Question 1

I work in a bakery. Are these shoes slip-resistant for restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Hi Lisa. Our only slip-resistant models are the Addiction Walker 2, Addiction Walker V-Strap 2, and Addiction Walker Suede, each of which has an outsole that has been certified (SATRA TM144:2011) for slip resistance. Please note this slip resistance certification is not OSHA-certified and not recommended for restaurant kitchens.

Question 2

Does addiction walker have an attached tongue?

Accepted Answer

Hi Maureen, thanks for reaching out. The Addiction Walker 2 does not have an attached or gusseted tongue.

Question 3

How many miles or hours are they good for ?

Accepted Answer

Hi Terri. When used for their intended purpose, our shoes have an expected lifespan of about 300-500 miles with regular use. When used as a daily walking shoe rather than specifically for running, the consistent sustained pressure to the upper material and cushioning components can cause the materials to degrade quicker. We recommend regular rotation of a few pairs of good shoes to ensure the highest level of performance.

Question 4

AFO'S?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for reaching out. Tje best Brooks Running shoe for Ankle Foot Orthoses would be difficult to determie without trying them on. We would recommend going to a running specialty store. You can find the closest location at https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/store-locator/.

Question 5

What is the Return policy?

Accepted Answer

Hi Adele! We have a phenomenal return policy which allows you to try our gear out for your normal runs and walks, inside or outside. If it does not work, we offer free pre-paid return labels on orders to send them back within 90 days for worn items and 1 year for unworn items. Even if you get them dirty or lose the box we can still take them back with our free labels via FedEx or USPS for a full refund.

Question 6

which
 shoes are best for overpronation?

Accepted Answer

Hi Joyce! Any of the shoes in our Support category will work well for overpronation. Here is a link to the support models: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/all-womens-running-shoes/?prefn1=spec_FootwearSupportType&prefv1=Support%7CMax+support. We also recommend our Shoe Finder quiz to help find the right pair for you: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/shoefinder/

Question 7

Take insole out for orthodic?

Accepted Answer

Hi Linda! The insole of the Addiction Walker 2 is removable so that you can use your orthotics.

Question 8

Is this shoe suited for hiking on moderately steep dirt & gravel trails ?

Accepted Answer

Hi Charlene! We would recommend the Cascadia 16 for a trail hiking shoe as opposed to the Addiction Walker 2. The Cascadia 16 features our TrailTack rubber outsole, which provides wet/dry traction, and it has more release grooves in the midsole to promote extra adaptability on rough terrain.

Question 9

I love the ghost series but need all leahter and all white for school should I get the same size as I wear in the ghost series ?

Accepted Answer

Hi Cecilla! We recommend the same size in the Addiction Walker 2 as you wear in the Ghost. One important difference between these models is the support. The Ghost is a neutral shoe, while the Addiction Walker 2 is a support shoe and features an Extended Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB). The PDRB is designed to support people who overpronate - their feet and/or ankles roll inward as they walk. If you do not overpronate, this support may be uncomfortable for you. However, we do have our Run Happy Promise: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/brooks-run-happy-promise/

Question 10

Are they good for standing all day ?

Accepted Answer

Hi Cathy! The Addiction Walker 2 can certainly be a good shoe for standing all day. It does contain an Extended Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB) which we only recommend for people who overpronate - their feet and/or ankles roll inward as they walk. We recommend having your gait analyzed at your local run specialty store. Use the link below to visit our Store Finder to see some shops in your area. Store Finder: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/store-locator/

Question 11

Is this shoes suitable for nurses and nursing students?

Accepted Answer

Hi Binh! the Addiction Walker 2 features a full-grain leather upper and is SATRA TM144:2011 slip-resistant certified. Please note that this is not an OSHA-certified slip resistance, so if you need an OSHA-certified slip-resistant shoe, the Addiction Walker 2 unfortunately will not comply.

Question 12

Are these impermeable? I’ve got to have shoes for my clinicals that are impermeable.

Accepted Answer

Hi Levi! The Addiction Walker 2 features a full-grain leather upper, but it is not impermeable.

Question 13

Can you please respond? I have bought many pair of the Addiction Walkers in the past and this new pair looks like it is made of vinyl not leather like the ones I have purchased in the past. Also, the last looks more narrow as well as the toe. Cq tip.

Accepted Answer

Hi Susan! The Addiction Walker 2 features a full-grain leather upper. It is built on a different last than the Addiction Walker, though the lasts are extremely similar.

Question 14

What is the heel height? I need a flat sole.

Accepted Answer

Hi Candice! In the Addiction Walker 2, the heel height is 29 mm and the forefoot height is 17 mm, creating a midsole drop of 12 mm.

Question 15

On average, how long do these last with M-F wear @ 8 hrs a day?

