Tag Archives: running shoes

‘Retiring Shoes:’ A Fan Poem on the Life of Running Shoes

February 15, 2013

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Love, understanding, respect, friendship- there are many ways to describe your relationship with your running shoes. This poem shows just how deep that relationship goes.

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Cavalcade of Curiosities Makes Way to Great Pacific Northwest

May 11, 2012

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Brooks Run Happy Calvacade of Curiosities

Have you heard? The Brooks Run Happy Cavalcade of Curiosities is on its way to the Pacific Northwest! The past couple of months of the tour have been filled with fun with stops across the country in Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, Maryland, Tennessee, Missouri and Colorado. Next up the Cavalcade makes its way to the Pacific [...]

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Next Stop, Virginia! Run Happy Cavalcade of Curiosities Rolls On

March 27, 2012

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The 2012 Brooks Run Happy Cavalcade of Curiosities Tour kicked off just over a month ago giving out free prizes and gait analysis, Run Happy performances, running tips from Brooks staff and more! Over the past month the amazing double decker bus tour has traveled from Mississippi to Louisiana, then up to Maryland and now onto Virginia. Along [...]

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Find your best fit with Shoefitr

February 18, 2012

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When you’re shopping for running shoes, there’s no substitute for having them fitted by a trained specialist at your local running store. Even if you know what sort of shoe you’re looking for – neutral, guidance, support, control, etc. – you don’t always know your size. That’s where Shoefitr comes in. A team of athletes [...]

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The Adrenaline GTS Just Got Better

December 22, 2011

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The Adrenaline GTS Just Got Better

Introducing the Adrenaline GTS12! That’s right; we took our most popular shoe, the Adrenaline GTS11, and made it even better. But don’t worry, we kept all of the best features of the GTS11 so that even the greatest adrenaline junkies can still get their fix. We chatted with Footwear Product Line Manager Carson Caprara here [...]

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Vacuums & Running Together at Last!

December 14, 2011

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Vacuums & Running Together at Last

Almost exactly seven years ago, Peter Asciutto received a phone call that changed his life. A call that stated his job as a vacuum sales rep was being eliminated. After unsuccessfully searching for another vacuum sales rep job, Peter decided it was time for plan B. Peter had worked as a sales rep for 15 [...]

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Going, Going, Green!

December 12, 2011

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Green Shoes

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 [...]

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The No-Budget-Left-Behind Brooks Gift Guide

December 9, 2011

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The No-Budget-Left-Behind Gift Guide

Still looking for the perfect holiday gift for the runner in your life? Check out our gift guide and create a wish list of your own for a chance to win $500 towards making it come true! We created an extensive gift guide at a wide array of prices so that no budget is left [...]

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How Often Should You Replace Running Shoes?

November 25, 2011

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How do you know it's time to replace your running shoes?

Ever wonder when it is time to retire each variety of running shoe, whether they are lightweight, racing flats, support or trail running shoes? With so many options it can be hard to remember how long each type lasts and when it is time to visit your local running store to buy a new pair. [...]

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