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Scoop 
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Bayou State
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24620 posts
| Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 6:42 pm)
High end and up there with Nike in that regard but not as well known.
My gateway drug into Brooks stuff was a pair of Pure Cadence shoes:
Nothing else will do now.
Everything they make is amazing.
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tiger91
LSU Fan
South of Lafayette
Member since Nov 2005
11986 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 6:57 pm to Scoop)
I run in Brooks Glycerine (9). I also have a Brooks shirt ... love it but it is a tad short.
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LSUcdro 
Louisville Fan
Northern Arizona
Member since Sep 2009
7220 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 6:57 pm to tiger91)
FAF
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brewhan davey 
USA Fan
Pine and Broadway
Member since Sep 2010
18136 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 6:58 pm to Scoop)
I like the way the shoes allow for less heel to ground contact.
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Scoop
LSU Fan
Bayou State
Member since Sep 2005
24620 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:17 pm to brewhan davey)
That's why I got the Pure Cadence. I was getting a twinge in my right knee when running and have never had knee problems. My brother who has been a distance runner for years recommended them and it was game over for that knee pain.
I've had a shoe fetish my entire life and I've always had nice shoes but when I put those damn things on, it was a religious experience. I'll never own anything else the rest of my life. It feels a little strange at first because they distribute your weight different than what you are used to but I wear them like house shoes now.
I started buying everything Brooks after that, even jackets and non running stuff.
Amazing.
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PetermanFanClub
LSU Fan
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
142 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:21 pm to Scoop)
Best shoes I've found. Enjoyed two pairs of cascadia and now the trailblade. Worth the extra $. Great on-line customer support.
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brewhan davey
USA Fan
Pine and Broadway
Member since Sep 2010
18136 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:22 pm to Scoop)
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I was getting a twinge in my right knee when running and have never had knee problems.
That is EXACTLY what has been happening to me lately. It's the reason why I'm going to Brooks for my next pair of running shoes. I love my Asics now, but I need something that is going to help keep my heels from striking the ground.
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HebertFest08
LSU Fan
The Coast
Member since Aug 2008
2776 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:24 pm to Scoop)
Yup good stuff. I've run in brooks for the last several years... Never a problem. Running clothes are a little pricey, but are worth it.... Have several items. Might be moving to the pure cadence next week. My last 2 pair of shoes have been KSwiss blade lights. They have a heel drop similar to the cadence but these frickers pick up too many rocks. I love my KSwiss, but its time for a change. 
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RiverRoadTiger
LSU Fan
Member since Aug 2006
476 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:39 pm to Scoop)
Pretty much all my running gear is Brooks. Been wearing Brooks Ghost for a few years now. They send emails every week and can find some deals on clothing.
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Salmon
Montana Fan
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
17809 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:42 pm to Scoop)
they make solid shoes but they are nothing spectacular
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Southern Farmer
USA Fan
The Delta via Oxford
Member since Jul 2012
2814 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:44 pm to Scoop)
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I like the stuff and I regret buying all Nike for my workout clothes. I'll have to check it out the next time I'm in the market.
This post was edited on 12/28 at 7:45 pm
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Bunsbert Montcroff 
Arizona Fan
Phoenix AZ
Member since Jan 2008
3999 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 7:46 pm to Scoop)
i rotate between the pure flow, saucony kinvara 2 and kinvara 3.
the brooks are my least fav...they just feel heavy and slow compared to the kinvaras. but good shoe. also have some brooks rogue runner shorts that i wouldn't trade for anything.
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VetteGuy
LSU Fan
Mandeville
Member since Feb 2008
5239 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 8:12 pm to brewhan davey)
BD, you might try the Brooks Beast.
You are a bigger guy, IIRC.
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HurricaneDunc 
Bowling Green Fan
Houston
Member since Nov 2008
8478 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 8:12 pm to Scoop)
I don't need shoes with extra support so they don't seem that great to me. I'm planning to switch to Newton's after my marathon. That said, I really do like Brooks.
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Salmon
Montana Fan
On the trails
Member since Feb 2008
17809 posts
| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 8:28 pm to HurricaneDunc)
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I'm planning to switch to Newton's after my marathon.
Love my Newtons
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JJ27
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Member since Sep 2004
40789 posts
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| re: Brooks shoes and clothing (Posted on 12/28/12 at 8:35 pm to Salmon)
quote:
they make solid shoes but they are nothing spectacular
For someone like me they're a Godsend. Adidas, Nike, Reebok all end with me rolling my ankle when doing anything more than a leisurely walk. I underpronate like a mofo. I realize I could get shoes from other companies that help just as much, but Brooks was my first introduction into a specialized shoe so I've stuck with them. Currently in the Ghost 5 and they're great. A little more toe room than I'm used to personally, but still 10x better than anything I've owned from Nike.
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