Our verdict
Pros
- Has some spring
- Brooks is continuing to pull away from Nike in the womens performance running shoe race
- Low-profile midsole
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- Mochila Brooks England Pickwick pequena cinzento
- Comfortable all-day
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- Great traction
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- Punhos de pele Brooks England Slender 130-130 mm castanho couro
- Also for walking and gym training
Cons
- brooks women s glycerin
- Women's Brooks Method Perforated Running Biker Shorts
- Pricey for a daily trainer
- Amanda Brooks was on the
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 83 Good! | 85 Good! | 90 Superb! | 91 Superb! | |
Price | $150 | $65 | $150 | $110 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 10.1 zapatillas de running Brooks pie normal rosas 9.8 Skechers más vendidas | 9.7 oz / 275g 10.7 Кросівки brooks adrenaline 20 | 10.7 Bike Parts Brooks England 10.9 Brooks Adrenaline GTS 16 | 9.2 Women's Brooks Shield Hybrid 2.0 Vest 9.3 Brooks Adrenaline GTS7 | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 9.5 mm 8.0 mm | 9.4 mm 10.0 mm | 7.7 mm 8.0 mm | 6.4 mm 8.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | HeelMid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
Size | - | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Balanced | Soft | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | Good | Bad | Good | Good | |
Brooks tank top | Good | Bad | Good | Good | |
Outsole durability | Good | Decent | Good | Good | |
Breathability | Warm | Moderate | Breathable | Warm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Narrow | Wide | Narrow | Narrow | |
Heres a closer look at Jennifer Garners beloved Brooks sneakers | Wide | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
womens brooks catamount | Small | Small | Small | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
zapatillas de running Brooks hombre ultra trail | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 28.0 mm 29.0 mm | 31.2 mm 33.0 mm | 34.3 mm 32.5 mm | 32.6 mm 34.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 18.5 mm 21.0 mm | 21.8 mm 23.0 mm | 26.6 mm 24.5 mm | 26.2 mm 26.0 mm | |
Widths available | Normal | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Winter | All seasons | SummerAll seasons | Winter | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #428 Bottom 20% | #193 Bottom 38% | #68 Top 22% | #26 Top 9% | |
Popularity | #489 Bottom 9% | #133 Top 43% | #200 Bottom 36% | #231 Bottom 26% |
Who should buy
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- Runners who prefer a low-to-the-ground shoe with a protective and lively midsole for short to moderate distances
- Those living in colder climates who need a daily trainer that gelse reliable and comfy regardless of how low temperatures drop
Who should NOT buy
Our smoke and freezer tests reveal the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks to be an excellent wintertime companion. Conversely, however, the knit upper's lackluster breathability makes it a less-than-ideal choice for toasty summer runs. The non-Stealthfit update to the series, the Levitate 6 Regent a much more well-ventilated mesh upper that we recommend for runners in warmer climates.
The said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's low-profile midsole affords us lots of ground feel which isn't an issue when it comes to our short to moderate distance efforts. It's as we start pushing the mile markers that we find ourselves wishing for a little more protection from the sustained impacts against the road. We suggest checking out the Brooks Ghost 15 as an alternative with the cushioning needed to gobble up miles comfortably.
At $150, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks is a little steep for a daily trainer. for a more budget-friendly workhorse, we recommend the zapatillas de running Brooks neutro constitución media talla 49.5 instead.
Cushioning
Heel stack
At only 28 mm thick according to our caliper measurements, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's stack is shorter than our current lab average. This is still a good amount of foam to have underfoot to dampen the impact of short to medium-distance runs.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 28.0 mm |
Average | 34.2 mm |
Forefoot stack
The said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's forefoot stack is significantly shorter than average at only 18.7 mm thick.
On the one hand, this is a fair amount of foam that still protects our landings while providing an intuitive and natural sense of the ground as we run. On the other, it isn't enough for the repeated beatings against the hard asphalt brought on by long-distance runs. Instead, we recommend the higher-stacked Brooks Ghost 15 instead.
said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 18.5 mm |
Average | 25.6 mm |
Drop
The difference in our stack measurements leaves the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks with a drop height of 9.5 mm. This is slightly higher than the stated 8 mm drop, however, this discrepancy is quite small and will only be noticed by very attuned and experienced runners.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 9.5 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera voladoras talla 41 negras | Midsole softness
Pressing our durometer against the DNA Amp midsole foam gives us a softer-than-average reading of 19 HA.
