Posted: 2008-09-19 08:43:46
Reviewer: Pj from San Jose, California
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PJ -
I have tried every motion control shoe on the market and this is by far the best. No knee pain, no rubbing, and no blisters! They fit like a glove and do not feel heavy at all despite the weight. Right out of the box I was able to run 4 miles straight. My feet have never felt so good! Best shoes ever!
Posted: 2008-09-24 11:49:24
Reviewer: Karen from Oregon
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My Third Pair -
I've been purchasing this shoe for the last 8 years and am now on my third pair---not because the first two wore out but because I've walked three 3-day Walks for Breast Cancer and having a new pair of shoes in which to train is good motivation. Obviously, I love this shoe because I keep purchasing it---same brand, same model, same size.
Posted: 2008-09-28 20:55:11
Reviewer: Anonymous from Baytown, TX
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Brooks Ariel -
These shoes are comfortable, airy, and offer great support. I have to give it a two star rating on comfort because they are not comfortable because they are not wide enough even though I ordered a wide. I wore them because I evacuated hurricane Ike with them, and ended up with blisters on my small and neighboring toe. I passed on my
New Balance 1123's because they have such bad odor even when new. Next time, I will try an extra-wide, and they may be the perfect shoe.
Posted: 2008-10-02 05:12:33
Reviewer: Nancy F from Little Falls, New Jersey
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Good Shoes for Flat-Footed Over-Pronators!
I've had flat feet all my life... I leave "duck" prints on board walks, but I never had a problem until recently. Age has caught up and the over-pronation started to bother my knees and hips. I needed to find a shoe that was more comfortable and this one fits the bill. It has good support and cants my feet slightly in an outer direction. Seems to work.
Posted: 2008-10-02 11:20:46
Reviewer: Maggie M from Alabama
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Snazzy -
I feel so much cleaner now in my bright, new shoes. Originally, I didn't want this shoe as it was significantly whiter than my older Brooks Ariel pair. However, I like them. I just hope I can keep them clean! They are very comfortable. I use
orthotics because my arch is very high and they fit into this shoe just dandy.
Posted: 2008-10-03 12:46:11
Reviewer: Anonymous from U.S. Kentucky
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Brooks Ariel OK -
I ordered this shoe because I was experiencing pain in the ball of my left foot, probably from over pronation. I am on my feet, on concrete, for 12 plus hours a day at work. The ball of foot pain is almost gone after 3 weeks.
Posted: 2008-10-04 11:22:22
Reviewer: Anonymous from Newnan, GA
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My podiatrist recommended "Brooks" brand shoes. When I researched Ariel was the best for the "pronation" problem I now live with. When I went to a local department store I was given only 1 choice. I purchased them as it was part of my new regimen. Since then I ordered these from Zappos...which came the next day...and they have become my favorite shoes. I can work all day in them, still be able to stand and make dinner and not be crying with pain. They are very attractive. I will be ordering more Brooks and definitely from Zappos.
Posted: 2008-10-07 16:36:58
Reviewer: Anonymous from God's Country, Upper Michigan
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Nice!
Great support in arch and ankle, nice sock lining makes the mesh a bit more tolerable, good toe room. I have PF and a heel spur and this shoe is the only thing I am able to tolerate. I wear my orthotic w/the shoe. I did order it 1/2 size larger than I normally wear and it was a perfect fit. Great customer support, thanks Zappos Team!
Posted: 2008-10-22 08:15:34
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle, WA
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Brooks Ariel -
The shoes are so fabulous. They were recommended by our Podiatrist, and they have excellent support in all ways. I also appreciate Zappos fabulous shipping. The item came fast! Highly recommend these shoes and Zappos.
Posted: 2008-11-04 10:33:17
Reviewer: Anonymous
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This is a great shoe. I already had a pair of Ariels in lime green and white and wanted a different color; however, I was disappointed that this pair seemed a little tighter than my original pair even though they are the same size! Perhaps they will stretch out a little as time goes by. They are not uncomfortable just a little snug. This is a fantastic shoe if you are flat-footed like I am. I must wear an orthotic in one shoe and a brace on the other so finding a shoe that fits and is comfortable is very tough. I am very pleased with this shoe in spite of the slight imperfect fit. Make sure your foot is measured by a professional if you have any foot problems.
