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Best Brooks sneakers for men over 40

Trainer and runner silhouettes lead this catalogue.

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Ghost 16Ghost 16TrainerGhost 16 · SizingTrue to size.$110 · Mid-range

25 of 25 recommend

Fit

  • Ghost 16 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Ghost 16 · Width · RunningNarrow fit.
  • Ghost 16 · WidthWidth: opinions differ (narrow, regular width, wide).

Comfort

  • Ghost 16 · Comfort · Walking · All day standingComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost 16 · Comfort · An ordinary dayComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost 16 · WeightWeight: opinions differ (light).

Wear over time

  • Ghost 16 · Appearance · wet weatherKeeps its looks.
  • Ghost 16 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Ghost 16Fading.
  • Ghost 16 · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Ghost 16 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Ghost 16 · Heat · hot weatherFeels hot.
  • Ghost 16 · HeatFeels cool.
  • Ghost 16 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Ghost 16 · GripA secure grip is reported.
  • Ghost 16 · Rain · grass surface · wet weatherDescribed as keeping water out.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

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Ghost MaxGhost MaxTrainerGhost Max 3 · SizingTrue to size.$160–$170 · Mid-range

32 of 37 recommend · 1 mixed, 4 against

From the maker

  • leather upper

Fit

  • Ghost Max 3 · Toe room · WalkingRoomy around the toes.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Width · wide feetWide fit.
  • Ghost Max 3 · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.
  • SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.
  • Toe roomRoomy / tight. Reports differ.
  • Width · wide feetWide fit.
  • WidthWidth: opinions differ (regular width, wide).
  • Ghost Max · SizingTrue to size.
  • Ghost Max · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Ghost Max · WidthWide fit.

Comfort

  • Ghost Max 3 · Comfort · Walking · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Comfort · Walking · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Comfort · All day standingComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Comfort · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Comfort · An ordinary dayComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Weight · RunningFeels heavy.
  • Ghost Max 3 · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Comfort · Walking · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Comfort · An ordinary dayComfortable for this use.
  • Comfort · Short wearComfortable for this use.
  • WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Wear over time

  • Ghost Max 3 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Time wornOwners describe under 3 months of wear.
  • Ghost Max 3 · upperTearing.
  • AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • Creasing.
  • Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Ghost Max 3 · HeatFeels cool.
  • Ghost Max 3 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Ghost Max 3 · GripA secure grip is reported.
  • Heat · thick socksFeels hot.
  • HeatSome reports disagree: cool.
  • Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • GripA secure grip is reported.
  • Ghost Max · GripA secure grip is reported.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Ghost Max
Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24TrainerAdrenaline GTS 24 · Sizing · cold weatherRuns small.$121–$170 · Mid-range · at stores

19 of 21 recommend · 2 against

Fit

  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · SizingRuns large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Toe roomRoomy / snug / tight. Reports differ.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Comfort · Walking · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Comfort · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · WeightWeight: opinions differ (heavy, light).

Wear over time

  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Appearance · pavement surfaceKeeps its looks.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · upperAbrasion.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Time worn · pavement surfaceOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Time wornOwners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Condition · pavement surfaceSome pairs remain in use.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · After rain · wet weatherRain left the wearer with wet feet.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · GripA secure grip is reported.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · Rain · wet weatherWater got into the shoes.
  • Adrenaline GTS 24 · RainDescribed as keeping water out.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Adrenaline GTS 24
Ghost 17Ghost 17TrainerGhost 17 · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.$120 · Mid-range

21 of 25 recommend · 2 mixed, 2 against

Fit

  • Ghost 17 · Toe roomRoomy / snug. Reports differ.
  • Ghost 17 · Width · pavement surfaceWide fit.
  • Ghost 17 · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Ghost 17 · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Wear over time