However, this doesn't feel overly plush by any means; with the shoe doing a good job of cushioning our landings without feeling too squishy underfoot and providing a balanced ride.
The DNA Amp also has a nice snappy rebound that gives our toe-offs a lively and responsive spark. This means that we were comfortably able to push the pace for some speedwork, though we wouldn't use the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks as a dedicated tempo trainer. We recommend the Brooks Hyperion as a speedier shoe that better fits that bill.
said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 19.0 HA |
Average | 20.9 HA |
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We placed the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks in the freezer for twenty minutes to observe the effects of cold conditions on the midsole. We had to make sure we hadn't blown the motor as the change was almost negligible. After confirming that the freezer was running correctly, we could finally trust our finding that the midsole had only become 2% firmer in the face of frigid conditions. As such, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks will feel just as soft and forgiving underfoot no matter how low the mercury drops.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 2% |
Average | 25% |
Insole thickness
At only 3 mm thick according to our caliper measurements, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's insole is just shy of our current lab average. This still provides us with a nice an soft footbed with a fair amount of arch support.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 3.0 mm |
Average | 4.4 mm |
Size and fit
Size
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At 97.9 mm wide at its widest point according to our caliper measurements, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's toebox is right on par with our current lab average. This means that it should accommodate most foot shapes quite comfortably. There are also multiple width options available for runners with broader feet.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 97.9 mm |
Average | 98.5 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
Thanks to its low profile, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks feels quite stable underfoot despite the softer-than-average midsole foam. That said, as a neutral trainer, it doesn't have any stability features that promote better alignment for those with overpronation. For runners in need of a more supportive alternative, we recommend checking out the zapatillas de running Brooks amortiguación media ritmo bajo blancas entre 60 y 100.
Torsional rigidity
The said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks is quite easy to bend and twist in our hands, leading us to give it a torsional rigidity score of 2 out of 5. This contributes to the shoe's natural feeling ride as it conforms with the movements of our foot from landing to toe-off.
said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 2 |
Average | 3.4 |
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The heel counter is moderately stiff, earning a 3 out of 5 in our manual assessment. This strikes a good balance between stability and comfort as the structured heel holds our rearfoot in place delicately while still allowing for some natural lateral movements as we run.
said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 3 |
Average | 2.9 |
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Using our caliper, we found the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's midsole to be right on par with our current lab average at 113.5 mm wide. This gives us more than enough of a platform to be steady on our feet without feeling clunky while turning or taking corners.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 113.5 mm |
Average | 114.1 mm |
Midsole width - heel
Back at the heel, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's midsole is a little shy of our current lab average at only 87.4 mm wide according to our caliper. This should still be enough of a base for heel strikers to land with confidence in this shoe.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 87.4 mm |
Average | 90.6 mm |
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We secured the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks to our workbench and used a force gauge to find that only 21.9N of force is needed to torque the shoe to 90 degrees.
This is a more flexible result than our current lab average and means that the shoe is able to conform with the natural flexion of our foot with relative ease. This factors greatly into the shoe's smooth and comfortable ride as it doesn't constrict our foot and leave it feeling battered. As such, the shoe feels great to wear all day long.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 21.9N |
Average | 28.1N |
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Much like the midsole, the shoe's longitudinal flexibility is almost entirely unaffected by cold conditions. Repeating our flex test after chilling the shoe in our freezer for twenty minutes reveals that it only became 4.3% stiffer. This change is insignificant in practical terms and further confirms the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks as an excellent winter running companion.
said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 4% |
Average | 32% |
Weight
Weighing in at 10.1 oz (285g), the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks isn't quite as sleek on the scale as it looks on the foot. However, it doesn't feel overly burdensome during our less intense runs.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 10.05 oz (285g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
Breathability
We pumped smoke into the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks and found that the smoke struggled to filter through its knit-upper. It takes a substantial amount of time before little wisps finally escape the shoe, indicating that heat would be similarly trapped within the shoe. This leads us to give the shoe the lowest score of 1 out of 5 for breathability, making it a less-than-ideal choice for hot summer runs. For runners in need of a more well-ventilated option, we recommend checking out the non-Stealthfit update to the original shoe, the zapatillas de running Brooks neutro ritmo medio talla 41.
