Ace32514 from Pensacola, FL

This is my 4th straight pair of Brooks Walkers. I've been buying them regularly for the past 10 years. When you find a winner, why change? The only difference with this pair is that I wanted something that would go good with kaki slacks while in Europe so I got the Brown new-buck ones. The are true to form. Excellent just like the three black leather pairs I've bought in the past. These are excellent quality shoes that are durable and fit extremely comfortably out of the box. I generally get 2 years of wear out of them, wearing them 5 days a week spring-fall before the old pair becomes my around the house work shoe and I get a new pair for 'best'. I'll never stop buying them as long as I have feet and they are still available.

Shoe Critic from Bay City, MI

I tried to replace my Saucony Progrid Stabli LE 4 with a similar shoe and these Brooks addiction walkers looked like the same shoe. Problem right from the get go... they fit tight even though the box said 4 e... I pulled the inserts out and sure enough they said 3e... tight fitting shoes are uncomfortable... they shouldn't sell 3e for 4e shoes or at the very least don't market them that way. Second concern was the inserts lacked breath ability so I took the old ones from the Saucony's and put them in the the addiction walkers... much better and not as warm. These Addiction walkers have a weaved material on the inside that looks like a nylon or at least they feel like that... still way too warm. The walking platform is stiff and lacks a good cushion feel... it looks like the walking shoe industry is going to a generic one size fits all attitude... apparently no one wants to market a superior shoe to people who suffer with the wide foot syndrome. The profit margin is too small... Rock port made the best walking shoe in the world with the Vibram soles... they fell by the wayside after a new improved version come out... looks to me Saucony fell victim to profitabity. So why don't I send them back... because I need a new pair of shoes to wear ... I'll try to stretch them with a pair of wood stretchers... replace the inserts with ones that breath and live with the fact that good walking shoes are a part of the past.

Em from Beaufort, NC

These shoes are comfortable for me. They are roomy inside to allow for extra insole or orthotics. I may add a soft insole. The stability of these soles was important because I have to be very careful about balance when I walk. I don't see any advantage in the heavy padding of the tongue - I have a high vamp, so would have preferred a flat tongue so that the laces tied down smoothly close on top of my foot. The all-over padding and the width of the sole for stability may make these look a size larger than my regular shoes.

Vicki from Dallas, TX

Due to a disability, my balance is poor and I need a very stable shoe. I had purchased a pair of these at a traditional store a few years ago and loved them. They are very comfortable and sturdy. When I saw the same shoe on your website at a great price, I ordered a pair, since my current pair was looking a little worn and scuffed. I was very pleased with everything - fit, comfort, price, shipping, ease of ordering.

Judy from Colorado

In spite of being quite fit and active, in my mid 60s I started having aching hips at night. I invested in an expensive new mattress but it brought no relief. I finally figured out that the problem was coming from my feet. I got expensive orthotics and Brooks Addiction Walkers and the problem went away! When the first pair wore out I used my orthotics with other walking shoes and the problem returned. I finally realized that what I need is both the orthotics and these shoes! I wear them every day, replace them about every six months, and never have any hip or other pain. I would note that I normally wear a 9 1/2 narrow shoe and these are 10 B (or medium). I wear heavy socks and it works. I love these shoes!!

Deb from Mitchell Indiana

I have bunions, plantar facilitias, arthritis in both feet and I walk two energetic dogs over 4 miles per day. Not just any shoe will enable me to do this. I've used New Balance before but after my daughter bought a pair of Brooks for running and sang their praises, I decided to try a pair of walkers for myself. So glad I did! These babies are the most comfortable shoes I've ever put on my picky feet! The softness of the leather help mold the shoe to the shape of my feet and the the support on all fronts keep my going on my daily walks and points in between! I feared ordering the tan to keep neutral for all seasons but hated the idea of looking too orthopedic. Not to worry! The styling makes my size 8 foot look really small! And stylish!! Strongly recommend them!!