Brooks Footwear Spring 2010
Our Brooks rep Scott Young came in to show us the spring 2010 lineup of Brooks shoes this past week and the overall impression was very good for the updated models. First up was the Glycerin 8. This...
View ArticleBrooks PureConnect – First Look
To address the current trends toward “barefoot” and “minimalist” running, more and more shoe companies are providing options to meet the demand. Where on the barefoot-to-traditional shoe continuum...
View ArticleBrooks Adds GORE-TEX To Their Shoe Line
In an effort to keep runner’s feet more comfortable on a year-round basis, Brooks is introducing waterproof versions of their two most popular shoes: Adrenaline GTS 11 and Ghost 4. By fashioning...
View ArticleBrooks PureGrit – First Look
Runners seeking a more natural foot motion inevitably should find themselves running on trails. The natural terrain of the outdoors is more forgiving on the body compared to the paved world. As such,...
View ArticleBrooks PureFlow – First Look
The Saucony Kinvara 2 no longer stands alone. Prepared to duel, is the Brooks PureFlow. It is built with a 4mm heel-toe offset, just like the Kinvara 2, but sits an estimated 2mm higher off the ground...
View ArticleBrooks Glycerin 10 Sneak Peek
And you thought the Glycerin 9 had some style… The new Glycerin 10 is a fresh design that bumps up the plush. This latest version is all about enhanced flexibility and cushioning. And if you ever...
View ArticleBrooks Ghost 5 Sneak Peek
Through the latest in spectral imaging technology, we were able to capture a picture (at right) of the upcoming Brooks Ghost 5 traveling through the dark of night. This spirit of the underworld is set...
View ArticleBrooks Beasts TC/Nick Symmonds Prediction Contest
In case you haven’t heard of Nick Symmonds, he’s kind of a big deal. He’s the 2013 IAAF World Championships silver medalist, and the third-fastest American 800 meter runner, ever. He’s also a top notch...
View ArticleBrooks Glycerin 13 | First Look
With the Glycerin 13, Brooks has gone the route of making minor updates from the 12th version and considering some people’s superstitions about the number 13, this may be a … Continue Reading →
View ArticleComparing 2015 Standard Neutral Running Shoes
Over the last few weeks we have received the latest versions of shoes that dominate the standard neutral running shoe category: ASICS Cumulus 17, Brooks Ghost 8, Nike Pegasus 32, … Continue Reading →
View ArticleThe Aurora Sweepstakes Presented by Brooks
Our sun burns 27 million degrees Fahrenheit hot at its core. As particles escape from the boiling, bubbling surface, sunspots are born, hurtling these particles of plasma into space. Solar … Continue...
View ArticleBrooks Transcend 3 | First Look
The revolutionary Transcend debuted in February 2014 and while going through two iterations, the shoe has yet to find a home with many runners. Forgoing a traditional post to reduce … Continue Reading →
View ArticleBrooks Pureflow 5 | First Look
Available January 2016 – MSRP $110.00 2016 is a big year in the lightweight, 4mm heel-toe offset category. The Saucony Kinvara gets new midsole technology, HOKA ONE ONE introduces the … Continue Reading →
View ArticleBrooks Launch 3 | First Look
Available January 2016 – MSRP $100.00 The forthcoming Brooks Launch 3 begs the question: Do runners still want performance running shoes with a 10mm heel-toe offset? The thinking goes like this: …...
View ArticleHighly Reflective Running Shoes for the Nighttime
Most of us just experienced a time change, and are highly disgruntled with the rapid decrease in evening light. While there is a touch more light in the morning, it … Continue Reading →
View ArticleNew Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v6 | First Run Review
A dramatically improved upper finally delivers a plush fit that matches the well-cushioned ride of the 1080. Men’s 1080 v6 | Women’s 1080 V6 While the New Balance 1080 v6 … Continue Reading →
View ArticleBrooks Mazama | First Look
Available October 2016 – MSRP $140.00 In October 2016, Brooks looks to get faster on the trails. The Brooks Mazama is built with a somewhat thin midsole to place the … Continue Reading →
View ArticleBrooks Hyperion | First Look
Available June 2016 – MSRP $130.00 Other than changing colors, Brooks has not updated or introduced a new racing flat since February 2011. That will all change this June with … Continue Reading →
View ArticleBrooks Launch 3 |The Update Reviewed
With a virtually identical fit and no change in ride, the Brooks Launch 3 is a very minor update to the Brooks Launch 2. The Brooks Launch 3 carries over the same midsole and outsole used on the Launch...
View ArticleContest: Win a Free Pair of the Brooks Neuro
The Brooks Neuro is a crazy looking shoe, but there is a method to the madness. With the Neuro, Brooks set out to create a fast performance shoe with dynamic... Read more »
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