Brooks Running Shoes Review

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
My favorite running sneaker
By MawaKelly
I ran my 1st marathon in the Speedstar 4's and can recall putting them on a few weeks before the run and being so dissapointed that I hadnt purchased them earlier in my training. I had been running in the Asics Cumulus and Asics Nimbus models for years, and these were noticeabley much lighter from the second I put them on my feet. My strides were lighter and faster. Im now in the Speedstar 6's, and still very happy with these sneakers. It's also worth mentioning I have had knee problems for years, so I was skeptical about having less cushion in my sneaker. No problems whatsoever in that regard.As for the sizing, this style is no different for me than other Asics in the past. Im always an 8.5. Love the Speedstars!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Stable and Lightweight
By Strikas
I read another review that said there was a strong chemical smell to this shoe. It's true; probably because the shoe is mostly a soft plastic material. That's not a fabric mesh you see in the pic, it's plastic, or rubber. There is a strong smell, but I've had them 2 days, and they're already airing out.I've used Nike for years, but decided to try something new. I tested other ASICS shoes, and as a rule, I'd say they run narrow. I had to buy a 1/2 size up. These shoes, however, seem to be a little more roomy through the top, for my high arches, AND they felt really stable on my first run! I've read some other reviewers say that these shoes were lightweight and added speed to their run - this is true for me as well. Also, I didn't get too much skin irritation or blistering trying to break them in. That was nice. The shoelaces are too small to lace them up all the way, however, so they kept coming untied during my run. Overall, great for running for the high arched foot - which the ASICS website verifies:[...]

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Great shoe!
By Verena Braun
Last year I bought the Speedstar 5 and I was really happy with it. The speedstar 6 is a comfortable shoe that doesn't need to be broken in. Perfect fit from day 1! I just ran a half marathon and I felt great!