Accepted Answer

Hi Joanne! The general life expectancy of performance running shoes is 300-500 miles and we rigorously test our shoes to ensure they live up to those standards. Replacing your shoes within this cadence ensures that you are getting the kind of performance our shoes are designed for. The Addiction Walker 2 is designed as a walking shoe, so its materials are built to be durable for a similar time frame.

If you used your shoes as a daily wear shoe, standing in your shoes would be equal to walking up to 2.5 mph, the average person’s walking speed. Standing in your shoes could be reduced to less than 2 mph, and for 8 hours would be a daily approx. of 10-15 miles of impact to the support and cushioning components of your shoes. In a month you’d average about 200 miles of wear. We recommend regular rotation of a few pairs of good shoes to ensure the highest level of performance.

Question 16

How often should I replace my Addiction Walker 2 shoes? I’ve seen guidance on your website for running shoes but I’m curious if the same applies for these walking shoes.

Accepted Answer

Hi Cara! The general life expectancy of performance running shoes is 300-500 miles and we rigorously test our shoes to ensure they live up to those standards. Replacing your shoes within this cadence ensures that you are getting the kind of performance our shoes are designed for. The Addiction Walker 2 is designed as a walking shoe, so its materials are built to be durable for a similar time frame. We recommend regular rotation of a few pairs of good shoes to ensure the highest level of performance.

Question 17

they're slip resistant does that include oil?

Accepted Answer

Hi Gen! The Addiction Walker 2 features an innovative outsole that has been certified (SATRA TM144:2011) for slip resistance. It is not OSHA certified.

Question 18

Are these shoes for supinated feet?

Accepted Answer

Hi Kristin! The Addiction Walker 2 is ideal for feet that tend to overpronate, have a high degree of calcaneal deviation, or tend to crash in. If you tend to supinate, we recommend our Neutral support styles.

Question 19

Does this shoe have GuideRails?

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Hi Suzie! The Addiction Walker 2 uses the Extended Diagonal Roll bar support application. If you are looking for the GuideRails technology, we recommend the new Addiction GTS 15.

Question 20

Do these shoes have a wide toe box?

Accepted Answer

Hi Judith! The Addiction Walker 2 has plenty of volume within the shoe. Plus, it's available in a Wide width if needed.

Question 21

Are these shoes good for plantar fasciitis ?

Accepted Answer

Hi Monica! Plantar fasciitis can be tricky to solve with a single shoe as it can be quite different from person to person. The Addiction Walker 2 may be a great option as we recommend finding shoes with a higher drop from heel to toe, good cushion to take the impact away, and sometimes minimal flex to help in case the other benefits aren't enough for your feet. We recommend visiting a local running shop and having your gait and feet analyzed by a Fit Expert. They'll be able to recommend options accordingly. To find a shop near you, check out our Store Locator tool.https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/store-locator

Question 22

Is this good for plantar fasciitis? 
Should I wear my orthotics inserts in them?

Accepted Answer

Hi Barbara! Plantar fasciitis can be tricky to solve with a single shoe as it can be quite different from person to person. The Addiction Walker 2 may be a great option as we recommend finding shoes with a higher drop from heel to toe, good cushion to take the impact away, and sometimes minimal flex to help in case the other benefits aren't enough for your feet. This is considered a support shoe, but you can also wear custom orthotics with this style. We recommend visiting a local running shop and having your gait and feet analyzed by a Fit Expert. They'll be able to recommend options accordingly. To find a shop near you, check out our Store Locator tool. https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/store-locator

Question 23

Are the Addiction Walker 2 shoes made of leather?

Accepted Answer

Hi De Santa! The Addiction Walker 2 includes a full-grain leather upper.

Question 24

Are these shoes COMPLETELY ALL LEATHER? Starting nursing school and need a white all leather shoe. - NO EXCEPTIONS. Thank you in advance!

Accepted Answer

Hi Julia! The Addiction Walker 2 has a full-grain leather upper.

Question 25

Are they water resistant?

Accepted Answer

Hi Dasheay! The Addiction Walker 2 is not water-resistant.

Question 26

Do they have arch support in the shoe? I have a high arch foot and need support.

Accepted Answer

Hi Shelley! The Addiction Walker 2 is a Maximum Support style.

Question 27

Women 8:5 w in what store?

Accepted Answer

Hi Eli! We recommend using our Store Locator tool in the top right hand corner of our website to find stores near you that may carry the Addiction Walker 2.

Question 28

I can't find any information as to the heel drop on these shoes. Please help?

Accepted Answer

Hi Terese! The Addiction Walker 2 has a midsole drop of 12mm. We're hoping to have the midsole drop information on the website sooner than later.

Question 29

What type of leather used? Cowhide?

