Head-to-head · Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes

Brooks Addiction Walker 2 vs Saucony Echelon 10

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Brooks Addiction Walker 2 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.0). The gap is mostly about Men who stand all day on hard or slick floors and need maximum structured support, especially with flat feet, overpronation, or plantar fasciitis. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes

Brooks Addiction Walker 2

4.2

$139.95as of Jul 5

The Brooks Addiction Walker 2 is the best shoe here for all-day standing and structured support. RunRepeat scored it 85/100 and says 'very few shoes offer as much support,' and Zappos buyers rate it 4.2/5 across more than 1,800 reviews. A full-grain leather upper, a slip-resistant SATRA-certified outsole, and a firm motion-control build make it a staple for nurses, service workers, and anyone with flat feet or plantar fasciitis. It comes in Wide (2E) and Extra Wide (4E). Expect weight, stiffness, and an old-school look.

Strengths

— Exceptional structured support — RunRepeat says very few shoes offer as much, ideal for flat feet and severe overpronation
— Offered in Medium (D), Wide (2E), and Extra Wide (4E), with a durable full-grain leather upper
— Slip-resistant outsole (SATRA TM144 certified) makes it a favorite for nurses and service workers on slick floors

Watch-outs

— Heavy at about 13.7 oz and stiff out of the box, with a roughly one-week break-in
— Full-grain leather upper is not breathable and overheats in warm climates
— Dated, orthopedic 'work shoe' look in basic colors

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Ranked #5 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes

Saucony Echelon 10

4.0

$154.95as of Jul 5

The Saucony Echelon 10 is the best choice for orthotics and the very widest feet. Doctors of Running calls the Echelon and Brooks Ghost Max lines 'the only shoes designed to take orthotics,' thanks to a deep, removable insole that swallows bulky custom inserts. It comes in Wide and Extra-Wide, rides as a stable neutral shoe with an 'A' stability grade, and is a favorite for long shifts on concrete. Zappos buyers rate it 4.0/5. It is heavy, plain, and premium-priced, but unmatched for medical and high-volume feet. (We chose the current Echelon 10 over the now-clearance Echelon 9.)

Strengths

— One of the few shoes designed to take orthotics — a deep, removable sockliner that fits bulky custom inserts and AFOs
— Sold in Wide (2E) and Extra-Wide, with generous volume through the toe box and midfoot for very wide feet
— Stable-neutral ride earns an 'A' stability grade from Doctors of Running thanks to a wide, flat base

Watch-outs

— Heavy and slow — Doctors of Running says it 'feels terrible for faster running'
— Plain, utilitarian styling with little flair
— Premium price for a basic-looking daily shoe

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How they stack up

Brooks Addiction Walker 2

The most work-ready shoe here, with a slip-resistant outsole and leather upper the running-style picks lack. Its motion control is comparable to the New Balance 928v3, though the 928v3 goes wider (up to 6E). It is firmer and far less cushioned than the HOKA Bondi 9 or Brooks Ghost Max 2 — a deliberate choice for support over softness.

Saucony Echelon 10

The orthotics specialist of the group — its deep removable insole takes custom inserts that thinner-lasted shoes can't. Doctors of Running pairs it with the Brooks Ghost Max 2 as the two shoes built for orthotics. It is more stable and structured than the Ghost Max 2 but heavier and less plush than the HOKA Bondi 9.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Brooks Addiction Walker 2	Saucony Echelon 10
Weight	13.7 oz (388 g)	10.8 oz (308 g)
Width	D (Medium), 2E (Wide), 4E (Extra Wide)	Medium (D), Wide (2E), Extra-Wide
Cushioning	BioMoGo DNA midsole	PWRRUN foam
Upper Material	Full-grain leather	Engineered mesh
Outsole	Slip-resistant rubber (SATRA TM144)	XT-900 carbon rubber
Heel-to-Toe Drop	12 mm	8 mm
Best Use	All-day standing, work floors	Walking, orthotics, all-day standing
Support	Motion control	—

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