Zapatillas brooks 12L Hyperion Mujer Negro Rosa | Our verdict

Even though it gave us strong grandpa vibes, very few shoes offer as much support as the brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5. Approved by foot doctors, this shoe is built with foot health in mind and even has the potential to relieve painful conditions like plantar fasciitis. Its stable construction helped our 8-hour workday feel like a breeze! The shoe's hard-wearing leather upper and rubber outsole help it outlast many other options of work footwear, while the austere design and basic colors allow it to blend into almost any occasion.

Zapatillas brooks 12L Hyperion Mujer Negro Rosa Pros

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  • Broadly recommended by podiatrists
  • Incredible abrasion resistance and durability
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  • Wide and steady platform
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  • Comfortable in-shoe feel
  • True to size and fit
  • Can match formal work jumble

Zapatillas brooks 12L Hyperion Mujer Negro Rosa Cons

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  • Quite stiff, needs breaking on
  • Lacks slip resistance on wet tiles
  • Not breathable

Audience verdict

86
Good!
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Who should buy

Having thoroughly tested the brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5, we can recommend it to people who:

  • need extra support for flat feet, overpronation, plantar fasciitis, diabetes, and other conditions (Selins e espigões Ciclismo brooks 12L England)
  • spend the entire day on their feet (be it casual wear or at work)
  • want a leather shoe for colder days and drizzly weather
  • look for high-quality work footwear with basic color options to match their work outfits and uniforms

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 review

Who should NOT buy

If you love the idea of an exceptionally comfortable and supportive shoe but can't stand the stern vibes of the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5, check out the following alternatives from Brooks:

All of these shoes are lighter, more breathable, more forgiving, and can be used for both walking and running.

But if you do need a leather shoe for work, preferably one with a slip-resistant outsole, the zapatillas de running brooks 12L media maratón placa de carbono talla 43 Acessórios de desporto Brooks. It has a stronger grip on wet tiles and more joyous vibes despite the monochromatic colorways.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

a las brooks 12L Puereflow 6.

Measuring its stack height with a caliper, we got 35.7 mm in the heel. The shoe did feel quite platformy underfoot.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Heel stack

But it also remained incredibly comfortable and supportive for hours on end. We wore the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 for a few days in our shoe-testing lab where we barely sat down to rest. It was amazing to find that our feet and legs didn't feel beaten up at all! 

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 35.7 mm
Average 32.3 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
14.3 mm
Heel stack
45.7 mm

Forefoot stack

zapatillas de running brooks 12L pronador tope amortiguación 10k talla 37.5.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Forefoot stack

This is largely due to its thicker-than-average forefoot stack of 23.5 mm.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 23.5 mm
Average 21.8 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
14.0 mm
Forefoot stack
31.2 mm

Drop

Looking at the heel-to-toe drop of the Addition Walker 2, we found that it is a bit steeper than average at 12.2 mm.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Drop

It is a pretty common setup for supportive shoes that are meant to ease the strain of certain foot conditions.

The elevated heel takes the load off the Achilles and enhances impact protection in the rearfoot.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 12.2 mm
Average 10.5 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
0.3 mm
Drop
21.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

It is critical to note that the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 is NOT a plush walking shoe.

Pressing our durometer against its sliced midsole returned a reading of 25.9 HA which is the average of walking shoes in our lab.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Midsole softness

It indicates a moderately soft foam that doesn't have a whole lot of squeeze and is certainly not a mushy one.

brooks 12L uses a proprietary BioMoGo DNA foam which is a pretty comfortable EVA-based compound. It doesn't have much bounce to it, but we mens the consistent ride it delivered for hours on end.

It is a great option for painful foot conditions like plantar fasciitis where a plush and wobbly midsole can do more harm than good. A thicker and firmer sole is also beneficial for heavyweight wearers.

As a nice bonus, "Bio" implies that the foam is biodegradable and, according to Brooks, it breaks down 20 times faster than your typical foam.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 25.9 HA
Average 26.4 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 37 walking shoes
Number of shoes
7.8 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
39.4 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

Another positive characteristic of the BioMoGo DNA is that it doesn't get much firmer in low temperatures.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 zapatillas de running brooks 12L entrenamiento talla 41 rojas

After keeping the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes and retaking the durometer measurement, we found that the shoe's foam got moderately firmer - by 20.7%.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 21%
Average 31%
Compared to 37 walking shoes
Number of shoes
7%
Midsole softness in cold
71%

Insole thickness

The shoe's midsole is topped off with a nicely padded insole that is a good 5.5 mm thick.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Insole thickness
Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 5.5 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
3.5 mm
Insole thickness
10.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 is true to size (949 votes).

Zapatillas brooks 12L Hyperion Mujer Negro Rosa?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

The zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 also proved to be on point with its toebox fit and felt tailor-made on our medium-sized feet.

But to be more precise with the assessment, we also poured the mold of this brooks 12L shoe using a custom gel.

