Customer Reviews Brooks Beast '20

I've worn the Beast for many years and ran pain-free 500 miles per pair. I noticed a decline with the '16. The '18 was a disaster: immediate problems with fit, stability, and support that resulted in foot and knee problems. Now they're an even worse fit, not at all stable, and they just don't last. The guys at the running store where I buy shoes said they've had so many complaints about the latest models of the Beast that they refuse to stock them anymore. I called an online store and they strongly suggested I try another shoe.

I have worn Brooks "The Beast" since 2012 . I chose them for the excellent support and stability following ACL transplants. The clerk at the footwear shop suggested them after I told him what the orthopedic surgeon wanted to protect my knee. Sadly the changes in the Brooks products and finally The Beast have me searching for a better product. The change in the soles may be a money saver for Brooks but the easily damaged flimsy foam in the two pair of Adrenalines literally chunked off. I cannot imagine who thought these changes equal an improvement. The new Brooks Beasts appear to have the new soles as well. My husband no longer feels they are comfortable. I think the soles lack support and stability. Bad decision Brooks. It will result in loss of sales since they are no longer a good value. It makes me sad. Five Stars...No More.

I have worn Brooks "The Beast" since 2012 . I chose them for the excellent support and stability following ACL transplants. The clerk at the footwear shop suggested them after I told him what the orthopedic surgeon wanted to protect my knee. Sadly the changes in the Brooks products and finally The Beast have me searching for a better product. The change in the soles may be a money saver for Brooks but the easily damaged flimsy foam in the two pair of Adrenalines literally chunked off. I cannot imagine who thought these changes equal an improvement. The new Brooks Beasts appear to have the new soles as well. My husband no longer feels they are comfortable. I think the soles lack support and stability. Bad decision Brooks. It will result in loss of sales since they are no longer a good value. It makes me sad. Five Stars...No More.

I have purchased The Beast loyally for over fifteen years. Every year the design looks uglier, every year the craftsmanship gets less and less, and the durability and quality of the shoe plummets. And every time I purchase it I think, "Well, they seem to be the best shoe out there, so I'll buy them even thought they look worse every year." Not any more. I am done with this shoe. Less than five months old and the sides of the soles are shredding and there are holes starting in the fabric of the foot opening. And the stability and support I remember long ago is nowhere near what it used to be. And to be clear, all I do is walk in these shoes. I am NOT a runner. So, to wrap this up, I will never buy this shoe again.The Beast '20 is a mere shadow of former Beasts of long ago.

Why did you change these shoes so much? I had the 14 and 18. They were so better. Not enough support in the 20's. I will not purchase again.

Why did you change these shoes so much? I had the 14 and 18. They were so better. Not enough support in the 20?s. I will not purchase again.

I have purchased The Beast loyally for over fifteen years. Every year the design looks uglier, every year the craftsmanship gets less and less, and the durability and quality of the shoe plummets. And every time I purchase it I think, "Well, they seem to be the best shoe out there, so I'll buy them even thought they look worse every year." Not any more. I am done with this shoe. Less than five months old and the sides of the soles are shredding and there are holes starting in the fabric of the foot opening. And the stability and support I remember long ago is nowhere near what it used to be. And to be clear, all I do is walk in these shoes. I am NOT a runner. So, to wrap this up, I will never buy this shoe again.The Beast '20 is a mere shadow of former Beasts of long ago.