Again I reiterate if you have no other product for comparison its difficult to do a review. Personally I compared this with the New Balance MW955. Both came in my preferred size 12.5 EE. The Brooks feels narrower and less cushiony. Less attention to technical detail. Likely because these were manufactured in China not the US as most would believe. Regardless of where they are made I demand comfort and cushion in a walker. I actually got a Black pair of ASICS GT 2160's which I use as a walking shoe. If they came in total brown I'd be using them instead. My left foot started to feel uncomfortable after about 20 minutes of wear. I received both shoes at the same time. I wore the New Balance shoes to work the same day they arrived. The Brooks Addiction walkers are also very stiff and should be using their new DNA cushioning technology in the shoe. Maybe it's in the works. I like the new Brooks running shoes Beast, Trance 10, Glycerin 8 and the Adrenaline GTS 11. This is not about bashing Brooks. They missed the mark with this shoe. I know we are not talking about running shoes but you expect similar cushioning and attention to detail when you buy a Brooks walking shoe. You also expect some performance out of the shoe. It tried it with my custom insoles from and it made no difference. If you compare it to your standard casual work shoe it has some advantages. It's also an ugly shoe as well. If you want a walking shoe in this category buy the New Balance. No contest.