Customer Reviews Brooks Beast '20

I am devastated!!! WHAT A SHAME!!!! I have worn the BROOKS BEAST exclusively for nearly 20 years!!! And that was PURCHASING 3-4 pairs of Brooks Beast EVERY YEAR for nearly 20 yrs! It was THE ONLY SHOE I could wear. I am in stage 4 of PTTD - Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction - a very debilitating disease - where my bones in arches never developed and my tendons ruptured and I had a total midfoot collapse in each foot. Fallen arches in each foot. The Brooks Beast were THE ONLY SHOE that saved my mobility. I was devastated to find out when I received my new pair of Beasts that Brooks had CHANGED the ONLY SHOE that I could walk in! Everything that was SO AWESOME about Brooks Beast is GONE! They NO LONGER have the unbelievable ARCH SUPPORT that they used to have! My feet now turn in and collapse in these new Beasts! I cant believe Brooks took all the ARCH SUPPORT out of this shoe! I have ruptured posterior tibial tendons in BOTH FEET and those Beasts were like braces holding my fallen arches up! It was nothing short of miraculous - I tried every other running shoe out there and the Beasts were a miracle for me! I was able to stop wearing braces after 5 yrs once I went into Brooks Beasts. I have cried and cried not having any shoes that hold my fallen arches up now. I am only able to leave the house about 1x per week now. I really think the Brooks Company is MISSING this whole segment of society who wore those BEAST SHOES NOT FOR RUNNING PURPOSES- BUT FOR THEIR ONLY SOURCE OF MOBILITY! Brooks Beasts have been the Go-To Shoe referred by ORTHOPEDIC DOCTORS - Surgeons - Orthotists - Podiatrists - Orthopedic Techs - Physical Therapists! I am BEGGING YOU BROOKS CO - PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back the ORIGINAL DESIGN OF YOUR BEAST SHOES - NOT for Runners - but for those of us who have been LOYAL CONSUMERS of your Brooks Beast for our orthopedic problems - our foot deformities - our ONLY source of MOBILITY!!!! I will do an ad for you of the MIRACULOUS MOBILITY your ORIGINAL BROOKS BEAST shoes have given me and countless others! Look at the reviews everywhere - I am NOT the ONLY ONE who DEPENDED on those shoes foe our mobility. I will do whatever I can for your company if you would just bring the ORIGINAL BEAST BACK! I'm telling you - you are MISSING a HUGE segment of clients who were DEPENDANT on those shoes! I will be a Sales Rep for your Company to personally visit ORTHO DRS and CLINICS and HOSPITALS w/the great results of restored mobility in those Brooks Beast shoes. Another concept for your Co is calling it an orthopedic walking shoe for those w/arch disorders. Create them in Solid colors of BLACK- BROWN - WHITE - GREY - MAROON for professionals to wear to work! I am a REALTOR and had to wear them w/my suits and skirts! So solid colors for professionals would open up another avenue for sales. I know an attorney who also wore them. and a female Judge who wore them under her robe. Solid classic colors are NEEDED for those of us in professional jobs - NOT JUST RUNNERS! PLEASE contact me - I have so many ideas for you to expand sales in this area! I am heartsick I can no longer work in my profession w/little mobility now. Please help your FAITHFUL CUSTOMERS - there are soooo many of us in this situation- bring back the ORIGINAL DESIGN of the BROOKS BEAST! Will be forever grateful!!!

Everything was fine with the shoes but in walking across short grass the toe of the shoes get soaking wet all the way through to your socks.

Brooks shoes are great!

Originally, I ordered a size 14, my normal size, which was the size I've ordered in the "Beast" the last two "model years," but the "20" was a full size short, so returned and ordered a size 15. However, it is OK (what a 14 normally is) lengthwise, but too wide in front area, so I am returning the 15, also. I ordered the Adrenaline GTS 22 in size14 earlier, as the "Beast" was out of stock, and intended to keep both, once the Beast was in stock. The Adrenaline GTS 22 seems true to size, is very comfortable, and is more like the "old" Beasts, except the center sole under the arch area is not quite as wide as the Beast, which, with a moderate to severe pronation, was why I have for years preferred the Beast. The Adrenaline GTS 22, however, has good support for now for my pronation, and excellent arch support. In addition, in comparing the two models, the Adrenaline GTS 22 has a more supportive heel cup. So.......Looks like I will have to be satisfied with the Adrenaline GTS 22, in the 14, and return the Beast, again, this time in the 15. The good news is that Zappos return policy allows one to keep trying until the "right" fit and size can be found. That is why I return year after year to Zapppos for my shoes.

Great support

My right big toe is rubbing against the shoe which is uncomfortable.

Great shoe.. fits true to size. I purchased these for my husband. He said they are the best shoes he has ever worn.

I have been wearing this same model of Brooks shoes for many years. About the only thing that I experienced over the years is the price has gone up. Oh well, so has the price of eggs, butter, etc. Interestingly, this pair the shoes laces are appropriate length. My previous two pairs the laces were almost too short to tie comfortably. Would I buy from Zappos again? You betcha! Fast service. Correct order. Excellent return policy. Easy to order. My thanks to all the Zapponians for their help.

This Brooks 4E runs narrower than a New Balance 4E typically runs. Sadly I cannot wear them as the toe box is too small. Something to Keep in mind if you need a wide shoe.

These Brooks shoes were purchased for my husband. He wore them for the first time, today, for our 7+ mile walk. He said that they felt great. The sizing was good, and the comfort of the shoe served him well.

What happened to quality?!? These guys used to be great. Yet only 6 weeks in its coming apart Seriously? For $160?

Very comfortable and lots of support for someone on their feet all day.

My podiatrist suggest the beast since I have plantafaceitus and they have served me well.

They are made great!!!

Works good with full orthotics by removing regular insert.

Be mindful that these shoes run around 1/2 shorter than norm. I always wear a 12 and had to return them for a 12.5 and fix perfecto!!!

My Brooks Beast 20's fit perfectly, even with the major redesign from the Beast 18's. I had room to add a taller insert to correct my severe pronation and fallen arches.

Wonderful arch support

Brooks Beast is the only shoe that relieves my back pain. Really like the new style too.

Only OK would not buy again