Brooks Addiction 7

Kit Man
Reviewed: 22 September 2008

NOT PRETTY BUT COMFY

The addiction 6 were my first proper running shoes and these are every bit as good. Provide great support and control and are without a doubt the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Running in them felt great and seemed to make my runs easier. Also proved to be durable and lasted me for months before I had to think about replacing them.

Not the prettiest shoes and a little on the heavy side

My favourite running shoe, would choose this over any other.

Pete Cruden
Reviewed: 21 February 2008

SCEPTICAL OF MIRACLE WORKERS - NOT ANY MORE....

I purchased these after battering my feet with an off the shelf model. I finally succumbed to all the advice I was being thrown and went to the professionals and and after some deliberation purchased these blinders. They have cured me of my shin pain, reduced injury from heel strike and fit properly! I was told they would encourage me to run more and they have. They aren't the most fashionable looking trainer and no one stops me in the street to ask "Where Did You Get THOSE?!" I don't care, they are comfortable, supportive and durable. All that a fat boy needs when testing himself!

The do become grubby quite quickly, the various fabrics seem to hold the dust and mud but this does add to the "many miles" look that beginners may want to give them a bit more confidence. They are a little heavy when compared to others but then it is down to me to loose weight!

These have worked miracles on my feet and I have now got through my third pair. I never bought into the fact that what you put on your feet will effect everything upwards until I tried these. A really top trainer, offering great support and comfort no matter the weather. Their durability is great and I have no worries about getting miles for my money. Go on give them a go!

Sally Scott
Reviewed: 23 March 2007

DESPITE RESEMBLING BRICKS, THESE SHOES ARE MIRACLE WORKERS

Durability, a good high mileage shoe which is reasonably priced for the long distance runner with pronation issues.

The pink/grey colour for ladies never seem to look clean. My new shoes resemble my old discarded pair within a week. Not that I mind at all, as I too would not be wearing mine to the disco.

I wear mine with superfeet insoles. The combination of the insole to support my heel strike and the stability of the shoe have cured my recurring Achilles tendonitis. After at least 3 years of suffering and trying different shoes, I have found the only shoe which works for me.

Peregrine Roscorla
Reviewed: 24 January 2007

THESE SHOES SAVED MY RUNNING CAREER!

Great for overpronating, very comfy and light enough so you can forget you're wearing them.

Can't really think of any as they are the best shoes I have ever owned.

After going through numerous overpronating shoes and still coming off runs in lots of pain I almost stopped running altogether. I tried on about seven more pairs in the running shop before I chose these and they have worked like a dream since. No more leg pains and I have had to buy two pairs so that I don't wear them out before the marathon through over use.

oldasthmatic
Reviewed: 21 December 2006

STILL DOES THE JOB, STILL WOULDN'T WEAR THEM DOWN THE DISCO

I've long ago lost track of how many pairs of addictions i've had. The 7s have a slightly different toe shape, so try them on if you've used 5s,6s etc.
Otherwise it's the same old reliable shoe.

None - well can i have a lighter pair with the same features for racing. On second thoughts perhaps the weight of the shoes isn't the main problem

I've read it's a good idea to alternate the make/model of shoe you wear. I've given up trying as nothing matches these and i end up wasting good money.

I have to give the top rating for value as i always get a pair of shoes that will give me 500 trouble free miles.