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Brooks Addiction Walker 2 vs Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit

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

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.2 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious buyers who want plush cushioning, easy slip-on convenience, and a roomy wide or extra-wide fit for everyday walking and standing. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Brooks Addiction Walker 2
Ranked #4 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes
Brooks Addiction Walker 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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Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes
Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit
$58.45as of Jul 5

The Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit is the best value in the category and the most-reviewed shoe on this list — a 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,000 ratings, usually under $70. It pairs Skechers' removable, podiatrist-designed Arch Fit insole with a plush ULTRA GO foam midsole, and it comes in Standard, Wide, and X-Wide (4E), so size 11 wide feet are covered. The stretch-fit slip-on is effortless to put on and machine washable. The trade-offs are a lace-free fit and some owner reports of the sole liner wearing over time.

Strengths
  • — Outstanding value — a 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,000 ratings, typically well under $70
  • — Sold in Standard, Wide, and X-Wide (4E), and the size 11 extra-wide build is a real SKU
  • — Removable podiatrist-designed Arch Fit insole that flat- and wide-footed buyers say rivals custom orthotics
Watch-outs
  • — Slip-on, lace-free fit gives less lockdown and adjustability than a laced shoe
  • — Owners commonly report the inner sole liner peeling or wearing after a few months
  • — Standard width runs tight for some feet — you need the Wide or X-Wide build
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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.

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit

The best value here by a wide margin and the most-reviewed shoe on the list, but it gives up the structured motion control of the New Balance 928v3 and Brooks Addiction Walker 2 and the cushioning refinement of the HOKA Bondi 9. It is a slip-on built for easy everyday comfort, not a locked-down support shoe.

Specs side-by-side

SpecBrooks Addiction Walker 2Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit
Weight13.7 oz (388 g)—
WidthD (Medium), 2E (Wide), 4E (Extra Wide)Standard, Wide, X-Wide (4E)
CushioningBioMoGo DNA midsoleULTRA GO foam midsole
Upper MaterialFull-grain leatherBreathable engineered mesh
OutsoleSlip-resistant rubber (SATRA TM144)Traction rubber
Heel-to-Toe Drop12 mm—
Best UseAll-day standing, work floorsEveryday walking, all-day standing
SupportMotion controlArch Fit
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