The shoe's abysmal performance in our smoke test comes as quite a surprise as we can see that light is able to penetrate the seemingly porous upper. This finding would usually indicate better airflow than what we just saw.
For further clarification, we turn to our microscope which reveals how densely woven the upper actually is. The gaps aren't nearly as large as our light test would lead us to believe, thus explaining the smoke's extremely delayed ability to exit the shoe.


said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 1 |
Average | 3.8 |
Durability
Toebox durability
To simulate extreme wear and tear, we subjected the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks to a number of thrashings from our Demel, starting with the toebox. With the abrasive element spinning at 5K RPM, we pressed our tool against the shoe for four quick seconds of grinding.
While breathability may not be the knit upper's strong suit, it certainly is durable. We had no choice but to give it a perfect 5 out of 5 in this assessment as our tool was barely even able to scuff the toebox, let alone rip or tear it. As such, we don't expect any accidental bumps or scrapes to bring an untimely end to this shoe.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 5 |
Average | 2.6 |
Brooks tank top
Next, we pressed our Dremel against the heel collar under similar parameters and found it to be almost as durable as the toebox.
With only a small rip left in the aftermath of the four-second test, the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks earns a near perfect heel padding durability score of 4 out of 5.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 4 |
Average | 3.2 |
Outsole hardness
Pressing our durometer against the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's outsole gives us a reading of 84 HC which is slightly harder than our current lab average. This indicates a good mix of grip and durability, the latter of which we will be putting to the test next.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 84.0 HC |
Average | 79.7 HC |
Outsole durability
To test the outsole, we set the Dremel to spin at 10K RPM and set it against the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks for twenty-two seconds of grinding.
Once the time was up, we measured the indentation left by our tool and found that we had only shorn away 0.5 mm of rubber from the outsole. This is a much more durable result than average and means that we expect the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks to outlast the expected lifespan of 400 to 500 miles of use.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 0.5 mm |
Average | 1.1 mm |
Outsole thickness
Using our caliper, we measured the outsole to be 3.3 mm thick which is right on par with our current lab average, This gives us no cause for concern regarding the longevity of the shoe considering how well it performed against our Dremel.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 3.3 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
The muli-directional tread pattern on the outsole provided us with reliable traction throughout testing the shoe. Even wet asphalt didn't cause us to break our stride, though we did have a bit of a wobble on more slick surfaces like cobblestones. The grippy and durable nature of the outsole means that we were also able to go off-road on some mild trails without worrying about damaging ourselves or the shoe.
Reflective elements
With no reflective elements to be found on the shoe whatsoever, we recommend using additional high-vis gear if ever running along the road at night in the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | No |
Tongue padding
With no actual tongue to speak of, we measured the bit of material above the instep and found it to only be 2 mm thick
This doesn't give us much clearance between our foot and the laces which do feel somewhat apparent across our instep once laced up and ready to go. That said, it's not too uncomfortable since the rounded laces themselves are quite soft.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | 2.0 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
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The said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks's upper is a one-piece construction that omits a tongue and has a sock-like fit
In that way, the shoe feels like it wraps around our foot for a snug and natural feel. However, while the elastic is strong enough to lock our foot in place decently, we did notice some slippage as we pushed the pace during speedier runs.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | Sock like |
Heel tab
Sock-like shoes can be frustrating to put on but the said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks makes it a little easier with the inclusion of a handy little finger loop at the heel that makes sliding it on smoother and faster.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | Finger loop |
Removable insole
The insole isn't glued in so replacing it with an aftermarket alternative or a custom orthotic for added arch support is possible if necessary.

said this was one of the first projects she worked on with Brooks | Yes |