedic. The bottom line is my feet are happy and if my feet are happy then I'm happy!!! LOL!

These shoes look great and feel great. But the shoes are less than a year old and the fabric for the upper has worn through. It's even worse when you consider that I've been working from home and not even wearing these as much as I would have, so they probably would not have lasted 6 months. After spending $140 on these, I would advocate that others avoid this shoe for the poor choice in materials. Personally I wish I could get my money back, not lasting at least a year with very infrequent use, is unacceptable. I hope they're not taking the Nike path of intentionally picking materials that aren't durable just to move more shoe$ out the door. Won't be using brooks for walking shoes. It's a shame because I have multiple brooks running shoes and love them.

The fit is excellent. The shows are extremely comfortable even when worn for 24 hours (overseas air travel). I do wish that Brooks still offered the Addiction Walker in brown suede as that works better for me in a conservative work environment. Other than that, a great shoe.

I was a loyal Brooks Addiction Walker wearer. When they were replaced by the Walker 2's i was disheartened. The Walker Suede is awesome. It fits just like the original Walkers, a bit less heavy soled, and very comfortable.

I returned, sneakers they were way to small. The length & width were were off for the sizing. Very narrow toe box.

Disappointing quality. Very cheap material around the tie, began fraying quickly and now has developed a major hole after moderate use. Doesn’t even compare to the old leather model that lasted more than twice as long with heavy wear.

I bought these for my husband who has very flat feet. He wore them on vacation where we did a lot of walking. His feet didn’t hurt and he said the shoe provided light compression which kept his feet from swelling. I’ll be buying him another pair.

If you have flat feet and/or pronation issues, if you need/desire a shoe with a supportive foot bed then this is the shoe for you. I have been the unsatisfied owner of flat feet for almost half a century, foot issues necessitate that I now walk instead of run for exercise. These shoes are made for walking, they are both supportive and soft at the same time. Yes, these are expensive, but you get what you pay for, I can assure you they are cheaper than a visit to your podiatrist.

I have worn Brooks Addiction running shoes for two decades. Due to lower back difficulties ten years ago I had to change my exercise from running to walking. I continued to use the Addiction running shoes because of their support. About 2016 I developed a tighter lower back, hip pain and some sciatic nerve pain. I managed that pain through stretching exercises. However, during the past two years, my hips and lower back became more fatigued as I walked. In January 2021 I began to explore walking shoe. Since Addictions served me well for running I decided to try the Addiction Suede Walkers. These new walkers have not cured my pains but I have experienced a noticeable improvement in how much longer I can walk and stand in the walkers. I. Like the suede. They are comfortable and feel lighter yet supportive. The same size I used with the running shoes works for me in the walkers. As other customers have stated, I would like to be able to buy walking shoes in a brown leather to wear for dressier occasions if you would manufacture them. Thank you for serving my needs over the years with the line of Addictions.

I have severe Plantar Facittis and Bone Spurs. I love my Brooks Beast 18 shoes but after reading some negative reviews on the Brooks Beast 20 shoes I ordered the Brooks Addiction Suede Walkers. Great looking shoes and they provide the support that I need for my aching feet. It feels like I'm wearing an air cast around my feet when I'm wearing my Addiction Walker shoes and that is without wearing medical orthotics that the VA issued me! If you have major foot problems like me then you can't go wrong with the Brook's Addiction Suede Walkers.

Good looking shoe. Originally ordered 11.5, but they felt too short. Exchanged for 12s which worked much better.

Decent looking shoe but the fifth problem was a deal breaker. Somewhat underwhelmed and I'm a major Brooks officionado