Customer Reviews Brooks Beast '20

Only shoes I can wear with flat feet

Best pair of shoes I've ever owned . I have foot problems and so far they are keeping my feet comfortable.

I will never buy a different brand

I've been running in the beast for 30 years. From road 5Ks to 100 mile trail runs, it has been durable, comfortable and kept me nearly injury free. It provides good stability and the cushioning an old guy like me appreciates, especially late in the run.

Great shoe, that I returned. I wanted an alternative to the Addiction Walker. Too soft for my 83 year old feet.

Greatest shoe I have ever owned. Nothing compares when it comes to comfort.

Excellent fit and comfort. Just what I was looking for. Need longer laces x 2 inches, possibly sculptured type, in order to do ?performance? lacing? to stay tight over long distance. Great shoe! JV

Best pair of shoes I?ve ever owned . I have foot problems and so far they are keeping my feet comfortable.

I?ve been running in the beast for 30 years. From road 5Ks to 100 mile trail runs, it has been durable, comfortable and kept me nearly injury free. It provides good stability and the cushioning an old guy like me appreciates, especially late in the run.

The best for wide foot. My 3rd pair but first of the new model.

The best for wide foot. My 3rd pair but first of the new model.

Best shoes ever. I had plantar fascitis some years ago and the podiatrist recommended these shoes. As soon as I put them on, the plantar fascitis began to disappear and was gone in just a few weeks.

This shoe was recommended by my doctor for post surgery for plantars faciitus. The shoe is very supportive on the top which is necessary for this recovery and the sole is soft enough to be forgiving each step thus reducing heal pain. The fit is snug and comfortable.

My Brooks Beast 18s were one of the greatest sneakers I have ever owned. Extremely comfortable, supportive, airy, wide toe box, and bullet-proof both inside and out. (I am 6'3", 215 lbs, wear 14 4Es, and do not care about sneaker weight.) But after more than FOUR YEARS of daily use (walking, hiking, gym) I grudgingly had to replace my worn-out Beast 18s. Buying the Beast 20s seemed like a no-brainer. Like the 18s, the Beast 20s gave a good first impression: they fit me well, and seemed both airy and comfortable. However, after ONE MONTH my 20s now give me blisters on my right heel because of one of the two seams in the heel (my blister-free Beast 18s had zero heel seams). To date, the one word that best describes the Brooks Beast 20s is: Detroitish. Exterior of the Beast 18 vs. Beast 20: The armored toe of the 18 is far superior protection-wise to the easily-crushed/dented toe of the 20. The armored heel of the 18 is also far superior to the 20s heel. I miss how the laces of the 18 extended further towards my toes vs. the more compact lacing of the 20s. My big wide feet feel much more secure in the Beast 18s. I am also unsure how well the different laces on the 20s will hold up, To my surprise, I also miss the little toe reflectors that the 18s had. Interior of the Beast 18 vs. Beast 20. I wear orthotics for pronation, and I also employ lacing techniques to keep my heels seated. For decades I have destroyed the inner liners of sneakers long before wearing the whole sneaker out. I am still STUNNED that after four years the interiors of the Beast 18s are still in brand-new condition. Amazing!!! But then (sigh) there is the Beast 20. The 20s appear to use the same bullet-proof liner in the 18s, but there is one major difference: coverage. In the 18s, the amazing liner basically wraps around the entire back half of my foot, but in the 20s, this liner barely covers my Achilles area. Brooks decided to use a second type of liner in the Beast 20s, and because of this, there are now two seams in the heel area. So far, three of the four seams have been off my radar, but the outer seam in my right sneaker is literally a constant source of blistering irritation. Summary of Beast 18 vs. Beast 20. Obviously I think that the Beast 18s are totally superior to the Beast 20s. However, I did manage to identify one feature of the Beast 20s that actually improves upon the Beast 18s: unlike the Beast 18s, the Beast 20s have a little loop in the center of the sneaker down by my toes to thread a shoelace through. I intend to return my Beast 20s to Brooks. PS - I would love Brooks to build an all-weather sneaker (in size 14 4E) that slots between a Beast 18 and a hiking boot...a Beast 18 on steroids. Comfortable, supportive, bullet-proof...but with a breathable rainproof liner and exterior heel loops. Instead of following in the footsteps of the Detroit automakers by cheapening Brooks' product and relying heavily on your reputation to generate future repeat sales, please build what I want...versus what Brooks thinks I will accept.

