Customer Reviews Brooks Ariel '18

I got a pair of Brooks based on recommendations, and while they are great shoes, I can not wear these all day without foot pain/ foot fatigue. I am disappointed but because these shoes were expensive; I continue to wear them, even though I don't feel like my money is well spent on brooks. I have Ryka shoes that are older and more comfortable then these; and I can wear my Ryka's all day no pain/fatigue.. Very disappointed. I also got a sports bra at the same time, and feel let down because it was an expensive sports bra that is only 2 stars, the Victoria's Secret sports bra is far more effective and cost way less. Memory foam is always touted at excellent, but I don't really find memory foam all that great of a material, and believe it to be a hyped up material.

After trying out several pairs of walking sneakers from different companies, I was so excited that I had finally found a pair to suit my needs. In terms of addressing my overpronation needs these sneakers performed well. However, after one week or so of wearing them, they developed a hole in the heel collar of the shoe. Because the shoe was so comfortable I was tempted to keep them despite the product breakdown. But I quickly realized that the same issue occurred with the Ariel 20 that I had to also return for the fit and the material breakdown after a very short period of time. The shoe is too pricey to have the immediate breakdown in the material. Brooks got the structure of the shoe correct, just not the material. I have to send them back.

These are just OK in my opinion. I fail to feel any kind of cushioning but the support seems to be there. They are just not very comfortable. I prefer Addiction and will stick to them in the future.

My right shoe fits great but the left one hurts where my arch is suppose to be and doesn't fit properly. I used inserts from my other athletic shoe it is a thicker insole and left foot better. I had foot surgery on both feet so I thought I would purchase Ariel but honestly I love my old Adrenaline's. I am going to go back to Adrenaline's next year. I haven't been running but walking they aren't as comfortable for me like Adrenaline's and I have flat narrow feet but Adrenaline's feel better.

These are okay, not the best, other models from brooks have been much better

Had to return the first pair I ordered (8.5 D) because they stretched out after only a few days wear. These shoes have a very roomy toe so the second pair, in a smaller size is an improvement in the overall size. However, the new shoes feel stiff and rub in the heel area.

Second pair. For whatever reason, this pair seems to over correct my issue.

I am a nurse who is on her feet 8-16 hours a day. I have been buying Ariels for the last 4-5 years and I buy them approx every 6-8 months because I need to take good care of my feet. I always thought the Ariels were a little ugly, so I thought I would change it up by buying the Ghost, but they have little cushion so I use those for the gym. Most recently I tried the Addiction, using them for work they barley made the 6 month mark which is sad considering the price of your shoes. I went back to the Ariel this time, the color is better than it has been, I like the new upper part it is nice and soft and flexible, but am sad to say they are not as cushy as all the other Ariels I have had. The ball of the foot area lacks the cushion and give the older models had. Very sad to feel the decrease of quality.