  • Ghost 17 · Appearance · pavement surfaceStarts looking worn quickly.
  • Ghost 17 · Appearance · wet weatherKeeps its looks.
  • Ghost 17 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Ghost 17 · upperAbrasion.
  • Ghost 17Wearers said they had not seen creasing.
  • Ghost 17 · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Ghost 17 · upperTearing.
  • Ghost 17a tear in the upper reported. Other wearers did not report the same damage.
  • Ghost 17 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Ghost 17 · Heat · hot weatherFeels hot.
  • Ghost 17 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Ghost 17 · GripA secure grip is reported.
  • Ghost 17 · Rain · wet weatherDescribed as keeping water out.
  • Ghost 17 · RainDescribed as keeping water out.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

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Ghost 18Ghost 18TrainerGhost 18 · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.$150–$180 · Mid-range · at stores

15 of 17 recommend · 1 mixed, 1 against

Fit

  • Ghost 18 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Ghost 18 · WidthRegular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Ghost 18 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost 18 · Comfort · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
  • Ghost 18 · WeightFeels light.

Wear over time

  • Ghost 18 · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • Ghost 18 · Time wornOwners describe under 3 months of wear.
  • Ghost 18 · outsoleComing apart.

Weather & grip

  • Ghost 18 · Heat · hot weatherFeels cool.
  • Ghost 18 · HeatFeels cool.
  • Ghost 18 · Grip · pavement surface · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Ghost 18 · GripA secure grip is reported.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Ghost 18
Glycerin 23Glycerin 23TrainerGlycerin 23 · Sizing · hot weatherRuns small.$170–$175 · Mid-range · at stores

24 of 30 recommend · 4 mixed, 2 against

Fit

  • Glycerin 23 · SizingRuns large / true to size. Reports differ.
  • Glycerin 23 · Toe roomRoomy / snug / tight. Reports differ.
  • Glycerin 23 · Width · wide feetRegular width.
  • Glycerin 23 · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Glycerin 23 · Comfort · All day standingComfortable for this use.
  • Glycerin 23 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Glycerin 23 · Comfort · An ordinary dayComfortable for this use.
  • Glycerin 23 · Weight · hot weatherFeels light.
  • Glycerin 23 · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Wear over time

  • Glycerin 23 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Glycerin 23 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Glycerin 23 · Heat · hot weatherFeels hot.
  • Glycerin 23 · HeatWarm-weather comfort: opinions differ (cool, hot).
  • Glycerin 23 · Grip · wet weatherOpinions differ on grip.
  • Glycerin 23 · GripOpinions differ on grip.
  • Glycerin 23 · Rain · wet weatherDescribed as keeping water out.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Glycerin 23
Addiction WalkerAddiction WalkerTrainerAddiction Walker 2 · SizingTrue to size.$140 · Mid-range · at stores

10 of 11 recommend · 1 mixed

Fit

  • Addiction Walker 2 · WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.
  • Width · WalkingWide fit.
  • WidthNarrow / regular width. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Addiction Walker 2 · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • WeightFeels heavy.

Wear over time

  • Addiction Walker 2 · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • Addiction Walker 2 · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Addiction Walker 2 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.
  • AppearanceSome reports disagree: keeps its looks.
  • upperComing apart.
  • ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Addiction Walker 2 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Addiction Walker 2 · GripA secure grip is reported.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Addiction Walker
Glycerin 22Glycerin 22TrainerGlycerin 22 · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.$175 · Mid-range

16 of 19 recommend · 3 against

Fit

  • Glycerin 22 · Toe roomRoomy / tight. Reports differ.
  • Glycerin 22 · WidthWidth: opinions differ (narrow, regular width, wide).

Comfort

  • Glycerin 22 · Comfort · All day standingComfortable for this use.
  • Glycerin 22 · WeightFeels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Wear over time

  • Glycerin 22 · AppearanceSome pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.
  • Glycerin 22Creasing.
  • Glycerin 22 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use; others have worn out.

