Brooks Men's Beast '20 Running Shoe

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Isaac Newton is the 17th century English scientists that brought to us the laws of motion, universal gravitation and coincidentally is the name of a competing running shoe company. The Ghost has been a favorite in the Brooks lineup for years, and the latest design is one of our favorite shoes of 2023. This versatile cushioned trainer is a go-to for everyone, from beginner runners to experienced marathoners looking for a reliable workhorse shoe. In RW testing, the Ghost 15’s DNA Loft v2 cushion served up a firm feel underfoot, or “an excellent ride with firm yet spongy cushioning,” as one tester described it. This is really disappointing as the shoes significantly reduce my ankle pain, but sadly where they dig in renders them useless. Is it possible the the size of shoe is to blame? Am I wearing too narrow or too wide (I am not sure whether the part that digs in is meant to be under my foot or on the side of my foot) or possibly need a bigger size? Or is it the case that this sort of shoe is no good for me? I would appreciate your advice about my current shoes, and any recommendations of others I might try. Whilst relatively fit in myself, this foot issue is rendering me almost housebound. We live at least a 3 hour journey from your Edniburgh store but hope to visit before Christmas. Before then, please could you give me any advice? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and for your empathy. I was concerned that you did not get my post because it cut off at the end.

The Beast 20 also features an engineered mesh upper, but unlike the Addiction GTS 15, it has a mesh lining. This lining helps to draw moisture away from your skin, and the perforations in the forefoot provide excellent air circulation.In your case I'd go for the shoes at the stronger end of the spectrum of anti pronation shoes, sometimes called motion control shoes. These have stronger support on the inside so that should help keep the left foot straight. They've also got good cushioning for your road running. In fact most similar road running shoes are about the same weight. You could try something like the DS Trainer, which is about 20 grams lighter but it won't give you as much support for your rolling feet. DNA is the brand’s most basic EVA foam. Its primary attribute is softness, which it brings to entry-level shoes across all three shoe categories. While DNA doesn’t have the pillowy feel or high energy return of Brooks’ more advanced foams, it’s a tried-and-true option that creates dependable cushioning. If you just need a basic trainer and don’t want to spend a lot of money, DNA will work well for you.

Hi, my husband has had a number of pairs of Brooks Vapor 3 over the last few years for endurance events. Now they’re discontinued and replaced by Vapor 4. Are you able to explain any differences between the 3 and the 4? Consistency is crucial with an Ironman coming up in 8 weeks. Thanks.I am sorry to hear about your child's foot problems. Yes, I agree there are fewer shoes for children on the market and the only shoe with the support for over-pronation is Asics GT1000.However, as this is a kids' shoe, it has only a gentle support for over-pronation. According to the problemsyou've described this support might not be enough. I would suggest if you see a physio who can recommend strengthening exercises for your child. It would be good if you can discuss with the physio an option of having orthotic insoles for your child made by a podiatrist. I hope that this is helpful. Please let me know if you have any questions. My last suggestion would be to consider adding a little more volume to the forefoot. I understand the prior version had some issues with creasing, but it is important that there is enough room in the forefoot, especially in such a stiff stability shoe. This should not be sloppy, but it would be helpful to not have the toe box taper so much for toe comfort.