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While Brooks’ mission is to inspire everyone to run and be active, here at Brooks we also care about healthy minds and bodies and sustaining the environment. As part of our Running Responsibly program, Brooks published our first ever comprehensive report on Brooks’ social and environmental performance, which covers 2009 and 2010 impact and efforts… Read more »
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Try on a pair of PureConect running shoes and you will immediately know that these shoes are different from anything you’ve ever run in before. The shoe fits snuggly around your foot and is extremely lightweight, and yet unlike other lightweight shoes, you can still feel the support and cushioning it provides. We are proud… Read more »
More...As part of our quest to engineer the best running footwear and apparel in the world, we’re always looking to make improvements. And when we envision the future of running footwear, we look to you. Our research team works with “Lab Rats” who can participate in studies at our biomechanics lab in Bothell as well… Read more »
More...We are dedicated to creating shoes that keep runners running longer, farther, faster, and happier. Engineering footwear that provides the right perfect ride for every stride, and the perfect fit for every foot type. Keeping runners happy is our goal. But we’ll admit that we love praise. So we were thrilled that Runner’s World magazine… Read more »
More...Looking for more minimal running shoes from Brooks? Here’s our current roster of running shoes that are lighter weight, more flexible, and have a lower offset. Note : For runners not familiar with the term "offset," it’s the difference between (midsole + outsole) heel height and (midsole + outsole) forefoot height. Green Silence Midsole Height:… Read more »
More...The Green Silence came shoe-to-face with Al Roker on a green-oriented segment of The Weather Channel’s "Wake Up with Al" featuring Josh Dorfman, a k a "The Lazy Environmentalist." The segment aired on 4/20/10, but you can still watch it here. Dorfman will also feature the Green Silence in an upcoming episode of "The Lazy… Read more »
More...Q: What’s one way to build a greener running-shoe midsole? A: By creating a greener midsole manufacturing process, of course. Brooks’ eco-friendlier Compression Molded Preform (CMP) midsole manufacturing process reduces waste by 50 percent as compared to traditional midsole manufacturing methods. Typically, running shoe midsoles are punched out of large sheets—much like using a cookie… Read more »
More...Q: What’s durable, cushioning, and will save close to 30 million pounds of landfill waste in an estimated time period of 20 to 25 years? A: BioMoGo. The world’s first biodegradable midsole delivers a premium plush ride while on your feet. Then, when you’re ready to permanently retire your Brooks running shoes, it becomes an… Read more »
More...Pictured above (L to R): Brooks Shoe Box in 2007, 2008, and 2010 We’ve worked hard over the last four years to make our iconic Brooks blue shoe box greener and greener. Our progress has occurred in small steps, but as any former couch-potato-to-5ker knows, all those small steps add up and become transformative. We’ve… Read more »
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