Weather & grip

  • Glycerin 22 · Grip · ice surface · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Glycerin 22 · Grip · pavement surface · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Glycerin 22 · Grip · wet weatherSlipping is reported.
  • Glycerin 22 · GripA secure grip is reported.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Glycerin 22
Glycerin Max 2Glycerin Max 2TrainerGlycerin Max 2 · Sizing · wide feetTrue to size.$200 · Mid-range · at stores

15 of 19 recommend · 2 mixed, 2 against

Fit

  • Glycerin Max 2 · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · Width · wide feetRegular width.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Glycerin Max 2 · Comfort · All day standingComfortable for this use.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · Weight · WalkingFeels heavy.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · WeightWeight: opinions differ (heavy, light).

Wear over time

  • Glycerin Max 2 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · Condition · TrainingSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Glycerin Max 2 · Grip · ice surfaceA secure grip is reported.
  • Glycerin Max 2 · GripA secure grip is reported.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Glycerin Max 2
Beast GTS 26Beast GTS 26TrainerBeast GTS 26 · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.$170 · Mid-range · at stores

7 of 8 recommend · 1 against

Fit

  • Beast GTS 26 · Width · wide feetWide fit.
  • Beast GTS 26 · WidthNarrow / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Beast GTS 26 · WeightFeels heavy.

Wear over time

  • Beast GTS 26 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Beast GTS 26 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Beast GTS 26 · Grip · Walking · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Beast GTS 26 · Grip · ice surfaceA secure grip is reported.
  • Beast GTS 26 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.
  • Beast GTS 26 · GripA secure grip is reported.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Beast GTS 26
Adrenaline GTS 25Adrenaline GTS 25TrainerAdrenaline GTS 25 · SizingTrue to size.$155 · Mid-range · at stores

5 of 10 recommend · 1 mixed, 4 against

Fit

  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · Width · wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · WidthNarrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · Comfort · All day standingComfortable for this use.
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · WeightFeels light.

Wear over time

  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Weather & grip

  • Adrenaline GTS 25 · Grip · wet weatherA secure grip is reported.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Adrenaline GTS 25
Glycerin GTS 23Glycerin GTS 23TrainerGlycerin GTS 23 · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.$180 · Mid-range · at stores

3 of 8 recommend · 5 against

Fit

  • Glycerin GTS 23 · Toe roomRoomy around the toes.
  • Glycerin GTS 23 · Width · wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Glycerin GTS 23 · WidthRegular width.

Comfort

  • Glycerin GTS 23 · WeightFeels light.

Wear over time

  • Glycerin GTS 23 · AppearanceKeeps its looks.
  • Glycerin GTS 23 · upperCreasing.
  • Glycerin GTS 23 · Time wornOwners describe 2–4 years or under 3 months of wear.
  • Glycerin GTS 23 · outsoleTearing.
  • Glycerin GTS 23 · upperCompression, tearing.
  • Glycerin GTS 23 · ConditionSome pairs remain in use.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Glycerin GTS 23
Addiction GTS 15Addiction GTS 15TrainerAddiction GTS 15 · SizingRuns small.$140 · Mid-range · at stores

2 of 4 recommend · 2 against

Fit

  • Addiction GTS 15 · Toe roomRoomy / tight. Reports differ.
  • Addiction GTS 15 · WidthSome reports disagree: regular width.

Comfort

  • Addiction GTS 15 · Comfort · All day standingUncomfortable for this use.

Wear over time

  • Addiction GTS 15 · Time wornOwners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
  • Addiction GTS 15 · outsoleComing apart.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Addiction GTS 15
Cascadia 1Cascadia 1Trail lifestyleCascadia 1 · SizingRuns large / runs small. Reports differ.$70 · Budget

3 of 4 recommend · 1 against

Fit

  • Cascadia 1 · WidthNarrow / regular width. Reports differ.

Comfort

  • Cascadia 1 · Comfort · All dayComfortable for this use.
  • Cascadia 1 · Comfort · All day walkingComfortable for this use.
Read about Cascadia 1
ChariotChariotRunnerChariot · SizingRuns small / true to size. Reports differ.$88–$120 · Mid-range · at stores

2 of 5 recommend · 1 mixed, 2 against

Wear over time

  • Chariot · Time wornOwners describe under 3 months of wear.

Time already worn describes these pairs, not how long a new pair will last.

