The new Brooks Glycerin 8 Neutral training shoe will debut for Brooks in Spring 2010. According to our testers, put this one on your to-buy list for this training season! The Glycerin line is Brooks’ premium neutral cushioning shoe, and this model features their new DNA midsole material, which according to Brooks will adjust its [...]
The Brooks Pulse Lite Glove is an excellent light weight and breathable glove for fall, spring, and even mild winter days. The Pulse Lite is made from Podium Waffle Mesh which provides a light layer of warmth and excellent moisture transfer when your hands start to heat up. Testers enjoyed the wide wrist band because [...]
The Brooks LSD Thermal Jackets is an excellent jacket to wear on frigid winter days when others may turn to their treadmills for a workout. The LSD Thermal Jacket is a water and wind resistant outer layer that kept us toasty on sub 20-degree runs. The LSD Thermal Jacket was updated for the 2009 winter [...]
The Brooks Wanganui Softshell is the perfect jacket for cold weather running this season. The Wanganui is waterproof and windproof, sure to keep you sheltered from the elements and keep you dry and warm on the run. This jacket has a waffle like inner liner that is soft against the skin and adds warmth for [...]
The Brooks HVAC Long Sleeve Seamless is an essential piece to add to your fall and winter running wardrobe. Brooks utilized HVAC technology for this top, which responds to changes in your body temperature and provides complete thermoregulation. The HVAC LS also utilizes a seamless design to prevent chaffing and X-static silver fibers throughout the [...]
The Brooks Motion Vest has been updated for the 2009 Fall/Winter season. The Motion Vest remains semi-fitted, but now has a wider waistband and ribbed neck, while providing the same warmth and comfort of last years model. The Motion vest is the perfect layer for a cooler weather because it keeps your core warm and [...]
Shoes tend to fall in three broad categories in regards to pronation. This methodology begs a question – what if my feet don’t fit into one of those three categories? The creative folks at Brooks have answered this question with a shoe that provides a hybrid of support and pronation correction that will rock your [...]
The Glycerin Printed Bra Top is designed for moderate support for A to B cups. The Glycerin has a racer back style, however, the straps flair from a single strap into double straps for some added detail and style. The Glycerin is highly supportive thanks stretch mesh fabric and compression cups that truly provide support [...]
The Brooks Trance 9 is a premium moderate-stability training shoe and has been completely redesigned for 2009. The Trance incorporates Brooks’ new-and-improved Progressive Diagonal Rollbar (PDRB®), which gives it good pronation-prevention without sacrificing ride- these shoes really transition well from heel strike to toe-off. We are a big fan of Brooks’ BioMoGo midsole material- not [...]
The Brooks Ghost 2 is a great match for a neutral runner looking for a lightweight yet durable training shoe. This shoe, weighing only 9.0 oz, makes you feel like you are running on air but with support and cushion throughout. The Brooks Ghost 2 was tested in track workouts, long distance runs and speed [...]
The Brooks Cascadia 4 is a neutral trail runner’s dream. The Cascadia was tested both on and off the trail and tester’s raved about its’ performance in both settings. The Cascadia offers great forefoot protection against rocks and roots thanks to a ballistic rock shield composed of a thermoplastic EVA sheath between the outer and [...]
In the market for a lightweight training shoe? We’ve found the Brooks Ghost 2 to be an excellent neutral lightweight trainer that weighs in at a mere 10.8 ounces. We tested the Ghost 2 on track workouts, longer distance speed workouts, such as mile repeats and tempo runs, and the long distance runs. As imagined [...]
Brooks Running Shoes has been committed to designing and manufacturing eco-friendly footwear in the last few years. Recently, Brooks announced the Green Silence racing flat, a new super-eco-friendly performance race shoe made from, among other things, those plastic water bottles and gel wrappers you pitched to the side of the road at the 10k you [...]
The PR short is a lightweight short that offers a little more coverage from the traditional short, while providing outstanding performance. The essential stretch shell moves with your strides, while the liner provides outstanding breathability. Testers experienced no chaffing and also liked the reflective piping at the sides and the zip back pocket that holds [...]
The Brooks Sherpa Short II is our favorite fitting short on the market. We found these shorts to be the perfect length, for they are not too short and they were too long. We tested these in different mileage situations and not a hint of chafing. There are two outside pockets with small Velcro for [...]
The Brooks HVAC tech T was our favorite shirt out of the bunch. We found this shirt to be the perfect fit, and it’s technical features were the best performering. The shirt has 3 different reflective points for maximum visabilitiy during the night. The fabric has silver fibers woven into the shirt which allows you [...]
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9 continues to raise the bar on green efforts; this years’ model continues to utilize the environmentally friendly BioMogo midsole and has added laces constructed from recycled materials. The Adrenaline GTS 9 is designed for mild to moderate pronators and offers soft cushioning in the heel and moderate cushioning in the [...]
Testing out the this years Brooks Glycerin was a joy because they have made a few changes and improvements from previous models. This years shoe comes with a more neutral feel and with what testers felt was just the right amount of stability. The 2009 Glycerin mid sole is made of the Brooks Bio MOGO which [...]
