Customer Reviews Brooks Ariel 14

I have purchased both colors, of this shoe, for my Precious Mama. She has had major problems with her feet, relative to arthritis and a long-ago injury. These shoes give her the support, which is necessary, for her to have a normal, productive day!

Really like these shoes. I am an extreme over pronator and I like the way my feet feel in these shoes. Hope Brooks doesn't change anything about these shoes.

Great sneakers! I have been relying on the Brooks Ariel sneakers for over five years now. I have foot, knee, and back issues, and these shoes make a major difference in my orthopedic health. Some reviewers have said that they find the Ariel 14 to not be as good as the previous Ariel models, but I have had no problems with them. I also love that they're an attractive sneaker that doesn't look like a "senior citizen shoe". Also, no break-in period required, at least, not for me. Because of my foot problems, and the fact that I wear these everywhere, I do replace them every six months or so. They are not worn out, but I put a lot of stress on them due to overpronating. They still look new.

I have to make a correction about my last comment. I haven't try Ariel 14 so the one I really like is Ariel 12. I have a lot of problems with my feet and this is the only one who fills my needs. Please don't change it! I will use it for the rest of my life! Thanks Brooks!

I have a disease called tooth marie, and I can't wear any kind of shoes but since I found Ariel 14 made by Brooks, it has become my favorite shoe. I am very happy with the product because it's wide and very comfortable for my feet and help me to walk for longer hours. Thanks so much Brooks for creating this model. It will be my shoes forever!

I am a size a 11 and originally ordered the 11.5 Ariel. This size didn't allow me the recommended thumbs width of distance between the tip of my longest toe and the end of the shoe (to allow for movement when running). I then ordered a 12 which fit well with my thick, padded Thor-Lo socks . So definitely order a full size up from your regular running shoe size as the Brooks Ariels run small. The arch support is great, as is the stability. The cushioning is superb and I find that my ball of foot pain from a poorly healed broken metatarsal doesn't require an extra bandage for extra cushioning because the shoe's cushion is wonderful!

I really like these shoes! I wish the price were a little lower, but everything else is great. The shoes fit just snugly enough to give great support all around. I have flat feet so strong arch support is extremely important to me and these shoes have that! I actually like wearing them because my feet feel great while in the shoes. The colors (grey and berry), along with the shape and style of the shoe, make attractive, feminine, athletic shoes.

This is the best support shoe I have found and I have worn them all believe me! But...does run narrow. I wear 6.5 in street shoes but always wear 7.5 in an athletic shoe (most Drs will tell you to go a size larger in athletic shoes)and since I read that it ran narrow I went from B width up to D width. Sooo got a size bigger and size wider and feel as if my feet are in heaven. The comfort and cushioning is wonderful and the arch is...well lets just say at the moment I don't need my orthotics.Am walking my 10,000 steps a day and my hips and knees are happy! All styles and brands run differently so get the size that fits your foot...you may take a 7 in one style and a 7.5 or 8 in another! Am going to buy another pair in the purple this time. The midnight blue is refreshing...so tired of black OR blue & white. The navy blue goes great with jeans! Would definitely purchase again and am going to!

This shoe is wonderful! I wear a 6.5 but in athletic shoes you usually go up a size so I ordered a 7.5 and up a width after reading reviews.The shoe does run narrow so order up in width. I wear inserts but not in this shoe...fantastic arch! These shoes feel like cloud walking with no pressure on knees or hips.I will be saving for another blue midnight pair...looks great with denim. This shoe is great if you order the right size.

This is my go to shoe-I buy a pair every year. I have high arches and this is the only shoe I've found that gives me the support I need. I really like the colors this year!

Best company ever! They honor their guarantees and provide the best customer service, hands down!! This is the only place we buy shoes.

Love these shoes, I have always had a horrible time finding shoes that fit my feet well. They are comfortable, have good support and are helping with a severe case of plantar fasciitis. Thanks to another person that posted it was helping with her plantar faciitis. I may buy another pair just because it is hard to find something that works well. I personally did have to go up a 1/2 size for comfort but with the free exchange it was no problem and it was fast delivery.

These shoes are wonderful. I was not sure what size I would need as I have always got new balance. I love shopping with Zappos. Anyone would be a fool to go to a store when I can place my order return what doesn't fit. Thank you very much! debi

I love, love, love these shoes. They are so comfortable and cushiony. I have flat feet so it was nice to finally be able to buy a pair of pretty shoes in my favorite color. I was tired of boring white and basic blue and silver.

Awesome tennis shoes, was so happy to find that particular brooks Ariel 14 last year's Brooks model in my size. I have the newer one that are dark gray with a little purple on them. I wanted the same model in a different color to switch between the two with my exercise program. Very fast service got them five days before they were to arrive. Awesome, love them; changed the laces from white to navy blue. That's Brooks issue not Zappos. Quick service will encourage me to shop more with Zappos.

My first pair of Brooks and I love them. A torn meniscus sent me to physical therapy. A more stable shoe was recommended; so I looked into the Brooks Ariel. I usually wear a 6-61/2 B. I needed a 7 Wide in the Ariel. They're perfect. I wish the color was more fun, but they'll do. I'm looking forward to walking and doing stairs with a normal sure gait. These will definitely help.

I too have worn the Ariel for years and love them. This year's model is definitely made narrower. I had to send back the first pair and order a Wide, like some of the other reviewers!

Great shoes! I've had Ariel's for several years and these are just as great as the others have been. Help make walking more tolerable...I have bad knees. Also love the colors.

I have worn Spenco insoles in all of my shoes for 20 years for adequate arch support and heel cushion. The Ariel '14 provides this without the Spenco. I also own the Ariel '12. The '14 is narrower. Neither the '12 nor the '14 offer the stability of my leather walking shoes.

Flat footed I am -very active 41yr old and can only wear this model and make of shoe with out my inserts. I wish there were more color options but these do fine without looking like orthopedic granny shoes. They are a must for me and there is no "break in" time. These are my 3rd pair in the past 6years. They too fit small this the only shoe I have to size up 1/2 size. Zappos is excellent for price on these and if they don't work out-no cost to Return!

I have used Brooks for years as they are wide enough for my feet and do not allow my foot to pronate. They fit true to size for me and this darker blue color will not show the dirt as fast as I wear them every day.

Best running shoes. I pronate and have knee problems. The Ariel shoe has the best stability for me and I've been wearing them for 10 years. I've been refitted for running shoes by an expert recently and again the Ariel won. I just wish they came in fun colors or a new design. Boring but they work and that's what counts when running.

Like the cushion in the shoe, it feels so good! Yes it is narrower than the Ariel's I got 2 years ago. But it is not too wide. The cushion really helps my back.

Could wear right away for long periods with my own insoles. Bought them for around the house and life exercise class. Seem perfect for this. First excercisle class in them is today.