Brooks Running Shoes Reviews

Brooks Running, founded in 1914 is one of the oldest sports footwear companies. Once famous especially for their stability shoes such as the Beast and Adrenaline, is now one of the most innovative brands out there. Their foray into cushioning running shoes with the Ghost received plenty of praise and the Pure line is among the best running shoes we have ever tried.

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brooks glycerin gts 21 - white bg
Weight
10.7 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Road
“The Brooks Glycerin GTS 21 continues the line's tradition of cushioned stability with a smooth transition. Overall it is a quality shoe that is fun to run in, but the shoe's average sock liner and...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
9.5 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Ghost 16 is a neutral-cushioned daily trainer built for daily mileage with the intention to deliver a nicely cushioned experienced. The overall theme for this shoe is that there nothing to...” Read expert review
Larry Lam
Runner with decades of experience
Weight
8 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Catamount Agil is a niche shoe that offers a lot to like for trail runners looking for a jetpack strapped to their feet for shorter race distances. ” Read expert review
Henry Howard
Ultra runner and certified running coach.
Weight
7.8 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Racing
“The Brooks Hyperion Elite is an average racer with a premium price but it feels more like a speed trainer. It doesn’t feel as propulsive or energetic as other super shoes due to its dense EVA...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
9.4 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Catamount 3 is a solid lightweight trail shoe that can handle distances up to 100k. It can tackle any trail and gives you confidence to reach your maximum speeds.” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
10.6 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Caldera 7 is a highly cushioned trail shoe designed for medium to long distances. Built for supreme comfort and stability, this shoe will keep you feeling fresh on almost any terrain.” Read expert review
Jeremy Yoder
Trail and road running expert.
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Glycerin 21 is a good max-cushioned trainer with a supportive, deeply cushioned ride that's best suited to slow running. It doesn't have a very lively ride but it feels luxurious and has...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
11.3 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Cascadia 17 is the newest edition in a long line of tried and true, versatile trail shoes. It’s difficult to find a better combination of quality, durability, good looks and price. This...” Read expert review
Jeremy Yoder
Trail and road running expert.
Weight
10 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Ghost Max is a good, text book daily trainer which can perform a variety of runs well. It has a balanced ride with good stability and a typical Brooks comfortable upper. The Ghost Max is a...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
10.1 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Road
“The Adrenaline 23 is a reliable stability trainer. Brooks continues to take the formula that works and tweaks it slightly to improve its stable and comfortable ride. These small changes continue to...” Read expert review
TJ Jones
Road and trail runner, stability shoes expert.