Brooks Running Shoes Review

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Very impressed
By R I Elliott
I purchased these to use in an upcoming half marathon. I've been pleased with my kayano 15 and 16 pairs, but these are a real step-up in terms of fit and comfort. With the cushioning I don't feel any impact whatsoever - these are a delight to run in. Highly recommended.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
Like running on pillows
By Northern Angel
Like running on pillows compared to my last shoes, fit really well and have great support for my flat feet and over pronation. Great colour too, the best of the 4 choices!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
First time
By Vanessa W
I started running approximately 3 years ago when I lost 50 pounds. I knew nothing of running shoes so I went to my local sporting goods chain and tried on about 40 pair before deciding on the Gel-Cumulus 12s. I finally wore those out this year (I'm a social runner, not competitive) so I knew I needed to get some new shoes. I did a search for the Cumuluses and saw that the new ones, the 14s, were getting horrible reviews, while the 12s had gotten great reviews. Well, now what? I Googled, "Best running shoe for women" and found out that the Gel-Kayanos were #2. I wanted to stay with the ASICS brand because I had really enjoyed my Cumuluses. I searched for the Kayanos here and found that the reviews for the 19s were really good. In addition, I liked the look of the pink and lime green together on the black shoe.So, I did something I have never, ever done before. I ordered a pair without ever putting them on my feet! Scary!! When they came and I tried them on for the first time it was like the Heavens opened up and a band of angels began to sing, "Hallelujah!" It was easily the most amazing shoe I had ever had on my foot. Ever. The proof was in the run however. I was able to do my 4 miles without any knee or leg fatigue at all!! What a difference a new pair of shoes makes!I have an average to wide foot and a high instep. My arch is average. I tend to run on my forefoot most of the time and the fit of these shoes feels like a glove around my foot. They are true to size (I wear a 7 1/2 in all shoes, these are no different). The memory foam around the ankle truly makes the shoe mold to my foot while on and makes it feel like it was custom made for my foot. The padding on the tongue runs the length of my instep and makes it feel wonderful in these shoes. The instep is usually where I find trouble in any shoe as mine is so high. But not with these--comfort all the way!!It scared me to pay over $100 for a pair of shoes that I had never even tried on, but I am SO glad I went with my gut and bought these. Unless ASICS screws them up in future editions (which seems to be somewhat of a reality based on reading reviews of various shoes as they've come out with new versions each year), I will never change from these Kayanos!! I have found the perfect shoe for my needs!

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Great cushion for supinators
By June B Schafer
My feet supinate (roll out) when running, causing plantar fasciitis and shin splints from time to time. In doing research, Saucony Cohesion 6 running shoes were one type recommended for supinators...and so far, so good!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Foot pillows
By shainalily
Love these. Was searching for the Grid Cohesion 5s that I usually buy every 2 months (replace your shoes after 300 miles!) ... and found these upgrades. Per my podiatrist, the shoe is structurally identical to the Grid Cohesion 5, as explained by Saucony; they just dropped the "Grid" and updated the colors, hence the "6". I train for half and full marathon trail races in these with a bulging L5 and high arched feet -- no complaints. My feet are well cushioned ... and I haven't had shin splints since my podiatrist turned me on to them 3 years ago. Just wish they lasted a smidge longer.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
Made a huge difference!
By H2Jo
Not only are these shoes stylish, but they are the reason that I can run today :-)! My attitude towards running has always been "If I'm running, you had better run too because there's a bear chasing me!" Because I'm heavy and running hurts everywhere! Well, now I have lost 30 lbs and actually want to run to step up my game. Pardon the pun.I have not been successful until now in finding a running shoe that relieves my shin splints, ankle and knee pain all at once! They fit perfectly and are nice and airy and light. I loved them the way they were the moment I first wore them, but when I paired them with brand new sport socks, I was tickled pink. An even greater improvement was replacing the soles with my doctor prescribed orthotics. I now can see a lot of jogging/running in my future.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Rugged and Comfortable Trail Shoe
By Michael Costa
I picked up an orange pair of these after completely destroying another brand's shoes in about six months. As I write this, I can see my Cascadia 7s by the door, caked in mud. Most, if not all of my running is on dirt trails, hills, and occasional pavement. I'm constantly on uneven outdoor surfaces, and foot protection is just as important as shock absorption to me.The first thing I noticed with the Cascadia 7s is the fit--they are especially comfortable across the tops of my feet, they breathe well, and have nice elasticity. The soles are designed to take a beating while stabilizing the foot, and they have excellent traction--the tread appears to run both ways, so it grips well going up, and going down slippery surfaces. There's a rock guard around the toes, which comes in handy when I'm occasionally banging into exposed tree roots, and they do a good job of keeping most moisture away from the foot. They're not completely waterproof, but they dry quickly after being in the rain or splashing into a puddle.As for shock absorption, if you're strictly a flat surface/pavement runner, these probably aren't for you. Each shoe weighs about 12.5 ounces, they have nice bounce and absorb impact well, but they're a bit sturdier/stiffer than a regular road shoe--that's the price of admission for the extra protection. Overall, I'm so impressed with my Cascadia 7s that I bought a second pair in the other color (green.) I expect to have these for at least a year, probably longer.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Shoe and lasts for miles!
By Active Duty Marine
I am an active duty Marine and have ran in these style shoes four the last four years. I started with the Brooks Cascadia 3s and now I am on the 7s. This shoe is both comfortable and durable. I run on average 30 miles a week, prepped and ran the Marine Corps Marathon in this shoe. Even after all that the running the shoe lastts me about 9 months. The other brands barely make it through a few months. The best part of all is that my knees and joints never hurt. I can also take these on pavement or trail running. Which is great cause i like to change it up all the time to break up the boredom. Finally all I have to say is thanks to Brooks for making a great shoe and keep this model.6'4" 220 lbsJoshua

