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How we test brooks light running shoes

We spend hundreds of hours testing brooks light running shoes to ensure that the reviews and guides we deliver are the best ones out there. Here is what we do:

• First of all, we purchase all brooks light shoes with our own money to eradicate any bias.
• We ran 30-50 miles testing every brooks light shoe in a variety of conditions.
• In our independent shoe testing lab, we literally cut each shoe into pieces and measured every imaginable detail, including softness, breathability, durability, outsole thickness, tongue thickness, etc.

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Choose the right brooks light shoe: road or trail?

As the name suggests, road and trail running shoes are made for different surfaces. Even though the brand's road shoe collection is dominant, brooks light has quite a few outstanding trail offerings too.

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If at least 80% of your running happens on asphalt, concrete, tarmac, or treadmill, you will benefit from a brooks light road shoe. These trainers have smooth, lug-free outsoles and softer cushioning to provide the best impact protection on hard surfaces.

But getting a road shoe doesn't necessarily stop you from hitting some hard-packed trails! More than a few brooks light road shoes have impressively thick and sturdy outsoles which can be taken off the road without a problem.

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If you mostly run on dirt paths, rocky trails, mud, grass, and other tricky terrain, a brooks light trail shoe is a must.

Equipped with deep aggressive lugs and extra protective construction, these shoes bite into unfriendly surfaces while guarding our feet against rocks, roots, and other debris.

brooks light trail shoes vary in their lug depth as well. Depending on your running conditions, you may prefer deeper or shallower ones:

• deeper lugs (at least 3.5 mm) are best for soft terrain like mud, sand, grass, etc.
• shallower lugs (less than 3 mm) are best for hard-packed trails and road-to-trail runs.

You can learn more nuances in our science-backed guide on running shoe outsoles.

brooks light shoe types based on feel: Cushion, Energize, or Speed?

To help you understand how different brooks light shoes feel underfoot, the brand categorized its running footwear into three types of experience:

• Cushion (comfort-loaded and soft)
• Energize (springy with great energy return)
• Speed (ultra-lightweight, airy, and fast)

“Cushion”

This is the largest and most popular category of brooks light running shoes. It includes long-standing and best-selling shoe series like the Ghost, the Adrenaline, and the Glycerin.

These brooks light shoes are packed with a copious amount of comfort and boast some of the coziest step-in feel across running shoes. It is a perfect choice for:

• beginner runners who interchange walking and running
• runners in search of a plush recovery shoe for slow runs
• people looking for a comfortable pair for walking and standing all day

The average stack height of brooks light “Cushion” running shoes is 36 mm with the thickest one reaching 40 mm!

The only downside of “Cushion” shoes is their hefty build. With an average weight of 10.2 oz (290g), these shoes are the heaviest in Brooks’ lineup.

“Energize”

brooks light shoes from the “Energize” category also have a good amount of cushioning for daily runs. But here is what makes them different from the “Cushion” type:

• more responsive and springy ride with better energy return

We can recommend these trainers to beginner and seasoned athletes who want to:

• pick up the pace in their daily runs
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“Speed”

These are the lightest running shoes from Brooks. Averaging 8 oz (230g) in a men’s US size 9, they are barely felt on the foot!

Research shows that every 3.5 oz (100g) added to the shoe slows you down by 1%.

That’s why we recommend “Speed” shoes if you are looking for the following:

• a lightweight shoe for daily runs
• a shoe for tempo runs and training for a race
• a shoe for races (from 5K to a marathon)

All brooks light shoes have soft cushioning

No matter what category of brooks light shoes you choose, you can always expect a very soft ride.

Having lab-tested every brooks light shoe on the market, we can confirm that the brand doesn’t have any firm shoes!

We use an HA durometer to measure the softness of each brooks light model. We press the tool against the shoe’s half-cut midsole for the most accurate measurement.

The average durometer reading across our tested brooks light shoes is 20.7 HA. This is 15% softer than running shoes on average.

