I walk an average of 6 miles every day. My go to shoes have been NB 1350’s for years. But they have not been available in my size for nearly a year and I bought the Brooks Addiction Wallers of necessity. I have been pleasantly surprised. After about 200 miles so far, these shoes are actually wearing better than the New Balance did. I think the Brooks soles are a little softer than NB but once I got used to them, I like them. I am 67 years old and weigh about 230 which means I can be hard on shoes. Very pleased with Brooks Addiction Walkers.