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
My favorite shoe so far!
By Wesley J Snyder IV
I just bought these trail running shoes to replace my previous Brooks Ghost running shoes I had. I tried the new ghost model with the cascading and instantly the cascading felt like it fit my feet better and what was most surprising was that he cascadia's felt significantly lighter! He first time I ran with them on my normal trail I could definitely the difference and loved the increased traction! I would recommend these trail running shoes to anyone! I also have a river i have to run through every time I run and they drained quickly and didn't hold water long at all. They felt normal again quickly and not bogged down even after they were drenched. If you run off road, ditch your standard running shoe and get a trail running shoe! I can't wait to try them out in the upcoming Tough Mudder race in a few weeks.

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23 of 26 people found the following review helpful.
Solved my knee pain!
By Matt B.
Wow! What a difference a good shoe can make! As a beginning runner, I just went to my local sports store and picked up a pair of Nike running shoes that fit well. Within 2 months, I sustained bursitis of the knee which put me out of commission for 2 weeks. The ortho never mentioned that it could be my shoes--just that the injury was from overuse. Fast forward a couple more months and mild knee pain returned. I google'd and discovered that this pain could be a result from improper shoes (albeit running shoes). I located a store specializing in running shoes only and had a "video" fitting whereby they record your gait on a computer and recommend a proper running shoe. They offered a Saucony, K-Swiss and Brooks. The Brooks felt the best--like walking on a cloud, but provided excellent support for my pronation.Long story short, knee pain is completely gone and these shoes feel great. Highly recommend to try if you're experiencing knee pain.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Picks up where the GTS 11 left off
By Michael C. Miller
I ran my first marathon and several shorter races last year with two pair of GTS 11's. I just bought a pair of GTS 12's this weekend to get ready for some upcoming races.A seamless transition. The 12's have all the fit and features of the 11's. No break-in or anything required.In all other shoes I wear size 9.5 medium. In this shoe, I go with size 10 medium.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
flat feet cure
By harry barcia
I HAVE FLAT FEET ,SO EVERYTIME I PLAY SPORTS MY FEET HURT.NOT ANYMORE GREAT FIT NO MORE PAIN.BEST SNEAKER I EVER BOUGHT.

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40 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
Love this shoe
By D. Smith
I've started walking 4 and 5 miles daily in preparation for the Susan G. Komen 3 Day Walk for the Cure. I've had foot trouble for years (plantar fasicitis and bunionectomies). Wearing these shoes I have the support I need, without custom orthotics. Over the years I've worn Mizuno, Saucony and Nike running shoes with and without motion control. I've worn them for walking and to run 5ks. None of them have equaled the Brooks Adrenaline 12 for comfort and control.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
HATE this shoe! GTS11 MUCH BETTER
By Amanda Gillen
I just assumed I would love the GTS12 as much as I do the GTS11.....not so much. I needed a half size larger in this shoe. The construction is just so off and the material is so thick and abrasive. The seams of the tongue rub against my foot. The GTS11 was MUCH better constructed. This shoes is so heavy and clunky and causes pains in areas a new shoe shouldnt. I have a blister from where the shoe was rubbing where the seams on the sides are. I decided going back to my GTS11 and plan to just buy another pair of those. I DESPISE these new adrenaline's.....What happened?

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful.
Goodbye shinsplints.
By Jessie
I purchased these shoes after getting my stride checked at a local running store. The difference when I run is outstanding. I've been working on the C25K program since January 1st, and hit a wall in week 4 when shinsplints prevented me from continuing to run before being exhausted did. These shoes are *fantastic* for over pronaters like me.

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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful.
Not just a true cushioned shoe anymore?
By anders123
As an under-pronator with high arches, I had high expectations for this shoe. I read the reviews and ignored some early reviews saying that the shoe felt firmer than prior models. That was a mistake.The shoe is way too stable and not flexible enough. I feel they made the shoe more stable to market to "slight overpronators", which is a bigger market than the true cushioned shoe market for under-pronators. I'm disappointed in this shoe and feel it should be classified as "structured cushioning" by Asics instead of being placed in their cushioning category. Hopefully they will realize their mistake and make it more flexible in later versions.I'll revisit this review later if the shoe breaks in better over time. For now, I'm not sure if this is the shoe for under-pronators. Asics makes great shoes. I love their Hyperspeed, Speedstars and Piranhas. Less cushioning, but at least they are flexible for my high arches. I bought the Cumulus for long runs but didn't expect this amount of rigidigity. It's a really firm shoe.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Yep, narrower and firmer
By anon62453
I loved the Cumulus 13 and the Kayano 17 models. Absolutely loved them. Super cushiony and nice wide toe box. So, everything the other reviewers are saying is true--Asics took the shoe from pillowy and cushioned to rigid and firm. The toe box is noticeably narrower. I'm stuck with mine since I wore them for a full day, but don't waste your money on these if, like me, you really enjoyed the cushioned, cloudy feel of the cumulus 13.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Apparently redesigned sizing
By L. Brodie
The outer dimensions on this shoe have changed and gotten smaller. I've run with these for many years. Will switch to a competitor brand. I'm very disappointed that ASIC chose to do this.If you are used to the previous models of this shoe, bring a tape measure along to check the dimensions for yourself.