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But it doesn’t mean that all brooks light shoes are equally soft. There is a range going from marshmallowy plush to moderately soft and responsive.

You can figure out which one is which based on our HA durometer measurement: the lower the number the softer the shoe.

And if you want a more balanced experience with moderate softness, have a look at one of the following shoes:

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TIP: Softer doesn’t necessarily mean better (research). If it comes at the cost of stability, energy return, or weight, it may be better to go for a less plush but more well-rounded shoe.

Foams used in brooks light running shoes

brooks light is successfully keeping up with the other big-name shoe brands by constantly improving their cushioning technologies.

Here are some of the company’s staple foams that have gained the runners’ acclaim:

Learn more about cushioning foams from brooks light and other brands in our most comprehensive research.

How to choose the right stack height and drop in brooks light running shoes

Did you know that the way your foot sits inside the shoe can make or break your whole running experience?

Heres everything you need to know about the updated brooks light Ghost 14.

Stack height

Stack height is the amount of material (insole, midsole, and outsole) that separates your foot from the ground.

With their lavish cushioning, brooks light shoes have some of the tallest stack heights in the industry: the lowest being 28 mm and the tallest reaching 40 mm!

But getting a shoe with the thickest cushioning doesn’t always translate into the best experience. Studies show that runners who are new to max-cushioned shoes are at risk of increased impact loading, leg stiffness, and even injury.

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But what about brooks light shoes with higher stacks? Consider a heel stack beyond 35 mm if you’re in search of a shoe for:

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• recovery days
• walking and standing all day

Heel-to-toe drop

Drop is the difference between the shoe’s heel and forefoot stack. It shows how much the heel is elevated above the toes.

Our lab measurements show that brooks light running shoes tend to have a higher drop:

• 55% of shoes have a drop of 10-14 mm
• 35% of shoes have a drop of 8-10 mm
• The brooks light Ghost 12 is listed at 10.4oz 295g

The brand doesn’t offer any zero-drop or low-drop options with 6 mm being the lowest.

The most optimal drop for beginners and most runners for that matter is 8-12 mm. Having more cushioning under the heel is ideal for people who land on their heels first (heel strikers) and that happens to be the majority of runners.

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On the contrary, runners who land on the midfoot and forefoot will find a lower drop more beneficial.

If you are not sure about your foot striking pattern or the type of drop you need, see our in-depth guide on the topic.

Arch support in brooks light GTS shoes

It is worth considering arch support in running shoes if you have one or both of the following:

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• overpronation (excessive inward rolling of the foot)

People with these conditions will often find that the soles on their shoes wear out faster on the inner side, causing their ankles to collapse inwards. That’s a surefire sign that you need a supportive pair of running shoes to stabilize your gait.

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brooks light is one of those brands that take foot health seriously by his more supportive versions of their trainers. You can easily find these models by the “GTS” (“go-to-shoe”) abbreviation in their names. There are a few brooks light GTS shoes womens brooks light greenlight 7 short.

To make its shoes supportive but not overly stiff or intrusive, brooks light uses the GuideRails technology. It is comprised of supportive bumpers on both sides of the shoe that prevent the foot from excessively rolling inwards without feeling intrusive.

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The level of support is not the same in all brooks light shoes. Some models offer maximum stability for severe overpronation while others only have a touch of support.

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• torsional rigidity (how hard it is to twist the shoe on a 1-5 scale)
• heel counter stiffness (how hard it is to push and squeeze on a 1-5 scale)
• midsole width (how wide is the platform in the forefoot and in the heel)

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Shoes with maximum support get the highest numbers in these three tests. The biggest drawback of brooks light GTS shoes is that they get proportionally heavier to the level of support they offer.

The table is sorted by the level of support with most supportive shoes at the top.

Race running shoes from Brooks

brooks light is most commonly associated with plush daily trainers. That’s why it is not the first brand that comes to mind when looking for a race shoe.