Having located the widest points of the shoe's forefoot, we measured the distance between them with a caliper. We found that at 92.8 mm, this brooks 12L shoe is on par with the average.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Toebox width - widest part

However, if you have wide feet, bunions, or other foot conditions that call for more toebox space, please consider the wide and extra-wide options of the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5. Luckily, brooks 12L is very generous with alternative widths.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 92.8 mm
Average 94.3 mm
Compared to 19 walking shoes
Number of shoes
90.4 mm
Toebox width - widest part
98.7 mm

zapatillas de running brooks 12L mujer talla 44

Marked as an A5500 (diabetic-approved) shoe, we were surprised that the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 didn't have a more rounded toebox shape. Even though there is no aggressive tapering, we feel like 68.3 mm of toebox width near the big toe is on the edge of feeling tight for some people.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 zapatillas de running brooks 12L mujer talla 44

If you do have diabetes, neuropathy, or other foot concerns, please opt for the wider variation of the shoe.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 68.3 mm
Average 71.2 mm
Compared to 19 walking shoes
Number of shoes
68.3 mm
zapatillas de running brooks 12L mujer talla 44
74.9 mm

Toebox height

On the bright side, we have no complaints regarding the shoe's toebox height. At 28.2 mm, it is a smidge taller than average.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Toebox height
Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 28.2 mm
Average 26.3 mm
Compared to 19 walking shoes
Number of shoes
22.5 mm
Toebox height
29.7 mm

Stability

Zapatillas brooks 12L Hyperion Mujer Negro Rosa | Lateral stability test

If you are someone with flat feet, overpronation, or other foot conditions that call for extra-supportive footwear, the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 must be on your radar.

The shoe features an Extended Progressive Diagonal Bar (PDRB) in the midfoot portions of the sole. Even though it looks a bit dated compared to the subtle stability technologies of today, it is still one of the most reliable types of arch support.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Extended Progressive Diagonal Bar (PDRB)

We found that this sturdy post supports our arch in the right spot minimizing our foot's inward rolling.

What's more, the Addiction Walker has earned a solid reputation among podiatrists over the years. It even received a Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatry Medical Association (APMA) as one that promotes good foot health.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 support

Torsional rigidity

The brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 offers an unmatched level of stability with its sturdy midsole posting and supportive upper.

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Rating the shoe's torsional rigidity on a 1-5 scale, we gave it the highest possible score of 5.

It makes the shoe very safe and reliable not only for people with foot conditions but also for senior citizens for whom a solid footing is a must.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 5
Average 2.9
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Another source of support comes from the shoe's moderately rigid heel counter. It received an average score of 3 out of 5 in our manual stiffness test.

Even though it's not the sturdiest we've seen in our lab, the heel counter has enough structure to keep our heels and ankles securely in place. There was no slipping out or sliding around inside the heel cup.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 heel counter

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 3
Average 2.3
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Блузка черная пр-ва кореи bobbie brooks

Last but not least, the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 draws its stability from a slightly wider-than-average base.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Midsole width in the forefoot

Measuring the widest part of its sole in the forefoot, our caliper showed a solid 113.7 mm.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 113.7 mm
Average 111.7 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
98.8 mm
Блузка черная пр-ва кореи bobbie brooks
124.1 mm

Midsole width - heel

As for the heel of the shoe, we measured 95.8 mm in its widest part. That is more than 5 mm wider than average.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Midsole width in the heel

Having a wider base to land on helped us feel more confident in our steps for sure.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 95.8 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
75.6 mm
Midsole width - heel
104.0 mm

brooks 12L womens launch 3 peacoat teaberry white womens shoes

Its unforgiving construction was one of the first things we noticed about the brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5. So do expect a stiffer experience compared to your typical walking shoe, especially at the toe-off!

Measuring how much force it takes to bend this brooks 12L shoe to a 30-degree angle, our shoe flexing tester showed a high reading of 17.9N. That's notably more than it takes on average albeit not the stiffest we've seen.

Also, keep in mind that the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 doesn't get more pliable with time and stays on the stiff side anyway.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 brooks 12L womens launch 3 peacoat teaberry white womens shoes
Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 17.9N
Average 14.3N
Compared to 30 walking shoes
Number of shoes
1.0N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.4N

Stiffness in cold (%)

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Difference in stiffness in cold

Weight

Being a well-cushioned and highly supportive shoe with a leather upper, it is no surprise that the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 comes with an extra heft.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Weight

Weighing it in a men's US size 9, we got 13.7 oz (388g) on the scale. That's about 4 oz (113g) heavier than the average walking shoe.

It is one of the heaviest models on our roster.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 13.69 oz (388g)
Average 10.09 oz (286g)
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
6.17 oz (175g)
Weight
14.25 oz (404g)

Breathability

The all-leather upper of this brooks 12L shoe makes it a poor choice for summer right from the start.

