Brooks Running Shoes Review

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Great winter/fall cold and wet running shoe!
By Steven Rosen
Just received these and have fallen in love! The fit on this is absolutelytrue to size and very comfortable. Not too much swimming around anwhere inthe shoe and very comfortable.I will wear these every day and have worn in the wet weather. Great gripand water resistance and just heavy enough to resist the elements well. Decentcushioning and very comfortable at the sole. Ran in these 1-2 times and theyoffer very solid support. Sole is very grippy without being too thick orheavy. If you are planning on very heavy trail running (lots of rocks, etc.), thesemay not do the job for you, but otherwise a perfect match for the outdoors.Look like they are also very well made and I expect will hold up for along period. Look, fit, finish and quality is A-1. Very snazzy IMHO.They seem breathable, but if you plan to wear these in very warm/hot conditions,they might be somewhat hot. Hasn't bothered me at all yet, but this is probablybecause of the Gore-Tex built into the outside. For the winter/fall, this isexactly what I was after.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Do All New Shoes Feel Good?
By planetmike
It just seems that new shoes always feel good, since the elasticity in the sole is still new. However with an all around running shoe, like this trail runner, one has to take it off-road for a bit as well. The shoe is not the lightest but keep in mind your stride. I find the weight of a shoe helps maintain momentum when running at a constant pace and these shoes seem well suited for my build, 5 foot, 11 inches with a 32 inch inseam.Traction off-road was excellent up muddy hills. This time of year we have wet leaves on the ground which requires some caution with any runner wearing any shoe. In general, I have found a tire tread pattern seems best for off-road trainers.The fit is true to size. I did not have any heel slippage. However, like most running shoes today, there is a pair of small ankle lace holes which one can use.As a rule, I typically replace the flimsy factory inner sole with an orthotic style inner sole to support my flat arches. Unlike some running shoes, these did not come with various sized arch support inserts.Other than some mud puddles, I have not had a chance to test the gortex.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent Product
By Randall Brewer
This is the second pair of these I've bought. They run true to size and have a wide toe box for comfort. I wear them every day and the first pair lasted a year before showing some wear on the top of one. The bottoms are very durable and they repel water nicely. They are not totally waterproof when you get them completely immersed over the laces but do an excellent job overall. Expensive but worth it.