From Kate, a new Adrenaline Junkie: As runners, we’re brutal on our feet – they quite literally take a pounding every time we partake in our beloved pastime. Finding a comfortable, cushioned shoe is a never ending mission, so imagine my joy in testing the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22. These shoes are light and fit true to size, with a powerful combination of a soft interior with a sturdy sole. I tested these shoes on…
When I first started running, over 10 years ago, I was like many new runners who just pulled on whatever tennis shoes I had in the closet. I had no idea if this February Resolution (I was a little too late for New Year’s) was going to stick, so my whole wardrobe for the first few weeks was whatever cotton shirt, sweatpants, non-work socks, and shoes with laces I could find. After my first 5K,…
The first thing I noticed when I slipped on the Brooks Transcend 7 was the cushioning. Oh my goodness, they felt comfy! The second thing that stood out to me was how easily I was able to tighten the laces. No trying to squeeze my finger under each individual section to tighten them one eyelet at a time. I just pulled on the ends of the laces and the entire shoe lace tightened up with…
One of our favorite shoes this past 12 months was the Brooks Levitate (released September 2017), which we reviewed here and here. They featured a new DNA AMP midsole, which was described as: The groundbreaking DNA AMP midsole material captures the energy you generate with every foot strike – and returns it right back to you…DNA AMP was created, in partnership with chemistry giant BASF, to be the perfect blend of our legendary cushion and…
Brooks Levitate The brand new Brooks Levitate are coming out tomorrow, September 30th, and we got our hands (and feet) on a sample pair to try out. Brooks is thrilled about their new “infinite energy” construction, and we must say that we do really like these shoes. Here are the initial specs about the shoes: Neutral support 10mm drop Weight: 11.2 oz – men 9.7 oz – women Medium/High arch They may be a little…
The shoe designers at Brooks must have included some metaphysical elements in their new Revel running shoes, because my feet instantly felt more comfortable in them than in bare socks alone. I’m not sure how that’s possible, but my feet felt right at home as soon as I put on the Revels, like they had settled into a favorite recliner after a long day at work. The fit, construction, materials, and cushioning all contributed…
