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New Racing Flats for Spring: The Brooks T6 Racer and Racer ST 4
02/03/2009 | Meredith

Brooks T6 Racer

Now available for hungry road racers everywhere: the Brooks T6 Racer and Racer ST 4.

Simply put, these two shoes define performance for racing flats on all competitive levels. At the United States’ 2008 Men’s and Women’s Marathon Olympic Trials, roughly 30% of the athletes in the men’s race and 25% of the finishers in the women’s race were sporting Brooks racing flats. Brian Sell’s shoe at the Olympic Marathon was a special version of the T6 Racer, and Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington captured her second world title in Kona last year in some Brooks T5’s. Now you can get the latest versions of these blazing fast shoes.

So what’s the difference between the T6 Racer and Racer ST4?

The T6 Racer provides an ultra-lightweight (6.1 oz), minimal, unrestricted, neutral ride. It’s designed for runners with an efficient stride who don’t need “a lot of shoe” when competing. The Racer ST 4 offers a bit more substance and stability for those wanting some medial support.

What changed compared to the last versions?

The uppers for both shoes were tweaked. The T6 Racer had the overlays in the toebox eliminated, which aided the flexibility in the forefoot. The updated upper of the Racer ST 4 focuses on even better securing of the foot to the base of the shoe, ensuring there is no wasted motion and that all energy is spent moving forward.

Of course, both shoes have cool new colors too!

Brooks Racer ST 4

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8 Responses to “New Racing Flats for Spring: The Brooks T6 Racer and Racer ST 4”

kevinc Says:
February 16th, 2009 at 6:41 pm
I already ordered mine…I hope they come in the mail today!
Kyle Says:
March 22nd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Nice, those are some of the best looking shoes around. I run mainly longer distances so won’t be getting those, but I do love the designs.
Nate Says:
March 28th, 2009 at 4:10 am
Love the T6 Racer, I’m 6′1″, wish they made them in size 14, my size.
ron m Says:
April 11th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Hopefully the ST Racer 5 will include HYDRFLOW in the forefoot. Brooks needs a dual Hydroflow racer (9oz or less) or at least a “T-6″/ “ST-4″ type racer with forefoot HYDROFLOW. I had a Brooks tri shoe years back which did and it was great.
Ms Lizzy Says:
July 8th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
I LOVE these!!! I love my Space Alien Green ST-III’s but think the new color on the ST-IV is just … wicked … and since I racewalk in them, I like to have the most comfortable shoe I can find. I’m a men’s 11 … and it’s nice that the Racer series isn’t going to be leaving the market any time soon!
Ms. Lizzy Says:
July 8th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
Post-script: I racewalk distances from 5K to Marathons. I have been exclusively in Racer ST’s for about a year now. They really were AMAZING when I racewalked the Walt Disney World Goofy (1/2 Marathon on Saturday and Full Marathon on Sunday). Nice and bendy for me … Just sayin!
Justin Says:
July 29th, 2009 at 9:55 am
I agree with Nate! I’m 6′4″ and wear a 14. I’m also a neutral runner so the T6 would be perfect for me if they made it in my size!!!
GL Says:
August 20th, 2009 at 10:28 am
Sizewise, is the T6 larger or smaller than the same size of shoes for Nike or Asics?