Customer Reviews Brooks Beast '20
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Customer Fit Survey:
88%"Felt true to size"
89%"Felt true to width"
72%"Moderate arch support"
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Last resort, sports store where I usually purchase this item we’re out of stock.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Bring back the old Beast stability. Shoes are critically important for me to remain pain-free (back and legs). For 15 years at least, I've made sure to buy the most stable shoes; New Balance 990s, then the 2040 lineup - before finding the Beast a few years ago. They were amazing. They lasted significantly longer than my 2040s (which died like clockwork every 3 months), were a great price, good weight, and a good design. Sadly that is gone with the Beast 20. I felt pain in my back, and tightness in my legs immediately when putting them on. For some this may not be as noticeable, for me unfortunately it is. The stability is critical. I'm going to the store today to get NBs again. That said, I do really like the design of the new shoe (the black covering). My ideal shoe would be the Beast 18 stability technology, with the Beast 20 covering design. Please Brooks, revert back to the heritage and stability of the Beast lineup. It had really been a game-changer for me. - Dan
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Love the overall feel of the shoe. Very comfortable right out of the box. The arch support and toe room are perfect for my narrow feet. Love these shoes and will buy again.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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My girlfriend recommended me to buy this buy. I stand and work all day so I was expecting it to give comfort to my feet but after using them for a week these shoes are one of the uncomfortable shoes I ever bought. The sole of the shoe feels very hard and is not comfortable at all especially the price that you are paying for it.
Samp,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Fit well and they are comfortable. Easy to keep clean. Fair price considering the quality of the shoe compared to all others I have tried. Only problem was that one toe box developed a permanent dent which detracts from the overall look.
DennisM,
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Brooks Beasts never disappoint. They fit perfectly and ready to hit the road.
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Fit great, unfortunately the tip of the sole has already come off and started tearing away from the shoe.
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Needed 1/2 size LARGER than 8 month old 2020 Beast that are Black in color. New grey with red stripe much better looking in person compared with photos! Same fit, only shoe I will ever buy!
I'd also recommend:
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Brooks makes great shoes.
My previous purchase was Under Armor shoes because Brooks was not available and I really regretted it.
From now on, I plan to just order Brooks
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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What I expected .. good looking shoe .. fits perfect .. light weight .. stylish .. have received compliments from others..
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
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My third pair of Beasts. Very comfortable shoes and great for running!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Glad I order the black in a 2e. The 2 lighter shades work great in d, but not the black.
Rotating three pairs daily. 13-22k a day. Walking/all day.
Patrick, Zappos Customer,
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I like what you've done with the bottom string and the third eye in the center. Is don't like the cut out at the he top lace.. I'm sure it will start to fray from the lace rubbing ng on it! This is my third pair of the Beast shoe. I've gotten two other Brooks styles and other brands, and the Beast is my favorite..I have lower back/hip pain and this shoe makes walking possible for me. It's a cool looking shoe. Is light and comfortable.
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Wearing these has helped with no more tired legs at the end of the day!
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I l this shoe. The new color scheme is a great change.
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Lked the cloud-like foam. The tongue hurt my ankles
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I have purchased five pair of the Brooks Beast in the past four years at $ 160 apiece. This most recent version design is ok, but a drop off from the 2019 and 2018 versions. They feel pretty good all and all. I am disappointed though by the quality of the fabric of my two most recent purchases. After 4 or 5 months, the front top area of the sneaker starts to fray and show distinct wear and ripping which looks bad and makes them unwearable after a time other than for working in the yard and such. I would typically use my sneakers for general walking and as a casual dress sneaker but cannot do so anymore because of this fraying condition. I am not inclined to purchase this shoe again at this time. Thank you.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
This is my first time buying Brooks based on many recommendations, and the Beast 20 was good for the first few weeks, but now the shoes I bought in July are already coming apart and uncomfortable. Very disappointing.
EthanM,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I purchased The Beast about 4 months ago. Love the feel. Wonderful for relief of my arch pain. Wear them daily. Unfortunately, I absolutley hate the mesh tops. My big toe on each foot started breaking through about a month ago, and now, is totally broken through on each. I'm too embarassed to wear them in public, so need to toss them.
MarkF,
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These shoes did not work for me. The toe area bothered me, so I had to return them. Easy to return and I purchased another brand thru Zappos. I did get many compliments for the look of the Brooks shoe.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance 1080 VII
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Perfect fit
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I am very disappointed with this shoe. I have worn Brooks Beast brand shoes for well over 20 years. This last style is the worst one I have ever worn. The upper is way to soft with no support. The stretchy laces make the shoe have too much give and my feet slides forward in the shoe and hit the end. The shape makes the shoes a little short. I wear orthotics and need support for overpronating. My podiatrist has always recommended this shoe. I have ordered a couple of other brands of shoes to find a better shoe. Plus the color choices for the Beast are boring now and the shoe is very expensive. What a total waste of tons of money. I was fine with spending extra money for Brooks but not any more.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I'm not a 'review writer' but I wanted to add my two cents.
The Brooks Beast has been my shoe for many years. Like the other reviewers, I agree, this model (BB '20) is less supportive. The sole bends when I walk in a way that the other models never have. I am never aware of my feet when I wear a 'Beast', which is why I wear them, but with model BB'20, I am.
I really hope that Brooks goes back to the older, more supportive, more rigid construction. There are plenty of shoes out there which are light and bend with the ground. If you wear a Beast, you wear it because it is supportive enough for all day walking and you never feel the ground. For me, no joke, it's part shoe, part public service.
I hope it comes back.
To clarify, it's not 'uncomfortable' which is why I gave it 3 stars. But in the past they were magic. I would like the magic back please.
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Love my Beasts, been wearing them for years!
I typically wear a 4E in my Beasts, but the 4E in the Beast 20s were too wide for me.
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Great shoes and great customer service from Zappos!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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