Customer Reviews Brooks Beast '18

Brooks has significantly changed this version from past versions. It runs much longer and wider and has much less support and comfort. I returned mine since they no longer fit and am trying some New Balance shoes instead. Too bad as it used to be a good shoe. Why mess around with something like this?

The fit and size were great, they felt true to size. The shoe isn't cheap, yet, I'm very dissatisfied. I haven't worn the shoes A good two months, and they're coming apart.

Beware. Brooks made significant changes to the Beast 18 shoe. The toe box seems a little more generous which I think was an improvement. The platform or sole width is also narrower The heel cup while softer and more padded is significantly shorter and now lacks the old V shaped design. As a result, I found my heel slipping in and out of the shoe instead of being locked in as it was with previous designs. I reviewed the other Brooks shoes hoping that they had kept the old heel cup design in other shoes, but from the pictures it appears they redesigned this on all of their shoes. I've been buying this shoe for about 10 years but will have to find another. ES

I've had Brooks Beast's in the past but these are not the same. Way too narrow. And worst of all, they make your ankles turn outward. I have orthotics with a lateral wedge to stop my ankles rolling outward. I took out the insoles, put in my orthotics, took 4 steps, rolled my left ankle & almost fell on my face! Thought ok, that's a fluke & continued wearing the remainder of the day. Throughout the course of the day, I ended up rolling my right ankle TWICE! The 2nd was bad enough for me to drive home & get my trusty NB 608's out. Put the orthotics in those & everything was fine again. I posted some pics, take a close look at the shape of the soles looking straight in line with the rear of the shoes. How anyone could walk in these WITHOUT turning/rolling ankles is beyond me! I've worn these maybe a total of 10-12 hours & now I'm stuck with a $170 pair of shoes I cannot wear. They look good & feel good on the feet, JUST DON'T ACTUALLY WALK & you'll be fine! I did try them without my orthotics & with the factory insoles... forget it! Extremely unstable. They felt like both ankles wanted to roll outward at the same time just standing. I'll be calling customer service, hopefully they can do something.

The shoe fits perfectly, just like the other Beasts I have owned. I am very happy with my purchase.

Perfect. Bought multiple pairs of brooks beast over years for my size 15 pronating son and size 12 husband

Accommodate my orthotics perfectly.

I have had Brooks Adrenaline GTS 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18's and I always loved them. I got the 20's and they were terrible. No support, flimsy, the front and back of the shoe seemed to move differently. I got a sore spot in the middle of my left foot after 3 wearings that lasted a month. Sent them back. Decided the try the Brooks Beast 18 after reading reviews. Just solid, so much support, comfortable, not as firm or stiff as I remember the Beast from 10 years ago. They feel great on my feet and I am not thinking about them at all when I am out moving. I have been using them for 6 weeks now. Very happy with the purchase.

These are great shoes. They provide good cushioning and have allowed me to start jogging again. I’m coming in at 195 lbs and expect to shed quite a few pounds with the help of these sneakers. They’re not the prettiest thing to put on your feet, but it isn’t a fashion show. I’ll take functionality over style every time when it comes to a good pair of running shoes. If you’re heavy and your knees or ankles bother you when you’re out pounding the pavement, slow down a bit at the beginning, walk, warm up well and give these shoes a try. You’ll be off to the races soon enough!