Updated: May 26th, 2010

Looking for more minimal running shoes from Brooks? Here’s our current roster of running shoes that are lighter weight, more flexible, and have a lower offset.

Note : For runners not familiar with the term “offset,” it’s the difference between (midsole + outsole) heel height and (midsole + outsole) forefoot height.

Brooks Green Silence

Green Silence
Midsole Height: Heel (18 mm), Forefoot (10 mm)
Outsole Height: : Heel (3 mm), Forefoot (3 mm)
Heel-to-Toe Offset: 8 mm
Tooling Height: Heel (21 mm), Forefoot (13 mm)
Weight: 6.9 oz.

Brooks T6 Racer

T6 Racer
Midsole Height: Heel (20 mm), Forefoot (8 mm)
Outsole Height: Heel (4 mm), Forefoot (4 mm)
Heel-to-Toe Offset: 12 mm
Tooling Height: Heel (24 mm), Forefoot (12 mm)
Weight: 6.1 oz.

Brooks Racer ST4

Racer ST4
Midsole Height: Heel (22 mm), Forefoot (10 mm)
Outsole Height: Heel (3 mm), Forefoot (3 mm)
Heel-to-Toe Offset: 12 mm
Tooling Height: Heel (25 mm), Forefoot (13 mm)
Weight: 8.6 oz.

Brooks Launch

Launch
Midsole Height: Heel (22 mm), Forefoot (10 mm)
Outsole Height: Heel (3 mm), Forefoot (5.5 mm)
Heel-to-Toe Offset: 9.5 mm
Tooling Height: Heel (25 mm), Forefoot (15.5 mm)
Weight: (M’s) 9.3 oz./(W’s) 7.5 oz.

Brooks Mach 11 Spikeless

Mach 11 Spikeless

Midsole Height: Heel (9.5 mm), Forefoot (5.5 mm)
Outsole Height: Heel (4 mm), Forefoot (1.3 mm)
Heel-to-Toe Offset: 6.7 mm
Tooling Height: Heel (13.5 mm), Forefoot (6.8 mm)
Weight: (M’s) 7.2 oz./ (W’s) 5.9 oz.

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