Head-to-head · Best Mens Wide Walking Shoes

Brooks Men's Addiction Walker 2 Wide vs Hoka Men's Bondi SR Wide

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

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The short answer

Hoka Men's Bondi SR Wide comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.2). Hoka Men's Bondi SR Wide is best for: Wide-footed walkers and people on their feet all day, especially on wet or slick floors, who do not mind a heavy shoe. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #3 in Best Mens Wide Walking Shoes

Brooks Men's Addiction Walker 2 Wide

4.2

1 source$130as of Oct 10

The Brooks Men's Addiction Walker 2 Wide is praised for its exceptional stability and arch support, making it a top choice for people with flat feet, overpronation, or plantar fasciitis. Reviewed by RunRepeat, it's described as podiatrist-approved and ideal for those spending long hours on their feet. The shoe's leather upper and rubber outsole offer durability, though it's noted as heavier and stiffer than average, requiring a break-in period. It's best suited for cold weather and formal work attire, but not ideal for breathability or summer use.

Strengths

— Unmatched stability and arch support, per RunRepeat
— Broadly recommended by podiatrists
— Incredible abrasion resistance and durability

Watch-outs

— Heavier than average
— Quite stiff, needs breaking in, according to RunRepeat

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Mens Wide Walking Shoes

Hoka Men's Bondi SR Wide

4.5

2 sources$179.95as of Oct 16

A max-cushion leather walking and work shoe sold in an EE wide width. RunRepeat scored it 89 and OutdoorGearLab 83, both praising its all-day comfort, very wide and stable platform and genuinely slip-resistant outsole. Both also call it heavy and not very breathable.

Strengths

— RunRepeat measured a 81.2 mm toebox at the big toe, 2.7 mm above its walking-shoe average, and calls the platform the widest it has seen in its lab
— Comes in an EE wide width as well as regular (Zappos listing; OutdoorGearLab lists regular and wide)
— Slip-resistant outsole confirmed in RunRepeat's traction test and rated 9.0 for traction by OutdoorGearLab

Watch-outs

— Heavy: OutdoorGearLab measured 14.52 oz and found long walks a bit tiresome
— Low breathability, per both RunRepeat and OutdoorGearLab
— RunRepeat rates its outsole and heel padding durability as bad

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How they stack up

Brooks Men's Addiction Walker 2 Wide

The Brooks Addiction Walker 2 excels in stability and arch support, which sets it apart from the New Balance Arishi v4 and Skechers Go Walk Max-Relaxed Fit, both of which lack sufficient support. While it's more durable than the Skechers Arch Fit, it's significantly heavier and less breathable than the Hoka Transport, making it better suited for those needing corrective support rather than lightweight comfort.

Hoka Men's Bondi SR Wide

In RunRepeat's comparison table the Brooks Addiction Walker 2 is also a slip-resistant leather walker, but RunRepeat lists its toebox as narrow where the Bondi SR's is wide, and scores it 85 against the Bondi SR's 89.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Brooks Men's Addiction Walker 2 Wide	Hoka Men's Bondi SR Wide
Weight	13.7 oz / 388g	—
Upper Material	Leather	—
Outsole	Rubber	Slip-resistant rubber
Drop	12.2 mm	—
Width	Wide	—
Midsole	BioMoGo DNA cushioning	EVA
Heel Stack	12mm	—
Forefoot Stack	12mm	—
Dimensions	10 x 15 x 6 inches; 2.2 pounds	—
Widths	—	Regular (D) and Wide (EE)
Upper	—	Water-resistant leather
Measured Weight	—	14.52 oz (OutdoorGearLab)
Measured Heel Stack	—	40 mm (OutdoorGearLab)
Measured Drop	—	7 mm (OutdoorGearLab), 8.2 mm (RunRepeat)
Toebox Width at Big Toe	—	81.2 mm (RunRepeat)

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