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Footwear advice

  • Choosing the right shoe for your best run should help you run farther, faster, more comfortably - or all three! Here ... Continue reading
  • What is plantar fasciitis? Support shoes Neutral shoes Find a local Brooks retailer What is plantar fasciit... Continue reading
  • Finding the right fit for your feet is essential to ensuring you’re prepared for your next run, walk, or workout. In ... Continue reading
  • The general life expectancy of performance running shoes is 300-500 miles, and we rigorously test them to ensure they... Continue reading
  • Compared to other brands, we most often find our shoes fit slightly shorter. We recommend ordering Brooks running sho... Continue reading

Footwear technology

  • Simply put, GTS stands for Go-To-Support. Support can mean different things depending on how it’s discussed, so let’s... Continue reading
  • GTS refers to Go-To-Support, which our GuideRails® technology provides through delivering holistic support that allow... Continue reading
  • Don't let the weather hold you back from your workouts. We offer select models with a GORE-TEX® membrane bonded direc... Continue reading
  • At Brooks, we have a singular focus - performance run. This doesn't mean our shoes aren't great for other things, it ... Continue reading
  • The Ballistic Rock Shield is a toughened, thermoplastic EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) sheath between the outsole and m... Continue reading

Gear maintenance

  • When used for the intended purpose, Brooks footwear has a life expectancy of 300 to 500 miles. Sports bras and appare... Continue reading
  • While we do not sell replacement laces, we do have a courtesy replacement program for defective laces from shoes that... Continue reading
  • While we do not sell replacement insoles, we do have a courtesy replacement program for defective insoles from shoes ... Continue reading
  • While there is no set time frame in which you should be cleaning your shoes, you may want to check the tread underfoo... Continue reading
  • Performance running shoes are created with one thing in mind - the run. Designing shoes for running means designing a... Continue reading

Past models

  • While we produced shoes for children in the past, they have since been retired. Currently, we offer shoes starting fr... Continue reading
  • The PureFlow has been a great model over the years, but has now reached the end of its run. The PureFlow 7 was the la... Continue reading
  • The PureCadence, along with the PureFlow and the rest of our Connect experience, is no longer part of our footwear li... Continue reading
  • You've got some great taste to be searching for shoes from our Heritage Collection! The Heritage Collection featured ... Continue reading

Sports bra advice

  • Finding the right fit If you’re starting from scratch, it can be very helpful to visit your local run specialty store... Continue reading
  • While all of our bras are machine washable, here are some tips to give your sports bra a longer life:   Fasten the h... Continue reading
  • While the Juno, Fiona, Maia, and other Moving Comfort bras were all well-loved items, they have been discontinued. Ou... Continue reading