Customer Reviews Brooks Dyad 8

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Customer Fit Survey:

74%"Felt true to size"

78%"Felt true to width"

50%"Excellent arch support"

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Super comfortable, great running shoe
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I'm a zappos customer for five years now brooks are the best shoes ever I'm a bartender at colorado convention center just got my dyad 8 three pair's now for my trip to Dublin also got gts-15 gts-16 addicton 11 whatever your size fits all my friends were brooks need any help at zappos talk to Maynard thanks zappos or Amazon danny denver co
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I really liked the feel and soft cushion insoles. My feet were happy after a day on the concrete floor.
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Love them!! I am a bigger guy and these are comfortable and supportive. Seriously - Neil P
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I own a pair of the womens Dyad 8 and love them, so I bought a pair for my son for gym class. He is very picky about shoe comfort, and his opinion is that these shoes are the most comfortable shoes he has ever worn. He wishes they came in bright wild colors though. His feet are hard to fit, and he is wearing the 4E width.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
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I am a woman but love this men's shoe. Is nice and roomy in the toe bed. And my orthotics fit perfectly deep enough so heel does not slip. Foot surgeon recommended brooks because it has stiff sole but cushy feel.
I'd also recommend:
new balance
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I bought this and my toe went through the fabric on the top of the shoe in 10 months. Got a second pair, the store rep told me this time put duct tape inside the shoe it would come loose with in a week. Toe wore through in less than a year, the tape program bought me a couple extra months. Brooks shoes manufacture would not do anything to make things right.
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Have really bad feet! Major foot surgery and bone spurs in heel. Went to get special insoles made and Dr. told me to get these Brooks tenny shoes. Awesome! Feet are in Heaven!
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I like these shoes. I have low arches and tend to over-pronate a little, so the straight-lasted design is a great fit for me. They are pretty comfortable, although the interior seams are a little bumpier than ideal and sometimes cause minor discomfort.
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Simply stated, the best shoe I have ever owned. I keep trying on other shoes, even other Brooks shoes. Only the Dyad 7, which has been discontinued, was as good.
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I'm not sure why this shoe is getting such low ratings. As a big guy I've always had a hard time finding shoes that both fit and are comfortable . I wear a size 14 EEEE. The Dyad 8 is by far one, if not the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. This was my first pair of Brooks as I have been a long time Asics man.Not anymore. Just bought 2 more pairs of Brooks. These shoes are great. Do your feet a favor and get them.
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Love the Dyad 7 not so happy with the Dyad 8 but the shoe is good and performs as I need it to do.
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I have owned these before and this time bought them again plus the Saucony Echelon 5 in EE. I had to return Brooks and get a 4E instead a EE width. They run narrower than the Saucony. I have worn the EE before so I am not sure if they have changed a little or Saucony just runs wider than the size.
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This is my first pair of Brooks shoes in a while. I had been buying New Balance for the last few years to support their "Made in the USA" shoe's; however, they no longer make running shoes for underpronators such as myself in the USA, so I compared the Dyad 8 to a comparable New Balance Produce. The Dyad has a more snug fit (width) than the NB shoe, but it felt more connected to my foot. If you like a looser fit, try a wider size. The Dyad has great cushioning and the construction looks top notch. Brooks shoes that I've worn in the past proved to be very durable so I hope to get a few more miles out of these shoes than I was getting from NB. I'm vey happy with the shoes during my first two weeks of daily walking/running.
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Great shoe. Period. I supinate (roll outward) and Dyad 8's do a good job improving stability. But I have arches made by Dr. Frankenstein--the right arch is closer to my heel. Running shoes have a lot of arch support--not good for me. Ergo, the Dyad 8 isn't a comfort shoe for power walking for me. Again great shoe in every other way.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka
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I'm 72 and walk on a treadmill daily. I have exceedingly high arches and wear painful calluses on the balls of my feet. Hence, I wear neutral shoes. I've worn Brooks Defyance and Ghosts and several Nike Lunarglide (4's), which are most comfortable and cushiony,but are a bit narrow. Reading several others' experience with Dyads, I gave them a try. These are really comfortable shoes. Plenty of cushion, and a luxurious liner. I may well order a second pair in a few months just to insure that I have another pair when these need replacing. Other reviewers suggested this model runs a bit short and recommended ordering a larger size that normal, so I ordered a 13 and a 14 from Zappos. I'm keeping the 14s and will this week return the 13s. Zappos has been my "life line" over these past several years. What everyone says really is true; unparalleled service. I ordered these two pairs of shoes at 10 p.m. on evening, and they arrived on my front porch by 1-2 p.m. the NEXT day! How do they DO that?
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I am a big guy (6'3 250lbs) who walks 5-6 miles daily. I have been wearing Brooks Addiction and Brooks Beast for years and recently switched to the Dyad 8 as I wanted a more neutral shoe. I find the Dyad is very comfortable, lighter and, like the Beast, has more cushioning in the insole. Walked 5 miles the first day with no issues.
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I recommend the Addiction and Beast also.
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I love Brooks brand, usually get the "Walker" type but wanted something beside the black, white, brown shoe. These fit wonderfully with this note: I usually wear 12ee but ordered these in 12eeee to get the same fit.
I'd also recommend:
Merrell
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I was hesitant to buy this shoe after seeing the negative comments of others that liked the Dyad 7 better. I'm glad I went ahead and bought the Dyad 8! Fits great, fantastic support and no issues. Very happy customer.
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My third pair in the "Dyad" series. Fits good, albeit the upper feels quite stiff while putting it on. I use an AFO in the R shoe, and an orthotic on the L. Both fit inside pretty well.
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I loved the Dyad 7...went through about 6 pairs of them. Hate the Dyad 8. The toe box is far too narrow. The outside 2 toes were scrunched up against the front of the shoe. Went a half size larger...still same problem. Those were EEEE! Mega fail Brooks!
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As much as it infuriates me to admit it, the Dyad 8 feels as good as the Dyad 7, which was the best shoe I have ever owned. I detest these shoe companies for discontinuing perfectly good shoes to bring out their "upgrades," and, to repeat myself, the 8 is not an upgrade - it is just on-par. However, I ordered 8 pairs of shoes, hoping I would pick something other than the Dyad, but I ended up returning the others and keeping the Dyad 8.
I'd also recommend:
ASICS GEL-Equation 7
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One of my feet supinates, due to multiple ankle sprains. My ligaments are permanently stretched and that causes the foot to roll to the outside. This is a problem for me with almost all running shoes that are designed to control pronation. The Dyad is the best shoe I have found to help with supination. The outer foam does compress to the outside over time. As the shoe gets older, I cut foam insoles to build up the outside and level the shoe. The cushioning is great and the ride stable. I wear a size 12, which is one size larger than my street shoes. I also like the gray/black colors. Most running shoes have weird neon colors today. I have gotten compliments from adults on the appearance of the shoe, since they don't stand out.
I'd also recommend:
none
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I run 6 - 12 miles a week and I'm hard on my shoes. Brooks Dyad's are the only running shoes I'll buy because they're the only ones that have consistently prevented me from getting splints.
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Love this shoe tried many over the years, none best this one for our comfort. Each new Dyad better than the last. Did get one pair with a defect that did not show up for months; manufacturer replaced them immediately. My fourth pair of Brooks Dyads.
I'd also recommend:
none
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