Brooks Men's Beast '20 Running Shoe

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Any recommendation on an individual with natural flat feet(no arch) running approximately 15 miles a week? I have a son with Downs Syndrome and Scottish Rite Hosp in Dallas Texas has told me to get him a pronator tennis shoe. He wears a 4.5 in boys. Do you have anything in this size? The upper of the Addiction GTS 15 is made from form-fitting engineered mesh and suede overlays that provide a structured saddle. These overlays provide an adaptive and supportive fit when tightening the laces. Perforations over the forefoot of the shoe make it breathable, keeping your feet cool and dry on your run. If your toes are getting bruised, it's likely the shoes are too small. You generally need a bigger size than you'd expect with a running shoe. There needs to be some room at the end of the shoe so the toenails don't rub against the end and bruise. In addition to its foams, Brooks has a key design feature called GuideRails for runners who need stability and support. GuideRails shoes have additional layers of firm, high-density foam on the medial and lateral sides of the midsole, which creates a bumper around your foot to keep it aligned in the shoe and counter overpronation. (When your foot rolls too far inward during your stride).

The Beast 20 provides plenty of cushioning and does seem to provide more stability than the Addiction GTS 15, as it features GuideRails that extend further and are raised higher.The Nike Zoom Structureis very cushioned and soft underfoot which makes it very comfortable. It does have support for overpronation but we've generally found from watching customers run in it that it doesn't have as much support as some of the other shoes in this post such as Brooks Adrenaline.So it really depends on how much support he needs. Are you able to bring him into one of our stores so that we can have a look at his footstrike? Hi Bhashini, I have had operations on my legs when I was a kid, and 40 years later I have severe over pronation on my left under of my foot. It's so bad in fact, I can't walk far without support before it gets painful. Then...on my right ankle I am prone to Achilles tendonitis! (its never easy)!! I do a lot of road running up to say 10 miles each time. I generally go for Mizuno Wave Paradox, but similar to other comments...it's a minefield of what to buy. These shoes don't generally help my tendonitis. Anything you can recommend? The Addiction GTS 15 is available in a unisex design, whereas the Beast is only for men. Brooks does make a women’s equivalent to the Beast, and calls it the Ariel. Ultraspire Fitted Race Belt:The best way to carry your phone and goods on the run. No bounce and various sizes for waist. (Also recommend the Naked belt) The other option could be On Cloudflyer. Again this shoe has mild support and a 6mm heel drop, so it will be quite natural to forefoot strike in this shoe.

For the last couple of years I have been running (thanks to the Run & Become shop in London Victoria), with the Gel Kayano, the 21 then 22. I absolutely loved them. I am an overpronator and The Gel Kayano were the perfect shoes for me. I need a new pair, unfortunately the Gel Kayano 24 seems to be much narrower that the previous versions at the front. I even tried a bigger size than normal but they are not comfy at all. So, I am looking for a sort of "equivalent" shoe to the Gel Kayano but in a different brand. I also run a lot less than I used to on road (once/twice a week max), so which shoes would you recommend please? Launched in 2010, DNA is a cushioning technology that is also present in most of Brooks’ running shoes. But basically, as I got into running, I concluded that my current trainers - Nike Free run 5, old edition - are probably too flexible for me.Due to flat feet I need a running shoe with straight last and a very wide midfoot, but relatively narrow toe box - the width across the ball of my foot is the same as across my midfoot. I have been wearing Brooks Dyad 10 2E, but even these have an hourglass shaped sole and part of my midfoot overhangs over the edge ofthe midsole, bearing weight on the fabric upper, which after a few hundred yards is painful. Can you advise a shoe or shoes that might be better for me? It is a six hour round trip to your store, happy to travel if you do. Your help MASSIVELY appreciated. I'd maybe look at Brooks Beast or Asics Foundation. Paradox is also good but these two are a bit stronger in support, we've found in the past. If you can get into one of our shops, we could have a look at your gait and you could try a few different models. A wide and plush tongue and collar help to give the shoe a snug fit without creating pressure points on your foot. As you see, there are many options. I would suggest you visit one of our stores and try the different shoes on for a comparison to find the most comfortable pair. I hope that this helps.

Guide Rails are the latest introduction in Brooks technology and like all the others, it seems to veer in the direction of “we don’t correct your stride, we let your body define how to run”. This latest is about providing some stability without traditional stability technology (ie. dual posts). Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything else I can do for you. Thank you. What I like about the Beast is it is great for injury prone runners and also caters to people just looking for a walking shoe.Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything else I can help with. The Beast 20 also has an embroidered, structured saddle that provides adjustable support. An external heel counter helps to stabilize your foot through your gait cycle.

For runners and walkers who want more cushion that provides support while controlling overpronation, the Addiction GTS 15 would be great. It’s also a great value. My last suggestion would be to consider adding a little more volume to the forefoot. I understand the prior version had some issues with creasing, but it is important that there is enough room in the forefoot, especially in such a stiff stability shoe. This should not be sloppy, but it would be helpful to not have the toe box taper so much for toe comfort. Support and stability mean the same thing really when we're talking about running shoes, ie the shoe is designed to prevent overpronation. A motion control shoe is an extreme version of the same. Motion control shoes are designed for the very severe overpronator – someone whose arches collapse right in. They are very strong and tend to be a bit stiffer and heavier. Yes, it sounds like it's time to replace your Asics GT-1000 5. The best thing would be if you were able to make it in to one of our stores and we could watch you run and give you some suggestions. Brooks has been around for over 100 years, but its story as a running company began in 1974, when the brand released its first running shoe, the Villanova. The shoe was a revelation: It was the first to use ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) foam padding, which was lighter and softer than other midsole materials used at the time. The Villanova set a new standard for running shoes–EVA is still widely used in running midsoles today.Yes I agree that the Nike Free can be too flexible for some runners, especially for those who over-pronate. To make sure our customers run with the right type of shoes we offer natural gait analysis.For those who can't get to our stores we offer our new online gait analysis. After seeing you runwe can give you an advice on the right type of running shoes for you. Please let me know if you have any questions. If the insides of your ankles ache, it's likely your feet are collapsing inwards and you'll need a more supportive running shoe than you currently have.