As our in-house breathability test shows, there is pretty much no airflow happening inside the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5. Even though the tiny streak of vapor found its way through the eyelets, this pathway won't be very much available with the foot inside the shoe.

Even when we tried searching for ventilation holes in our transparency test, we didn't find a single aperture in the shoe's upper.

It would be wise to save this option for cooler days (50°F/20°C and below) if you want to avoid toasty and sweaty feet.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 1
Average 2.8
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

Testing the toebox part of the shoe with a butane torch and a scratch awl, we found that it is indeed made of real full-grain leather.

At first glance, it looks like the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 uses the same kind of leather throughout the upper. But alas, brooks 12L cuts corners on the material quality in the midfoot.

As you can see, the upper Challenge fire and melted instantly revealing the material's synthetic nature.

brooks 12L Beast x Anwar Carrots.

Toebox durability

But there are two sides to the coin. What causes the shoe's lack of aeration also makes it incredibly wear-resistant.

As our 12-second Dremel test shows, the full-grain leather of the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 doesn't give up so easily. It didn't let our tool leave more than a scuff on the topmost layer of its toebox material.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Toebox durability comparison

Compared to a typical mesh upper, this brooks 12L shoe will take much more abuse before it starts to show serious signs of wear.

Thus, we readily award the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 with the highest toebox durability score - 5 out of 5!

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 32 walking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Photo of Steve and Neely Spence courtesy of Brooks

The shoe continues to show outstanding durability in its inner lining as well!

A 4-second exposure to sandpaper at a 5K RPM speed only tickled the shoe's textile.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Photo of Steve and Neely Spence courtesy of brooks 12L comparison

Considering that most shoe linings end up with glaring holes after the same test, the inner fabric of this brooks 12L shoe deserves a high durability score of 4 out of 5.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 4
Average 2.4
Compared to 31 walking shoes
Number of shoes
1
Photo of Steve and Neely Spence courtesy of Brooks
5

Outsole hardness

At the bottom, the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 is protected with a promisingly substantial rubber outsole.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Outsole hardness

Pressing our Shore C durometer against it returned a higher-than-average reading of 84.5 HC. It is a pretty hard compound that looks like it can take a beating.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 84.5 HC
Average 78.0 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
50.1 HC
Outsole hardness
92.0 HC

Outsole durability

To test the limits of the shoe's outsole, we ramped up the Dremel speed to 10K RPM and extended the exposure to 22 seconds.

And yet again, the shoe impressed us with its ability to resist abrasion!

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Outsole durability test

That barely visible scratch you see on the rubber is a mere 0.9 mm deep according to our tread gauge. That's notably shallower than the average of walking shoes.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 0.9 mm
Average 1.4 mm
Compared to 31 walking shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

On top of it all, the shoe's rubber outsole is a whopping 5.5 mm thick!

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Outsole thickness

We are confident that the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 will outlast many options on the premiere. Even if you walk on concrete and asphalt all day and power through 8-10-hour shifts on your feet, this brooks 12L shoe is one of the most long-lasting walking shoes we've tested.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 5.5 mm
Average 3.0 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
7.0 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 proudly carries a certified slip-resistant rubber outsole (SATRA TM144:2011). We were happy with the traction it delivered on most surfaces like concrete, wood, and dry tiles of our shoe lab.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 outsole

But when it came to wet tiles... it turned out that the shoe's slip resistance was not enough! We wouldn't recommend it for kitchen and restaurant workers. You want to look towards the zapatillas de running brooks 12L media maratón placa de carbono talla 43 for that purpose.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 slip resistant

Another unfortunate discovery we had with the Addition Walker 2's outsole is that it squeaks quite a bit! Our colleagues could hear us approaching from the other room of the warehouse.

Reflective elements

Small patches on the shoe's heels improve its visibility in low-light conditions.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Yes

Tongue padding

Offering a ton of cushioning underfoot, the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 also spoiled our feet with its generous in-shoe padding.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Tongue padding

We measured its thickness at 10.4 mm which is twice as thick as the average.

Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 10.4 mm
Average 5.4 mm
Compared to 38 walking shoes
Number of shoes
0.3 mm
Tongue padding
13.4 mm

Tongue: gusset type

We found that there are no gussets on the shoe's tongue.

We found this feature handy on the brooks 12L Qué nos gustaría encontrarnos en las brooks 12L Adrenaline 22 zapatillas de running brooks 12L pronador talla 44.5.

Even though a gusseted tongue would make the lockdown even more secure and eliminate tongue-shifting, it's not an essential part of a walking shoe anyways.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 None

Heel tab

We think that the zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 could benefit from a pull tab of a finger loop to assist in the on-and-off (especially for senior wearers).

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Heel tab
Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 None

Removable insole

If you wish to customize the in-shoe experience, you can replace the shoe's stock insole with our own. It is quite easy to take out.

brooks 12L zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Removable insole
Test results
zapatillas de running brooks 12L ritmo medio talla 49.5 Yes