Read about Chariot

Maker details describe available versions. Materials and fastening can vary by version.

Beyond the individual pair

What repeats across Brooks

Strengths and trade-offs that recur in the models here. The version and the way you wear it still matter.

What works well

Grip

A secure grip is reported.

Reported across Addiction Walker 2, Adrenaline GTS 24, Beast GTS 26 and other pairs.

Different experience: Glycerin 23. Opinions differ on grip.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Addiction WalkerAddiction Walker 2 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Beast GTS 26Beast GTS 26 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Ghost 16Ghost 16 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Ghost 17Ghost 17 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Ghost 18Ghost 18 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max 3 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Ghost MaxGrip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Glycerin 22Glycerin 22 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Glycerin Max 2Glycerin Max 2 · Grip

    A secure grip is reported.

  • Glycerin 23Glycerin 23 · Grip

    Opinions differ on grip.

Comfort through the day

All day

Comfortable for this use.

Reported across Adrenaline GTS 24, Cascadia 1, Ghost 18 and other pairs.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24 · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • Cascadia 1Cascadia 1 · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • Ghost 18Ghost 18 · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max 3 · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • Glycerin 23Glycerin 23 · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

  • Glycerin Max 2Glycerin Max 2 · Comfort · All day

    Comfortable for this use.

What to weigh up

Length & sizing

Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

Reported across Beast GTS 26, Chariot, Ghost Max and other pairs.

Different experience: Addiction GTS 15. Runs small.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Beast GTS 26Beast GTS 26 · Sizing

    Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • ChariotChariot · Sizing

    Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Ghost MaxSizing

    Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Glycerin 22Glycerin 22 · Sizing

    Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Glycerin GTS 23Glycerin GTS 23 · Sizing

    Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Glycerin Max 2Glycerin Max 2 · Sizing

    Runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Addiction GTS 15Addiction GTS 15 · Sizing

    Runs small.

  • Addiction WalkerAddiction Walker 2 · Sizing

    True to size.

  • Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24 · Sizing

    Runs large / runs small / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Adrenaline GTS 25Adrenaline GTS 25 · Sizing

    True to size.

  • Cascadia 1Cascadia 1 · Sizing

    Runs large / runs small. Reports differ.

  • Ghost 16Ghost 16 · Sizing

    True to size.

  • Ghost 17Ghost 17 · Sizing

    Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Ghost 18Ghost 18 · Sizing

    Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max 3 · Sizing

    True to size.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max · Sizing

    True to size.

  • Glycerin 23Glycerin 23 · Sizing

    Runs large / true to size. Reports differ.

Width

Narrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

Reported across Adrenaline GTS 24, Adrenaline GTS 25, Ghost 17 and other pairs.

Different experience: Addiction GTS 15. Some reports disagree: regular width.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24 · Width

    Narrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

  • Adrenaline GTS 25Adrenaline GTS 25 · Width

    Narrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

  • Ghost 17Ghost 17 · Width

    Narrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max 3 · Width

    Narrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

  • Glycerin 23Glycerin 23 · Width

    Narrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

  • Glycerin Max 2Glycerin Max 2 · Width

    Narrow / regular width / wide. Reports differ.

  • Addiction GTS 15Addiction GTS 15 · Width

    Some reports disagree: regular width.

  • Addiction WalkerAddiction Walker 2 · Width

    Narrow / wide. Reports differ.

  • Addiction WalkerWidth

    Narrow / regular width. Reports differ.

  • Beast GTS 26Beast GTS 26 · Width

    Narrow / wide. Reports differ.

  • Cascadia 1Cascadia 1 · Width

    Narrow / regular width. Reports differ.

  • Ghost 16Ghost 16 · Width

    Width: opinions differ (narrow, regular width, wide).

  • Ghost 18Ghost 18 · Width

    Regular width / wide. Reports differ.

  • Ghost MaxWidth

    Width: opinions differ (regular width, wide).

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max · Width

    Wide fit.

  • Glycerin 22Glycerin 22 · Width

    Width: opinions differ (narrow, regular width, wide).

