Brooks Running Shoes Review

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Big Disappoinment!
By Lynn Wrobleski
I bought this Trance 11 because I have the Trance 10 which are the most comfortable running shoes ever. I had to send the Trance 11 back because they were so uncomfortable! There was a significant lack of stability, the cushioning was gone, & the front of the shoe was overly wide than the same size in Trance 10. On the outside, the shoe is very nice looking, but it's the inside & stability that really count. For those lovers of the Trance 10, please be advised that the Trance 11 is a big disappointment!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
The best running shoe I've ever owned
By Jimi
I have been profesionally fitted in a running store (used to do sprint triathlons) so I know that I'm an overpronator. I have been dealing with plantar fasciitis and needed good shoes to keep me mobile (now for kickboxing and walking). I read articles on several sites that indicated these were the most-recommended shoes for my type of foot, but I winced at the price. I even tried other shoes -- Nikes in the store and K-Swiss and another model of Brooks that I had shipped and ended up returning.The Trance 11 were the winners for both fit and style. The Blue color combination is lovely, and the detailing on the shoe is attractive while aiding in support. In fact, the support seemed almost too much at first, but within a week they broke in beautifully. I wore my Trance shoes almost exclusively for a couple of months and my plantar fasciitis improved markedly. Living in the hot climate of Texas, I particularly appreciate how breathable the uppers are to help keep my feet cool. I even put these through the wash once (front loader washer in a garment bag, air dry) and they came out looking almost like new.As woman with large feet (12B), I am totally thrilled that more shoe companies are offering larger sizes in woman's shoes. There is plenty of toe room to allow wiggle room for comfort, even though I can't go up a half size as I normally would like to do for a running shoe. I will be watching the price on these so that I can purchase a back-up pair.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Entraning
By shbowa
I purchased 2 pair of the Brooks Trance !! Running Shoes because they have great cushioning and support. I run 10Ks and 1/2 Ms and they perform well for me in those distances. Order a 1/2 size up from your street size.