What to Look for in Brooks Running Shoes
Your Brooks running shoes should match your needs as an athlete. Consider the movement of your foot. Runners seeking to counterbalance an inward or outward roll of the foot need shoes that provide support for their foot type. Also, consider whether you want extra cushioning or a minimal, lightweight style for more natural contact between your feet and the ground.
Maximize your run with Brooks shoes designed for your gait, running style and running environment.
- Neutral Brooks Shoes: Help maintain your natural gait with an increased level of shock absorption along your course.
- Stability Brooks Shoes: Optimal for runners who experience a moderate inward roll of the foot. These shoes offer added midsole cushioning and support that help prevent the arch's tendency to collapse.
- Motion-Control Brooks Shoes: Maximum stability designed to prevent an exaggerated inward roll of the foot.
- Brooks Road-Running Shoes: Light, flexible and designed for paved or packed surfaces. Look for footwear that will provide cushioning and support during repetitive motions.
- Brooks Trail Running Shoes: Designed for off-road runners who need additional support and traction. Look for abrasion-resistant materials that will stand up to rough terrain.
Tips & Advice from our Running Experts
Not sure what type of Brooks running shoe you need? Learn more in our How to Buy Running Shoes guide, or get expert guidance in-store at a DICK'S near you.
Our running experts can help find the right Brooks running shoes for you. View some of their top picks and recommendations:
For Everyday Support & Stability:
“The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 are a perfect shoe for a number of reasons. If you are at work on your feet and need that extra support or stability, this shoe provides that, even when in a "running shoe" category. There are plenty of colors to show your personality or keep things more professional. If you like to walk outside, walk your dog or jog, which happens to be a broad demographic, this shoe might be all the better for you. The stability in this shoe, rather than other brands, has really attracted many customers to buy it. When customers need help looking for a stabilizing shoe for every day this is the first shoe I recommend,” says Justin, a Footwear & Running Expert at DICK’S Sporting Goods Toledo, OH.
For Your Longest & Hardest Runs:
“As a lifelong runner, I have tried a variety of running shoes over the years but I have never found one quite like the Hyperion Max 4!" says Darren, a Running Expert at DICK'S. "I've used the Hyperion Max to train for, and race in, two different 10Ks in the last two years and it has helped me tremendously to get through some of my longest, hardest runs. I have been using the newest model, Hyperion Max 4, for the last three months to train for a Thanksgiving Day 10K and it continues to impress me with its light feel, springy ride and overall aesthetic. The nylon plate is a little heavier than typical carbon plates, but sandwiched between the two layers of lightweight, nitrogen-injected cushions, the shoe feels very light and bouncy. For runners who prefer a carbon-plated shoe, Brooks also offers the Hyperion Elite. The amount of cushion under the foot is definitely noticeable while running, but I love how the shoe still looks sleek and stylish. The Brooks "RapidRoll™ Rocker" allows the foot to glide smoothly and quickly from heel to toe while the nylon plate provides a noticeable amount of energy return with each stride so I can go longer and harder on my runs. The new knitted upper and tongue feel lighter, softer and more durable than ever before. It's sleek and holds my foot in nicely without feeling like something is suffocating my foot or irritating the areas (where) I tend to get blisters in other styles. Overall, this model feels like a more premium quality compared to the previous models. I would highly recommend this shoe for any runner wanting to go longer, harder and/or smarter. The cushion holds up very well and has lasted me a full training cycle. However, as with any race, I highly recommend getting a fresh pair and breaking it in for a couple weeks to maximize energy return and propulsion.”