  • Glycerin GTS 23Glycerin GTS 23 · Width

    Regular width.

After the first impression

How Brooks pairs age

Appearance and wear can tell different stories. Here is what repeats as the pairs get used.

Keeping a tidy appearance

Keeps its looks.

Reported across Adrenaline GTS 25, Beast GTS 26, Ghost 16 and other pairs.

Different experience: Addiction Walker 2. Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

Which pairs, and where it differs
  • Adrenaline GTS 25Adrenaline GTS 25 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Beast GTS 26Beast GTS 26 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Ghost 16Ghost 16 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Ghost 17Ghost 17 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max 3 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Glycerin 23Glycerin 23 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Glycerin GTS 23Glycerin GTS 23 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Glycerin Max 2Glycerin Max 2 · Appearance

    Keeps its looks.

  • Addiction WalkerAddiction Walker 2 · Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • Addiction WalkerAppearance

    Some reports disagree: keeps its looks.

  • Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24 · Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • Ghost 18Ghost 18 · Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • Ghost MaxAppearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

  • Glycerin 22Glycerin 22 · Appearance

    Some pairs keep their looks; others look worn quickly.

Visible wear: upper

Abrasion.

Reported across Adrenaline GTS 24, Ghost 17.

Different experience: Glycerin GTS 23. Creasing.

Which pairs, and where it differs

Visible wear

Creasing.

Reported across Ghost Max, Glycerin 22.

Different experience: Ghost 16. Fading.

Which pairs, and where it differs
Time owners have worn their pairs

Reported time already worn, not an expected lifespan. These periods are not paired with the condition reports above.

  • Addiction GTS 15Addiction GTS 15 · Time worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.

  • Addiction WalkerAddiction Walker 2 · Time worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.

  • Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24 · Time worn · pavement surface

    Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.

  • Adrenaline GTS 24Adrenaline GTS 24 · Time worn

    Owners describe 1–2 years or 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.

  • Adrenaline GTS 25Adrenaline GTS 25 · Time worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.

  • ChariotChariot · Time worn

    Owners describe under 3 months of wear.

  • Ghost 16Ghost 16 · Time worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.

  • Ghost 17Ghost 17 · Time worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.

  • Ghost 18Ghost 18 · Time worn

    Owners describe under 3 months of wear.

  • Ghost MaxGhost Max 3 · Time worn

    Owners describe under 3 months of wear.

  • Ghost MaxTime worn

    Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.

  • Glycerin GTS 23Glycerin GTS 23 · Time worn

    Owners describe 2–4 years or under 3 months of wear.

What it costs

Brooks prices, model by model

Regular maker prices for 15 of the 15 models in our catalogue run from $69.95 (Cascadia 1) to $200 (Glycerin Max 2).

  1. Cascadia 1$69.95
  2. Ghost 16$109.95
  3. Ghost 17$119.95
  4. Chariot$88–$120
  5. Addiction GTS 15$139.95–$139.99
  6. Addiction Walker$139.95–$140
  7. Adrenaline GTS 25$154.95–$155
  8. Ghost 18$150–$179.99
  9. Ghost Max$160–$170
  10. Adrenaline GTS 24$120.98–$170
  11. Beast GTS 26$169.95
  12. Glycerin 23$170–$174.99
  13. Glycerin 22$175
  14. Glycerin GTS 23$179.99
  15. Glycerin Max 2$199.95–$200

Regular prices from the maker’s US pages. Model pages show the dates; prices may have changed.

See it in use

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The wider picture

More about Brooks

How the brand is received

Brand signals

The evidence behind Brooks

  • Rating evidence

    Overall review score 7.6/10. 12 of 15 catalogued models rated, each with equal weight; 180 distinct identified authors.

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    My Mom, 66, and I, 28, Rely on Jennifer Garner-Loved Brooks Sneakers to Soothe Plantar Fasciitis and Bunions (opens the article in a new tab)

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What to compare with Brooks

Start with the difference that matters to you. These are comparisons between specific pairs, with the same type of silhouette.

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All day standing

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Uncomfortable for this use.
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Comfortable for this use.

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