Customer Reviews Brooks Ariel®

I got these shoes for walking and can't be more pleased with them. They are comfortable and provide a stable platform when I'm walking on uneven brick streets. Ventilation keeps my feet cool. In hot weather. I like the colors too, in that I wanted people to see me before they saw my shoes. I wear a 9 in street shoes but a 9-1/2 in walking shoes.

A really well-constructed shoe, with good motion control. I pronate and need stabilization so that my ankles don't collapse inward - this shoe provides that. I removed the inserts and put in custom orthotics, for increased arch support.

This is still the perfect shoe for me. If you have low or no arches or foot problems, this is the shoe to buy. I have had probably 15 pair by now. I try others and nothing comes close. I've had operations on both feet & have an artificial ankle, and my doctors recommend this shoe.

Loved these shoes and the ease of using Zappos. First time Zappos user and was extremely pleased. Brooks Ariel is amazing, great for overpronation and really comfortable, would HIGHLY recommend.

This is a great shoe for pronation of the feet. My order came fast, I was wearing this shoe in 3 days. Also priced this shoe in stores and got it much cheaper on Zappos. Excellent purchase, I would purchase this shoe again. Shoe has soft mesh upper for quick drying and nice stretch for problem feet. I wear size 9, but purchase 9 and half because of my bunions and I have ample room for my thick socks. I wear these shoes when I walk my dog every morning and they work great for the over pronation in my left foot.

THE BEST SHOE EVER! My husband has a pair of Brooks Beast shoes and loves them so he found the women's version for me. Try them. You will love them too.

Great shoe. Brooks products are very well made as is this one. Provides good support. Comfortable. Zappos had the best price anywhere on the internet. I always look here first. Free shipping is fast, too.

These are the best running shoes for me. I've tried many other pairs, but my problem feet - bunions, neuromas, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis - have made shoe selection very limited. Before these shoes, I could only manage a mile before my feet would start killing me. Now I can run ten miles with no foot problems. I don't even need orthotics (and I discovered that orthotics mess up my run anyway). I am troubled that the Ariel is no longer being made - I just bought 2 pairs to tide me over for awhile, but I'm not sure what I'll go to next. Regarding styling, I think they're pretty orthopedic looking and it would be nice if they were available in the same colors as other modern running shoes, but I'll take ugly if that's the only choice I have.

About me: normally an 8 1/2, narrow flat feet with very narrow heels, terrible pronation. These fit like a dream. Toe box is nice and wide and yet they also fit my skinny heels perfectly. Ordered a size 9 which was perfect. Colors are nice -- I'm not a fan of the current garish neon shoe fad. I hope they keep making these for a long time.

I've been buying Brooks for quite a while. The toe box is wide enough and arch support is good, not as much as I need but no shoe does. This one is better than others I've tried. I wear them all day from the gym to walking the dog. Also like the look.

I love these shoes. I take an extra wide shoe and I have a bunion, which makes it difficult to fit my feet. Not only do they fit, but they are very comfortable, lots of good cushioning, and they look pretty as well. I dread shoe shopping so finding this one has been a delight.

Zappos is great! I have very hard to fit feet, and finding shoes in 8EE or 7.5EEE is very difficult. Not at Zappos! I ordered these Brooks shoes at a much lower price than in the stores. They arrived in two days, and when the fit wasn't right I easily printed a return label, sent them back, and had a new pair by the end of the week! The free shipping is great, fast, and reliable. I received emails throughout the entire process, informing me about where my packages were. Zappos made me feel safe about internet shopping, which I usually don't trust. It was hassle free! I've downloaded the app, which I love, and have ordered several more times. Thanks Zappos! You rock!

LOVED THE SHOES AND THE SERVICE. IT WAS MY FIRST TIME ORDERING FROM ZAPPOS AND WAS TOTALLY HAPPY WITH IT. IT WON'T BE MY LAST TIME THAT IS FOR SURE!

These shoes have excellent arch support for an over pronating, flatfooted, plantar fascia and bunioned individual. (really, I am fairly normal from the ankles up!). Needless to say finding good shoes is tough. The only complaint is that with some socks, the back of the shoe pulls them down, thus harder to wear certain low top socks.

Work at a warehouse, on my feet all day on concrete. This is the first pair tennis shoes I found that I could wear. Normally wear hiking boots, highly recommend.

I love these tennis shoes! Very comfortable (even though I do not run in them). I am a single mother chasing 2 kiddos, and these keep my feet feeling great all day long.

Most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. I've been wearing this style for 2 years now, even before my podiatrist recommended this particular style. I've even talked some of my friends into trying them, and they love them, too. .

Recommended to me by a foot doctor. Very stable sole. Very comfortable and supportive without being heavy or stiff.

My first comfortable sneakers! I have wide feet, and every pair of sneakers I've owned have been uncomfortable. They either pinched my toes, weren't wide enough, or rubbed my heel. I adore these shoes!

This is a great shoe. I use them for workouts and walking, with the recommendation from my podiatrist. This is my third pair, and I'm never disappointed. I bought a D width because of "problem" feet. They're very comfortable, roomy and provide a lot of support.

One of the best shoes ever for feet that need both support and cushion. With these and a new orthotic, I'm back power walking again. Since I'm adjusting to the orthotic, I'm unsure about size. I did have to exchange for a larger size or exact support feedback.

Very comfortable shoes. I have hallux limitus and bone spurs. These fit the bill with my orthotics. They are also good looking which is hard to find with my foot problems!

I frequently buy brooks because of the support they provide. I am a severe over pronator and rather large. I need shoes that provides comfort and stability. The only draw back is I have to buy shoes every 2-3 months because of my weight. I will be getting another pair soon. Wish that had more colors.

Love these shoes for the comfort and support they give my feet. I have arthritis, a fallen arch and I am overweight. So they are great for me. Zappos is awesome when it comes to getting you what you need fast.

I have pronation issues while running. Attempted to buy a different pair of shoes this year as the ariel shoes had not changed in color or design. BIG MISTAKE. I wasted 100 bucks on a pair of good for nothing shoes and wound up purchasing a fresh pair of Ariels to replace them. I love these shoes. No shin splints, no rolling in the ankles, no IT band issues. They hold up over the miles too!