Brooks Running Shoes Review

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
A phenomenal shoe
By bostelo
I recently bought a pair of Ghost 4s to replace my old Ghost 3s I had been running in. After 2 or 3 runs, I am very impressed. The cushioning system has been upgraded with what Brooks calls "DNA." They describe this new cushioning as a non-Newtonian liquid, which can change density and impact absorption based upon the amount of force applied. This might just be a marketing gimmick, but but either way, it's the best sole I've felt thus far. I get a nice cushioned feel without added bulk or sacrificed responsiveness. Another great improvement is that Brooks lengthened the tongue of the shoe. I had a problem with the tongue of the Ghost 3s slipping below the lace line. Not a problem anymore. They also incorporated a "tongue tie" to keep the tongue securely in place.One difference from the Ghost 3s is that the 4s feel a little more rigid when I first tried them on. This might just be because I'm comparing fresh 4s to well worn 3s, but the difference still seems significant. Overall, they are the most comfortable running shoe I've ever worn.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Great shoes
By Hanno Stamm
So far I used to run in much heavier shoes; this pair feels very lightweight but still has great cushioning. I am not a light guy and I do all my running on asphalt or concrete, but these shoes appear to reduce the impact a fair bit. I even feel faster:-)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
Best running shoe I've worn
By Patrick Lacey
I've been running on and off for the past 9 or so years, primarily as cross-training for rowing. I've struggled with a tendency to heel-strike which after about 6 years started giving me bad runners' knee, especially in my right knee. Up until that point I wasn't paying too much attention to the shoes I was wearing. I went to a running-specific store for the first time and got a pair of Asics. They were pretty good, but my issues continued. After going through a few pairs of Asics, I went to a different running store that, after watching me walk and run on a treadmill, recommended I go with the Brooks Ghost 3's. Those shoes changed my life. Running wasn't painful anymore. I was no longer limited by the soreness in my knees, but only by the extents of my physical fitness, something I'd never felt before while running. My next trip back they set me up with some Ghost 4's and I'm pleased to report that they are even better. They're pretty lightweight for a training shoe, very comfortable and breathable, and the cushioning is phenomenal. I've trained myself to run on the balls of my feet more now, but when my heel occasionally strikes I don't immediately feel it in my knee. Everything about this shoe is great. Colors look pretty cool, the tongue doesn't slip, laces hold up well, and the toe box has ample room but because the mid-section of the foot is secured I don't find myself sliding around. Highly recommended.