Customer Reviews Brooks Defyance 9

When I first got into running about 10 years ago, the Brooks Defyance was the shoe I was fitted for at a running shoe store. It served me well "way back then". So, I thought I would give it another try after all these years since I needed a new pair of running shoes. I suppose I've gotten more comfortable running in lower profile and lighter shoes because although my foot felt good in it, the heel felt too high, and the weight was more than I wanted. The fit was perfect, but I just chose another model because of the heel height and weight issues.

BACK TO BROOKS! Sturdy but not clunky, these Brooks bring me back to my early years of running. I loved Brooks! Then I changed to Ascis and Saucony with occasional New Balance. I saw these on Zappos, tried a couple of sizes to find the right fit - I now love them as much as I love Zappos!

Bought these for my husband and he liked the fit, but not the color, so we ended up returning.

Ordered these for my husband. He usually always wears a size 11. Needed a size 11.5. He likes that they are a wider shoe as he has a wider foot. This is the first pair of Brooks for him- he usually wears Mizuno Wave riders.

Went to a running store a couple of years ago to get fit for running shoes. I have moderate over-pronation which causes knee pain. These provide support but are not too heavy. Color is more blue than the purple it appears in the picture.

I bought these for my boyfriend for Christmas, and he loves them! He has pretty flat feet and struggles to find running shoes that are both comfortable and supportive. These shoes were perfect!