The outsole feels strong, and the rubber makes for some good traction on dry surfaces. Wet surfaces—not so much. There's very little give in the outsole. It seems to be very durable, though. Beginner, novice and advanced runners will love this model as an everyday training shoe for long runs, recovery runs and faster workout sessions.

In addition, the "Guiderails" technology aims to work to guide your hips, knees and joints through a natural running motion path. These Guiderails aim to replace the medial post in Brooks' running shoes, and relieve stress on joints when running. Although the shoe is a bit on the heavy side, the potential for recovery runs and low-intensity training is impressive. Great initial move for Brooks, although improvements are needed to make this shoe truly shine. So, that's how I ended up interested in the Brooks Bedlam 2. Months after my initial pain, while enjoying quality running again and loosened calves, I slipped on the Bedlam 2. This is what happened. First impressions of the BedlamThese GuideRails act as a holistic approach to support. They are aimed at keeping your ankles, legs, knees and hips aligned through the gait cycle while reducing unwanted side-to-side motion. There’s also excellent rear-foot support from the firm, exoskeletal heel counter. I was also surprised to see there wasn’t an extra eyelet. This was disappointing because I’ve been using the runner’s loop to tie my shoes for years. GuideRails, dense plates in the sole are what give the Bedlam its stability. I could tell from the start how much the shoe adjusted and kept me from over pronating.

The tongue itself is unique. It starts about midway down the upper and is attached to the rest of the shoe with a small 1-inch wide swath of fabric. I was a little confused by this and wondered why they didn’t just go with a one-piece booty style upper? There is too much going on with the lacing. The tongue is attached on only one side giving an asymmetrical design. This aims to have the tongue wrap and give more comfort with less opportunity for laces to dig into your feet. Sounds cool, right? The Brooks Bedlam 2 is a stability running show for daily running, featuring Brooks' most responsive midsole cushioning to date. Out in the run, that upper does flex a bit but still remains really snug just like the Levitate 4 so again this will skew to those who enjoy a very snug upper fit. The GuideRails however really start to shine and that firm DNA Amp midsole starts to feel a bit more comfortable which seems counter-intuitive but even our neutral runners enjoyed the feel of the Bedlam underfoot over the Levitate. They are really fast feeling which was also surprising given the weight, but this is where that midsole really shines. the adrenaline 19 has significant updates to it, but it’s still the better shoe. I’ve ran in adrenaline since the 15 or 16 and I liked them — but I’m finding that some people hate what they did with the addition of the guide rails. YMMVThe combination of flat laces and fabric loops on the instep side of the shoe allows you to really customize the support you receive on your arch. Unfortunately, the Brooks Bedlam 2 is a heavy beast. At 11.6oz, this is a shoe that's definitely on the chunkier side, and you can feel that weight after miles and miles, too. The Brooks upper

The fit of the Brooks Bedlam 3 hits the nail on the head. The upper has a super soft and pliable weave. The fabric wraps the foot securely and comfortably. Meanwhile, the material has a nice airy feel to it, perfect for these hot summer days. The Bedlam was overhauled quite a bit from the previous edition and is lighter and bouncier than ever before. Overall, we still have a lot of the same misgivings we have with the Levitate 4. The Bedlam 3 is very firm and that upper still struggles in some of the same areas being a bit too restrictive. However, this is a stability shoe, so a lot of that upper stability makes some sense. Additionally, the GuideRails in the midsole actually feel like they mitigate some of that firmness leading to a bit better ride. Even as a neutral runner, our bet is that most people will enjoy this you more than the Levitate oddly enough. if you truly need some level of moderate stability then the Bedlam is actually a really good choice. You may need to have size up depending on how much forefoot room you like, so definitely try on before you buy it. I immediately headed off to the gym to get a good treadmill workout in (Colorado is absolutely freezing right now—when the temperature drops below 20, the treadmill and I become best friends).Here’s where those familiar with past Brooks models may notice a lot of change. Outside of the heel area, there is very little bulk in the tongue and front of the shoe. But, I have to say, the Bedlam 2 does fix my pronation. I ran in front of a mirror alternating between the Bedlam 2 and my Hoka Cavu, and I noticed a significant improvement in my running form when wearing the Bedlam 2. All of the materials in this shoe's upper, midsole, and outsole seem high-quality and super durable. I'd imagine this shoe would last for hundreds of miles without any real issues. Also, the toe-box widths that are available for both the shoes are similar. They toe-box widths that are available for both the shoes is “normal” for both men’s and women’s version of the shoes. It uses a polyurethane compound that aims to return what you put on the road. It felt soft on impact but gave a springy return on lift off.

Well, that was the diagnosis, and my podiatrist recommended (among many other things) that I ditch my more minimalist footwear in exchange for stability running shoes. Launched in 2010, DNA is a cushioning technology that is also present in most of Brooks’ running shoes. Despite having this compound that boasts high energy return, it felt very bottom heavy. The 8mm drop had me landing and lifting off on my midfoot, but because it was so heavy and stiff I felt like I was dragging. Brooks Bedlam Upper Info That was not the case with the Brooks Bedlam 3. For a road running shoe the Bedlam has a good amount of toe room, but not too much.It has a comfortable interior and a sleek and a modern look that could double as a casual shoe with shorts or jeans. WHAT'S NEW? The knitted fabric really wraps the foot well and complements the burrito wrap design of the tongue. The Brooks Bedlam 3 is billed as their springiest shoe yet. Since I am a “show me, don’t tell me” kinda guy, I needed to see for myself. The proof’s in the pudding, right? I really wanted to like these shoes, but I just couldn’t get past how heavy they were. I was more impressed with Adidas’ Solar Glide ST; better execution with a similar design. As we were testing the Levitate 4 alongside the Bedlam 3, we had a good chance to compare and contrast the two as they are essentially identical with the exception of the Bedlam’s GuideRails. To that end, they do suffer from the same issues, but for us, the Bedlam rises to the top a bit. The reason for this is more clear in a run because from the time you put them on the shoe feels essentially identical to one another. We even jokingly put one of each on either foot to see if you could tell the difference and the answer is no… at least until you run.