I used to run cross country and track for eight years – high school and college, but injuries pretty much stopped me from doing much running after I graduated. I tried over the last 13 years to get back on the horse and run again, but knee issues kept coming back. A couple of months ago I decided to give it another shot and I once again hit up my local running shop to find a shoe that would work with my flat foot that likes to roll. I have tried most brands and all kinds of price ranges since I need a quality shoe or I have no shot to keep running. It was suggested I give The Beast by Brooks a shot since it has amazing stability, a sturdy carbon rubber out sole, Diagonal Rollbar, MoGo midsole, X-Static sockliner, and a functional logo lacing system that really hugs the foot – oh I used to sell sneakers back in the day so please commence with the Al Bundy jokes. After a month of training I have had no knee issue, no ankle or shin problems, and for the first time in a long while I enjoy running again.
This video is not of me in my Brooks, but I am in about the same shape!
Been using the Brooks Beast for two years now. Can’t run without them.
this is my first Brooks shoe and I couldn’t be happier with them
Im a Cop and I have been using them for years. They are a little expensive but they beet my new balances hands down
i used new balance 999 back in college and have tried saucony, asics, and adidas since with no real luck.
Wow, I was interested in the responses because I ended up needing knee surgery after trying two pair of the Beasts. Following the surgery, a podiatrist identified a pronation problem that the Beast was making worse.
that is surprising since the beast is designed to help over pronaters – which i am since I have a flat foot it just collapses in. The Best has really stopped the and leveled my foot out and helped my balance. I am 40 pounds heavier than i was in college so running at 180 compared to 140 the extra support is really noticed.
I would love to know why he felt the beast was an issue because i can’t collapse those things if i wanted to.
Thanks, good article.