Customer Reviews Brooks Ariel '20

Overall, a comfortable shoe with good motion control for a very flat footed runner. The heel cup is a little more shallow then previous versions of this shoe, which took some getting used to. The shoelaces are oddly stretchy and required some relacing and retying to get the best fit.

After total knee replacement this shoe was perfect after I added a Dr. Scholl's float on air insole.

I love ariel shoes, none left in my size.

I purchased these on the advice of my podiatrist to help with arch support. The shoes were stiff at first, but after wearing consistently my feet felt good and the arch support has significantly reduced my foot pain.

Always comfortable and supportive.

Very sturdy shoe and fairly comfortable to support my extra wide width feet. The only down side is the shoe doesn't keep my left heel snug enough, so there's very minor slippage and that is slightly annoying.

Needs to be all leather uppers .

Very comfortable and supportive but the heel always wants to fold down when I put them on.

This is the second pair of this style that I have purchased. I wear them for exercising and walking. They are very comfortable and supportive from the first time I put them on. My only concern was that the back heel portion feels like it collapses a bit when I put the shoe on, but the pair I bought six months ago has held up well in this regard to I guess it is fine.

My normal shoe size is 8 medium. Due to flat feet, I've been wearing Ariel's for many years and I usually size up to 8.5 medium. However, I had to get size 9 medium when I purchased 2 pairs of Ariel 16s. I did not get the Ariel 18s so I don't know if the sizing changed but it was time to replace the Ariel 16s. I was checking the Brooks website frequently because the website was sold out in my size. In early March 2022, I ordered the Ariel 20 in size 9 medium but found it was too big, so it got returned. I then quickly ordered Ariel 20 in size 8.5 medium in black/blue and this size was a perfect fit. I primarily use the Ariel 20 for 3 mile walks every other day and the comfort is great. I liked the black/blue Ariel 20 so much that I tried to order another pair. But Brooks Running is having supply chain issues and the website was sold out. The Brooks customer service rep recommended I try the Addiction GTS 15 and also suggested the Fleet Feet website for Ariel 20s. I ordered the Addiction GTS 15 but returned it because there was not enough arch support for my flat feet. I was able to order a 2nd pair of Ariel 20s in size 8.5 medium in oyster/grape from the Fleet Feet website. Overall: 5 stars for the Ariel 20 for fit, sizing and color (love the black shoe); 1 star for supply chain problems (recommend that you check the Brooks site frequently for your size).

I have been wearing the sneaker for at least six years and I wear them daily after having Planters fasciitis and a bone spur in one of my feet. I what are the pair last month that I thought were black but they ended up being navy so I think Ill just order another pair or two since I dont know when these are going to be discontinued and I just read the reviews on the new model 23 and didnt find them favorable. Its too bad when they change a style too much that its not consistent with the last model comfort wise. When will this model go out of stock because if its soon Ill probably buy another two pairs since they are on sale . Nothing worse than having a shoe you depend on going out of stock.

I've been wearing the Ariel since 2011 or 2012. While the support seems to still the be there the cushioning seems to be lacking. The shoe sole also feels more rounded. I don't feel like I'm standing flat. It feels like it takes more balance than prior models Also the shoe doesn't seem as sturdy. I don't why they cost so much when there is so little material, especially compared to years prior. I will still buy these though as they are the only shoe that helps keep my pain to a minimum

I?ve been wearing the Ariel since 2011 or 2012. While the support seems to still the be there the cushioning seems to be lacking. The shoe sole also feels more rounded. I don?t feel like I?m standing flat. It feels like it takes more balance than prior models Also the shoe doesn?t seem as sturdy. I don?t why they cost so much when there is so little material, especially compared to years prior. I will still buy these though as they are the only shoe that helps keep my pain to a minimum

These shoes are very comfortable and fit perfectly. I have plantar fasciitis and nearly flat feet, so I need shoes that support me and provide comfort. Only thing I wish is that the insole was a little harder to maintain the pressure I need on my arch. After about a year, the insole looses it's form (I have bought other Brooks and this happened). Other than that - freaking great shoe