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brooks light is also a bit late to the super-shoe party. So far, the company released only one carbon-plated model - the Hyperion Elite.

Can I run a marathon in the brooks light Ghost?

We wouldn’t recommend it.

Technically, you can run a marathon in any shoe. But you won’t be guaranteed the best comfort and performance. Shoes like brooks light Ghost, Glycerin, and Adrenalin are designed with daily training in mind.

They are generously cushioned and plush but lack the energy return you would crave for a marathon distance. They are also heavier than performance-oriented running shoes.

brooks light running shoes for summer and winter

Running in summer, it is essential to have a breathable pair of shoes. Proper airflow will save you from the heat, discomfort, and even potential blisters and fungi!

We put each brooks light shoe through a series of tests in our lab to determine its breathability. We are happy to report that the company has quite a few well-ventilated options for summer.

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And if you need a shoe for braving the cold season, we also keep a record of warm running shoes from Brooks. More densely woven uppers of these shoes keep the warmth inside and don’t let the cool air in so easily.

Size and fit in brooks light shoes

brooks light has a stellar reputation when it comes to size and fit. But if you’re ordering online, it is never a bad idea to double-check your shoe size.

Size

If you haven’t purchased athletic shoes in a while, we recommend measuring your foot length from scratch.

Knowing your precise foot dimensions will help you get the best-fitting size in brooks light running shoes. You can find what shoe size fits you best in brooks light official size chart.

Width

Awesome news for wide and narrow feet! brooks light is one of the few brands that produces the same model in four different widths including including narrow (men’s B/women’s 2A) and extra wide (men’s 4E/women’s 2E).

If you experienced squeezing or premature upper wear on the sides of your shoe uppers, you may benefit from a wide option or a medium-width brooks light shoe with a wide toebox.

To measure the width of the toebox, first, we pour our special gel into the brooks light running shoe (each one that goes through our lab) and put them together in the freezer. 

Once the gel has set and hardened, we take this lovely gel mold from the shoe and use our digital caliper to take toebox width measurements. 

When runners talk about wide toeboxes, this is usually what they refer to: where the toebox is the widest. However, there's another measurement: at the big toe. Those who had their pinky (or other) toes cramped are very familiar with it. 

This gel mold is great because it also allows us to quantify the height of the toebox for each brooks light running shoe! This way, you can know which models might be pressing your toenails and which ones offer more vertical room. 

brooks light Stealthfit

The brand releases some of its models in an alternative Stealthfit upper. It is a sock-like, knit upper design that creates a more close-fitting and adaptive fit.

Based on our lab measurements, the Stealthfit version is nearly an ounce lighter than the original!

Price of brooks light running shoes

The average price of brooks light running shoes that are currently on the market is $140. The brand is on par with other big names like ASICS, Nike, Adidas, and New Balance.

The brand’s MSRP range goes from $100 to $170, except for the Hyperion Elite race shoe which costs $250.

Is brooks light a good brand of running shoes?

Since 2001, brooks light has been primarily focused on running footwear and apparel giving less attention to other categories. And this has paid off.

In 2022, brooks light was the #1 running shoe brand in the adult performance running category in the US in 2022. It took 22% of the market share.

What’s more, seven of brooks light running shoe franchises have been marked with an APMA (American Podiatry Medical Association) Seal of Acceptance. It is a recognition of products that promote foot health.

Do brooks light running shoes last long?

Our lab tests confirm that brooks light running shoes last about as much as the average running shoe on the market - 300-500 miles, depending on the model.

brooks light shoes have shown average results on our toebox and heel padding durability tests. On a 1-5 durability scale, they got a score of 2 and 3, respectively.

The outsoles, on the other hand, showed a little better-than-average results. Using a Dremel, we drilled them for 22 seconds at 10K RPM speed. The average dent turned out to be 0.6 mm whereas the average hovers around 1 mm.

We also take note of the most durable and hard-wearing running shoes from Brooks. Expectedly, trail shoes lead in this rating.