THE BROOKS BLOG

On August 24th, when he runs against the world’s best marathoners in Beijing, Brian Sell will be wearing a special version of the Brooks T6 Racer, pictured below. All non-mesh overlays were removed from the forefoot to suit Brian’s preference for running his marathons with no socks. The shoe’s tongue features the American flag and Brian’s nickname: “Sellbo.” The new T6 will be available for purchase in February 2009. (For now, you can check out the next closest thing — the Brooks T5 Racer.)

Go Brian!

Ever wonder what goes on inside your Brooks running shoes? Like how the different parts of the shoe cushion you from the road and help keep you stable?

Check out our new interactive Exploded Shoe, which gives a peek into the inner workings of the new Brooks Trance 8, along with short explanations (in plain English) of how it all works. You’ll learn what parts of the shoe contribute to cushioning, stability, durability, breathability, and sustainability. (After all, the Trance 8 is the first running shoe ever made with a biodegradable midsole!)

Take a tour of the Exploded Shoe!

(PS: Free Java plug-in required.)