Best Shoes for Walking
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Brooks

Addiction Walker 2

≈ $130 Women & Men Specs pending verification

A true walking shoe in the clinical sense: firm, motion-control support in a durable leather build. Comfort for structure-seekers, not a soft ride.

moderate cushioning 12 mm drop motion-control

Best for

  • Significant overpronation
  • Long shifts on hard floors
  • Durable leather construction

Not ideal for

  • Casual style
  • Warm weather (leather runs warm)

Specification sheet

List price Approximate US retail
≈ $130
Weight Manufacturer-reported, size-dependent
13.0 oz (369 g)
Heel-to-toe drop Height difference, heel vs forefoot
12 mm
Stack height (heel) Midsole thickness under the heel
Cushioning
Moderate
Stability
Motion Control
Widths available
Standard, Wide, X-Wide
Waterproof
No
Slip-resistant
Yes
APMA seal American Podiatric Medical Association acceptance
Rocker sole Curved sole that rolls you forward
No
Breathability
Low
Flexibility
Low
Upper
Full-grain leather
Midsole foam
BioMoGo DNA (EVA blend)
Outsole
Slip-resistant rubber

Upper

Full-grain leather

Breathability: low

Midsole

BioMoGo DNA (EVA blend)

— stack · 12 mm drop

Outsole

Slip-resistant rubber

Flexibility: low

Where these specs come from

Status

Specs pending verification

Source

Manufacturer & retailer listings (pending verification)

Last checked

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