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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Weight
10.9 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Books Caldera 8 is a max cushioned all-terrain running shoe that provides stability, durability, and a plush ride over long distances. While these don't feel as fast as other trail runners, the...” Read expert review
Katherine Takai
Long Distance Runner, former Sprinter.
Weight
10.1 oz.
Drop
10 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Ghost 17 is a good daily trainer with a comfortable, supportive ride. With deeper cushioning and a softer ride, it’s the best version to date even though it has picked up 17 grams....” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
8.3 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Launch 11 is a versatile lightweight daily trainer that can take on some speed and middle distance runs. The Launch 11 still keeps its common cores as its predecessors along with that...” Read expert review
Paul Soriano
Shoe Obsessed Runner
Weight
10.3 oz.
Drop
12 mm.
Category
Road
“The new Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 is a great shoe for the runner who is looking for a durable, stable daily trainer of the highest quality. ...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
7.2 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Racing
“The Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB is a solid choice for long-distance marathon racing. With an updated PEBA midsole, this version offers a lighter and more energetic ride compared to its predecessor-...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
7.6 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Road
“The Hyperion GTS 2 brings stability and a lightweight design together for a trainer-racer hybrid with more room in the heel and midfoot than we usually find in a streamlined model; this shoe is an...” Read expert review
Kristin Lassen
Experienced Runner and Stability Shoe Expert
Weight
10.5 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Glycerin Max is a great maximalist daily trainer with a balanced and stable ride. It has a brand new DNA Tuned midsole which delivers a medium-soft and relatively versatile ride but...” Read expert review
Brandon Law
Marathon Runner and Shoe Expert
Weight
10.9 oz.
Drop
6 mm.
Category
Cushioning
“The Brooks Ghost Max 2 is a max-cushioned daily trainer. It offers an abundance of soft cushioning for all-day comfort. These have been my go-to for all mid to long-distance runs. I have always been a...” Read expert review
Olivia Yoder
Ultrarunner, personal trainer and soccer coach.
Weight
11.2 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Trail
“The Brooks Cascadia 18 may look unchanged from the previous model however some small tweaks have led to a better experience on easy to moderately difficult trails.” Read expert review
Jeremy Yoder
Trail and road running expert.
Weight
7.1 oz.
Drop
8 mm.
Category
Lightweight
“The Brooks Hyperion 2 is a neutral trainer that can be used for mainly speed work because how lightweight and responsive it is. The shoes can also be a useful option for your races that are 10k and...” Read expert review
Paul Soriano
Shoe Obsessed Runner