Let me just start by saying that this is not my first, but my second pair of Brooks "Beast" shoes. I have a problem with my legs and feet caused by Peripheral Neuropathy. My legs and feet used to bother me all the time. My quality of life suffered terribly as a result. Little things that most take for granted like just sitting and watching a show on TV. For me sitting still without constantly crossing and uncrossing my legs, shuffling my feet, getting up and walking around the room were all the things I had to do to try and get my legs to stop cramping up; the bottoms of my feet always feeling like they were burning, and the constant electrical surges up and down my calves were constant and annoying! Back in November of 2021, I got my first pair of Brooks Beast. Size 12, black! I liked the way they looked, and I liked the way they felt even more! I had stopped wearing anything that hugged my feet because it hurt so badly. However, something was different with these shoes? These Brooks Beast fit my feet like a good pair of soft leather gloves. Comfortably, I couldn't believe it; I have many pairs of good shoes, New Balance, Adidas, Nike, Shepard & Wolfe, and I pay good money for them. EvenI mentioned the size of my shoes earlier for a reason. as good as some of them are, nothing has come close to these Brooks Beast. I mentioned my shoe size earlier for a reason. My first pair of Brooks Beast fit me just a little too snug, so on this pair, I added just half a size, and although I thought I had found perfection on the first pair, this pair is absolutely heavenly! I realize to some people, I may sound like I'm going a bit over the top, but until you live with chronic pain you have no clue what it's like! I took the time to do this Review for two reasons. First, because I wanted the Brooks company to know just how much I appreciate the quality of their footwear, and second so that anyone else who has foot pain and has wondered about a nice pair of comfortable shoes knows exactly where to start their search! Go try a pair of Brooks shoes on and see for yourself. Your Feet Will Thank You! I realize these are supposedly running shoes, but I have an 8" pin in my left ankle from ankle reconstruction, and I am numb from the knees down. My running days are pretty much over, and when I tried these shoes for the first time, I didn't even realize that they were grinning shoes. I know that they are so comfortable that I wear them daily now! One last thing, due to my leg numbness, I grab with my toes unconsciously, and all of my inner soles wear out right under my big toe! These Brooks have not succumbed to my onslaught to date! I had to say it because all my other shoes, no matter the cost, have worn out in that spot until Brooks!

I use these shoes for walking on concrete 8-10 hours a day. They are great with support and comfort. I did have the fabric on my toe wear thin leaving a small hole with in 3 months... But the company was incredible and replaced them for me. I believe it was a fluke and have not had the issue again. I will continue to buy these shoes. I went through several before I found these. They were definitely worth the wait!

Much lighter than other Brooks running shoes I have owned. Remind me of Altra running shoes. Not a bad thing but they didn't seem to last as long as my previous Brooks. I like the feel of the shoe and I have actually reduced my run time on a marked course that I run on. Jury is out on how long they will last. At this point I would probably buy them again.

Definite cushion, but hard to keep feet centered in shoe or from sliding forward, even with lots of lace adjustments. Back to ghosts next time.

Should have ordered the wide. So these are a little tight. But great style and in general very comfortable.

Exceptional fit and ride. Fit pretty much perfectly. (10.5 wide)

Let me just start by saying that this is not my first, but my second pair of Brooks "Beast" shoes. I have a problem with my legs and feet caused by Peripheral Neuropathy. My legs and feet used to bother me all the time. My quality of life suffered terribly as a result. Little things that most take for granted like just sitting and watching a show on TV. For me sitting still without constantly crossing and uncrossing my legs, shuffling my feet, getting up and walking around the room were all the things I had to do to try and get my legs to stop cramping up; the bottoms of my feet always feeling like they were burning, and the constant electrical surges up and down my calves were constant and annoying! Back in November of 2021, I got my first pair of Brooks Beast. Size 12, black! I liked the way they looked, and I liked the way they felt even more! I had stopped wearing anything that hugged my feet because it hurt so badly. However, something was different with these shoes? These Brooks Beast fit my feet like a good pair of soft leather gloves. Comfortably, I couldn't believe it; I have many pairs of good shoes, New Balance, Adidas, Nike, Shepard & Wolfe, and I pay good money for them. EvenI mentioned the size of my shoes earlier for a reason. as good as some of them are, nothing has come close to these Brooks Beast. I mentioned my shoe size earlier for a reason. My first pair of Brooks Beast fit me just a little too snug, so on this pair, I added just half a size, and although I thought I had found perfection on the first pair, this pair is absolutely heavenly! I realize to some people, I may sound like I'm going a bit over the top, but until you live with chronic pain you have no clue what it's like! I took the time to do this Review for two reasons. First, because I wanted the Brooks company to know just how much I appreciate the quality of their footwear, and second so that anyone else who has foot pain and has wondered about a nice pair of comfortable shoes knows exactly where to start their search! Go try a pair of Brooks shoes on and see for yourself. Your Feet Will Thank You! I realize these are supposedly running shoes, but I have an 8" pin in my left ankle from ankle reconstruction, and I am numb from the knees down. My running days are pretty much over, and when I tried these shoes for the first time, I didn't even realize that they were grinning shoes. I know that they are so comfortable that I wear them daily now! One last thing, due to my leg numbness, I grab with my toes unconsciously, and all of my inner soles wear out right under my big toe! These Brooks have not succumbed to my onslaught to date! I had to say it because all my other shoes, no matter the cost, have worn out in that spot until Brooks!

Much lighter than other Brooks running shoes I have owned. Remind me of Altra running shoes. Not a bad thing but they didn?t seem to last as long as my previous Brooks. I like the feel of the shoe and I have actually reduced my run time on a marked course that I run on. Jury is out on how long they will last. At this point I would probably buy them again.

Great but my insoles squeak with every step.. never happened before

I am giving a two at best, the reason why is they do work well on gravel. Other then that not much good to say about the Beast 20. Makes my feet hurt and very uncomfortable. I bought them because I have been using the Beast shoes for years my first pair was the Beast 16, if I could find any of the older models I would buy them all up. But no such luck. Hopefully they will go back to the older style.