Accepted Answer

Hi Abah! We use full-grain leather for the Addiction Walker 2 to promote comfort and durability.

Question 30

Will this shoe support lateral movement as in tennis or pickle ball?

Accepted Answer

Hi Jeri! The support in the Addiction Walker 2 and our other Support styles are on the medial side. Our styles do not have support for lateral movements, but if you would like to wear our styles for Tennis or Pickle Ball, we recommend our Neutral styles like the Revel 5.

Question 31

Needing non slip shoes to be a server. Are these going to keep me from slipping on oil grease?

Accepted Answer

Hi there! Most of our shoes are specifically designed for run performance and don't specifically have slip resistance built into them. Though our Addiction Walker shoe offers a slight friction coefficient (enough for wet pavement), they are not up to the specifications required for work shoes that have a certified skid resistance. We recommend checking out a company like Shoes for Crews to find a certified slip-resistant shoe if that's an important feature.

Question 32

What happened to the bone color shoe ?

Accepted Answer

Hi there! Check out the Women's Addiction Walker Suede.

Question 33

Does your shoe come in size 4 women’s or children sizes?

Accepted Answer

Hi Nidia! Unfortunately, the smallest size we produce is a Women's 5 and we do not produce any shoes in Children's sizes.

Question 34

what width is "normal"?

Accepted Answer

Hi Kathy! The "normal" width is related to a B width.

Question 35

Is the leather vegan? The site says you aim to be sustainable but leather is not a sustainable material.

Accepted Answer

Hi Andrea! Check out the Addiction Walker Seude as we use a polyurethane-coated textile synthetic Leather in the upper of the shoe. The Addiction Walker Suede has the same support and cushion level as the Addiction Walker 2.

Question 36

Are these all leather?

Accepted Answer

Hi Londyn! The Addiction Walker 2 has a leather upper.

Question 37

Length of shoe lace in women's addition walker 7.5 extra wide?

Accepted Answer

Hi Ruth! We apologize for the delay. The lace length of the Addiction Walker 2 for the size 7.5 extra wide is 50".

Question 38

I was informed I need a shoe with stability or motion control. Do these shoes provide maximum stability and/or motion control?

Accepted Answer

Hi Robyn! The Addiction Walker 2 is one of our Maximum Support styles. We highly recommend the Addiction Walker 2 for you.

Question 39

do the laces tie or are they fixed?

Accepted Answer

Hi Paula! The laces of the Addiction Walker 2 tie together.

Question 40

What is the heel height?

Accepted Answer

Hi Sheila! The heel height in the Addiction Walker 2 is 29mm.

Question 41

Where can I find measurements of shoe in cm? ( sizes 8 and 8.5)

Accepted Answer

Hi D C! A Women's size 8 shoe is about 24.75 cm and a size 8.5 is about 25 cm.

Question 42

I wear a USA size 7. Do these come in ladies size 7?

Accepted Answer

Hi Terry! We have the Addiction Walker 2 size 7 available in both colors.

Question 43

I wear a 10 narrow in New Balance 928. Should I order a 10 2A in the Addiction Walker 2?

Accepted Answer

Hi Nancy! If you wear a 10 narrow in the New Balance 928, we recommend a 10 narrow in the Addiction Walker 2.

Question 44

My feet tend to get hot, is the leather breathable that allows air to flow?

Accepted Answer

Hi Josie! The Addiction Walker 2 has perforated holes in the leather upper for breathability. If you want to achieve the same cushion and support as the Addiction Walker 2, but with maximal breathability, we recommend the Addiction 14.

Question 45

I have the Adrenaline shoe. Can I order the same size in this shoe?

Accepted Answer

Hi Kirsten! We recommend ordering the Addiction Walker 2 in the same size as your Adrenaline GTS style.

Question 46

Does the new design of the addiction walker run smaller than the old design?

Accepted Answer

Hi Debbie! The Addiction Walker 2 runs similar to the previous iteration. We recommend ordering the same size as the previous Addiction Walker.

Question 47

Are these fluid resistant?

Accepted Answer

Hi Olivia, great question. The Addiction Walker 2 is not waterproofed, but you are more than welcome to add waterproofing spray. We do have two Gore-Tex styles. Check out the Ghost 13 GTX and the Cascadia 15 GTX.

Question 48

Do these have any mesh on them at all? My shoes for school require me to have no mesh and a no-skid bottom.

Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out, Sidney. The Addiction Walker 2 does not contain any mesh and is slip-resistant certified!

Question 49

Do you have any sales?

Accepted Answer

We have a "Sale" tab in red on our main page in between "Apparel" and "This is Brooks" tabs.

Question 50

What color is 142?

Accepted Answer

Color 142 is white.

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