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Brooks Addiction Walker

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

BrooksTrainer shape

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Reviews

10 of 11 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations.

Overall review score8.1/1011 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size
  • Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ

Where can you wear it?

  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Weight: reports differ
  • Worn for walking, work; work disputed

$140Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack

On our lists: Sneakers that grip wet pavement · Minimalist sneakers in one colour family · Black sneakers

Do Brooks Addiction Walker run big?

Length

2

  • True to size.
1

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    2

    • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
    • Wide fit.
    • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

2

  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

  • Coming apart.

Will they keep their looks?

2

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.
  • Some reports disagree: holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

2

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
black
Upper colours
black

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

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Brooks Addiction Walker 2 Review - Comfort or Discomfort

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Brooks Men's Addiction Walker 2 Walking Shoes

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Struggling With Balance While Walking? These Brooks Addiction Walker 2 Shoes Help

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Brooks Addiction Walker 2 Men’s Shoes Review | Best Walking Shoes for All-Day Comfort

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About our research

Based on 18 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Brooks Addiction Walker vs Brooks Beast GTS 26

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Beast GTS 26
Brooks Beast GTS 26See this model
What mattersBrooks Addiction WalkerBrooks Beast GTS 26
Length

2

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels heavy.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$139.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)$169.95 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-20 / 2026-09-25.

Brooks Addiction Walker vs Brooks Glycerin 23

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23See this model
What mattersBrooks Addiction WalkerBrooks Glycerin 23
Length

2

  • True to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Weight on the foot

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileChunky-looking
Maker price$139.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)$170–$174.99 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-20 / 2026-09-26.

Brooks Addiction Walker vs Allbirds Tree Glider

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction Walker
Allbirds Tree Glider
Allbirds Tree GliderSee this model
What mattersBrooks Addiction WalkerAllbirds Tree Glider
Length

2

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.

Tree Glider

  • Feels light.

Tree Gliders

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-20 / 2026-09-26.

Brooks Addiction Walker vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction Walker
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-KayanoSee this model
What mattersBrooks Addiction WalkerAsics Gel-Kayano
Length

2

  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
Width

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$139.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-20 / 2026-09-26.

Brooks Addiction Walker vs Maison Margiela Replica

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction Walker
Maison Margiela Replica
Maison Margiela ReplicaSee this model
What mattersBrooks Addiction WalkerMaison Margiela Replica
Length

2

  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-20 / 2026-09-23.

Brooks Addiction Walker vs New Balance 608

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Brooks Addiction Walker
Brooks Addiction Walker
New Balance 608
New Balance 608See this model
What mattersBrooks Addiction WalkerNew Balance 608
Length

2

  • True to size.
  • True to size.

608v5

  • True to size.
Width

2

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
  • Wide fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

608v5

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot

2

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels heavy.

608v5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$139.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)$79.99–$85 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-20 / 2026-09-28.

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