Brooks Running Shoes Review

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Instant Knee Surgery!
By cowgirlupyours
I run about 15-20 miles per week and had been a New Balance customer for 11 years. I run mostly on flat, dirt roads with the exception of some pavement and trails for tempo runs. (I wear trail shoes when I do trails and not these.) I also run on primarily dry surfaces in the Summer and some very icy and snowy surfaces during our long Winters (with the help of Yak-Trax). Recently, my right knee had been burning/hurting a lot on my runs which prompted me to replace my shoes again. I had become unimpressed with New Balance shoes in general so I decided to try another brand. I read about 811 reviews (I joke, but I read a lot!) and Brooks seemed to be the most knowledgeable company when it came to the science of running shoes and many runners had highly recommended them. I didn't know what I was missing these past 11 years! During my first run in these shoes, I had a noticeable decrease in muscle fatigue, no hip pain and my right knee didn't hurt at all! I will never run in any other brand. I have continued to run in these shoes now for about a month and I am still very pleased with them. They made running much more enjoyable and possible for me. I do recommend visiting the Brooks website and using their shoe adviser (brooksrunning.com/shoe-advisor/ShoeAdvisor,default,pg.html) to make sure you get the correct style for your feet as I did. I have a high arch, no pronation and wider feet and these shoes fit like a dream from the moment I put them on. They may be a bit wide for someone with a narrow foot (I did not order the wide width). They are very cushy yet supportive when you run and they're truly enjoyable to run in. I was thinking there may be something terribly wrong with my knee, but these shoes eradicated that problem! I hope they can do the same for someone else who reads this review.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful!
By Mary Cantu
On my initial trip to a local running store I purchased a pair of Asics, but when I got them home I found the toe area to be much too close to my foot. I returned them the next day for the Brooks Ghost 3. It was such a great decision!These shoes are lightweight, comfortable, and very cushioned. They are perfect for a neutral runner. The mesh on the top keeps feet cool while running, and the gel in the heel of the shoe makes for a much lower impact. My knees have never felt better! I HIGHLY recommend this shoe!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Very Comfortable!
By Victoria G.
This is my second pair of Ghost 3s. I got the first pair at a running store and was fitted for them. When they finally wore out, I decided to check on line and sure enough I found them here at Amazon. I like how these feel; they are wide enough not to pinch or bind. While other athletic shoes made me feel like I couldn't wait to get them off, I can wear these all day with complete comfort. I hope they keep making this model because I intend to keep buying them!