GOOD SHOES. REAL LIFE. An independent guide for men 35+ Research in progress
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Brooks Chariot

For men 35+: fit and wear.

BrooksRunner shape

Reviews

2 of 5 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 2 do not recommend it.

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size or small

Where can you wear it?

  • Worn for casual

$120Mid-rangetypical price at online stores$88–$120 across stores

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursbeige, cream, green and more

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Do Brooks Chariot run big?

Length

Chariot

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

How do they hold up over time?

How long have people worn them?

Chariot

  • Owners describe under 3 months of wear.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
cream / green / tan
Upper colours
beige / cream / green / grey

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

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More videos

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About our research

Based on 7 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Brooks Chariot vs Converse Run Star Trainer

Also used for casual. Compare maker price.
Brooks Chariot vs Converse Run Star Trainer
What mattersBrooks ChariotConverse Run Star Trainer
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$88–$120 (typical price at online stores)$74.95 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23.

Brooks Chariot vs Diadora Camaro

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Brooks Chariot vs Diadora Camaro
What mattersBrooks ChariotDiadora Camaro
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$88–$120 (typical price at online stores)$92.69 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23.

Brooks Chariot vs Diadora N9002

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Brooks Chariot vs Diadora N9002
What mattersBrooks ChariotDiadora N9002
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$88–$120 (typical price at online stores)$236 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-20.

Brooks Chariot vs Asics Gel-Lyte III

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Brooks Chariot vs Asics Gel-Lyte III
What mattersBrooks ChariotAsics Gel-Lyte III
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

OG

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Maker price$88–$120 (typical price at online stores)$59.99–$297 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.

Brooks Chariot vs Asics GEL-LYTE V

Also used for casual. Compare maker price.
Brooks Chariot vs Asics GEL-LYTE V
What mattersBrooks ChariotAsics GEL-LYTE V
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Maker price$88–$120 (typical price at online stores)$77 (typical price at online stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.

Brooks Chariot vs Karhu Fusion

Also used for casual. Compare length.
Brooks Chariot vs Karhu Fusion
What mattersBrooks ChariotKarhu Fusion
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

FUSION 2.0

  • True to size.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research