Best shoe I ever found. I've had 15 pair of Brooks Addiction in 15 years. Wear out a pair a year walking. I have straight not curved feet and this straight lasted shoe is the only shoe I can wear anymore. The super thick soles absorb all shock, and the shoes are light as a feather. Brooks Men's Addiction 9 Road Running Shoe,Silver/Twilight/White,8.5 D
I don't wear sneakers very often, but was a little tired of the cheap $20 department store shoe. Visited a specialist store (in Australia) and paid $199 for a pair. They are really comfortable and suit my slightly inward rolling foot. With the $AUD being so good against the $US I thought I'd take a look at Amazon, and unbelievably the EXACT pair was $100 cheaper in the US. Given they are so good, 2 pairs was always going to be a good idea.
They arrived in an identical box to that I got from the shop. Great, comfy, and (compared to Aussie prices,) really good value, even with the extra delivery costs.
I began to wear Brooks shoes in the late 1990s after I had a nagging foot injury. I loved the Brooks Beast because I am a bigger guy but still enjoyed jogging and other athletic activities. During the 2000s, my Beasts began to be less and less durable - especially in the heel. Brooks Beasts would wear out in the heel for me far before the rest of the shoe - although you cannot continue to jog or workout or really do anything in a shoe with a worn out heel leading to discomfort, blisters, etc. I switched to the Brooks Addiction the last couple of times I have purchased shoes and they work great - far superior to the Beast in heel wear. Although I do not jog as much as I used to, they are also comfortable and durable all around. If you are having the same problem with heel wear in the Beast, you might want to give Addiction a try.
I am a male with narrow feet. Footwear manufactures must think that all men have fat feet because it's almost impossible to find narrow sizes. I found the Brooks brand of athletic shoes about 7 years ago and surprise- they come in NARROW sizes. I buy a new pair of running shoes every year and have pretty much settled on the Addiction style. They feel great, they look great, and best of all they fit my feet w/o having to wear thick socks. The sizing on these shoes is true to fit, unlike NB where the sizes run large.
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I fully recommend these shoes, whether you have skinny feet like me, or fat feet like most men. You can't go wrong with Brooks.
I have a flat feet and been using brooks shoes for last 10 years or so after trying more famous brands. Addiction 9 is good fit for me and is kind of upgrade on Adrenaline series. My running on road is now even more comfortable and stable.
This was my first pair of Brooks shoes and I am impressed. The quality is easily noticeable compared to Nike. I enjoyed the fit of size 16 B but ultimately had to return them because they run a tad small in length. They felt more like 15 1/2. I find Asics and Mizuno to run a little longer. Mizuno actually runs a little narrower in the D width which is good for me because I have narrow feet.
I first bought Brooks Addiction shoes more than a decade ago. I had gone to Phidippides on Ventura blvd in So Cal (Encino, IIRC). The guy at the store watched me run and suggested several different types of shoes to try. Addiction were the best of the lot by far.
Since then, whenever I need new running shoes, I simply go with Brooks Addiction. I ordered these through Amazon and they are perfect. The size of my foot for walking shoes is 9 1/2 E and the size for the Brooks Addiction that works best is 10.5 D - I really don't understand why the sizes are not the same, but that is case, FWIW.
They have great stability and really reduce ankle pain. I am overweight (250lbs) and somewhat short (5'8.5") and these shoes are great for me and my body type.
For those of you considering buying running shoes, see that you are fitted by someone who knows running and has watched how you run. Some reviews for this shoe on Amazon say that they are terrible and tell people to stay away from them. That could very well be the experience for that person - different body types, running styles, etc, enter into this equation. But for me, they are the best running shoes ever and I can order them online with no qualms.
p.s. The version I bought is Brooks Addiction 9 (for men). I consider them to be as good as, or possibly better than, Brooks Addiction 8.
This is my 5th Addiction purchase. This shoe comes in narrow sizes which I like. I have put many miles on Addiction 8 shoes and have found them to be very durable and comfortable. I use them on treadmills and road, during marathons, and training for shorter distance. I ran on the 9s for the first time yesterday and they were perfect right out of the box ($100). The straight last and moderate pronation/stability control work great for me. I do use orthodics in these shoes too without problems. I plan on buying more 9s and then the 10s! - Mens-brooks - Overpronator - Running - Flat Feet'
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