Brooks Running Shoes Review

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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful.
love them
By aishixlee
I strongly encourage anyone who wants to buy running shoes to go to his/her local running store and finding a pair that is a good fit. A local running store with experts is the best...not a DSW warehouse type of store. I went to Runningfit, did a walking test, learned that I overpronate and needed a good stability shoe. I tried on several pairs, but the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9 fit my feet the best. In my opinion, Mizuno's tend to be narrower and size is smaller. I went up half a size.These shoes are incredibly lightweight, provide sufficient cushioning (although I thought Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13 provided more cushion but it wasn't as lightweight), and support my feet well to prevent injury. I love these shoes. I love the color. I've only had them a few days and have ran 30+ miles. Absolutely no regrets.If you don't have access to a running store, have someone watch you walk to see if you pronate. You can also take online tests that will recommend shoes for you ([...]). I also suggest runningwarehouse.com because they provide FREE returns. I've had a positive experience with their customer service as well.Bottom line: 1) try on shoes to find a good fit. 2) I love my Mizuno's.Happy Running!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Love my Wave Inspire 8s, don't love these
By Jessie Blake
I have been running (injury free, yay) on Wave Inspire 8s for some time. I love them beyond belief. I was excited about try the 9s. Despite the fact that they look awesome they feel completely different to me--less cushy, tighter, not "made for my feet" like the 8s feel. I have a crappy knee and need lots of cushioning, and these aren't going to cut it. Going to return these and pick up a couple pairs of 8s before they are gone from stores.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
What a shoe!
By Sacredmaiden
I bought these shoes at a local running store, not Amazon, but I love them so much I had to pass on a good word.I started running last year with a pair of Asics. They were a motion control shoes to help me with my gait. After wearing them out thoroughly, I went back to my local store and was fitted again. They had me try on 4 different shoes and this one was the winner by a long shot.I'm picky about how my shoes fit - very picky. I also have a borderline narrow foot, so shoes like most Brooks don't work for me because the toe box is too big. My Asics were great while I was "learning" how to run, but the motion control came too be too much and I found myself tripping over their bulk. I needed something lighter, something that would conform to my foot and run with me, not against me. Enter, the Mizuno Inspire 9.I can't say enough good things about this shoe! It fits my heel/ankle area perfectly. It hugs in all the right places and makes me feel like my shoes are on securely. The toe box is a perfect fit, as well. An attribute that sold me on the toe box is its mesh covering. My feet get really hot when I run (despite appropriate socks). The mesh helps my feet aerate while I'm running, so I don't have to take my shoes off immediately after to let them dry. Also, the material on the shoes seems pliable enough that as my feet swell after running, the shoes don't dig into my feet. My last pair I had to take off within minutes of ending my run because of heat and swelling. I've worn these for hours after and felt like they are not only comfortable, but also therapeutic. And all these great qualities aren't even my favorite! My favorite part about these shoes is the internal structural plate. When I'm running, I can feel the energy transfer difference. With my last pair of shoes, as I fatigued, my shoes felt heavier and my steps became sloppy. With these shoes, as I run, I feel like I get into a better groove and can transition steps even more effectively.As far as I'm concerned, I will keep using these shoes until Mizuno changes the design too much or until they are no longer made. I'm training for a half marathon in August and feel confident knowing I'll have these shoes along for the ride.