Customer Reviews Brooks Ariel '20

I bought these for a plantar fasciitis condition. These shoes were comfy but really made my foot supinate. Had to return them.

I have been buying Brooks beast/ariel for 25=30 years. They are getting worse every generation.

Brooks Folks, I will continue to purchase new Ariel's because of their arch support. HOWEVER, my old Brooks 18's with a worn out tread offer significantly superior arch support. Overall, it has made me frustrated and disappointed that the quality and support offered by this model has gone steadily downhill since made my first purchase so many years ago that I cannot remember. Additionally, the shoe top has gotten thinner and thinner, thus providing inferior protection again the cold weather. Do you have another model with more aggressive arch support? thanks

Brooks Folks, I will continue to purchase new Ariel's because of their arch support. HOWEVER, my old Brooks 18's with a worn out tread offer significantly superior arch support. Overall, it has made me frustrated and disappointed that the quality and support offered by this model has gone steadily downhill since made my first purchase so many years ago that I cannot remember. Additionally, the shoe top has gotten thinner and thinner, thus providing inferior protection again the cold weather. Do you have another model with more aggressive arch support? thanks

This is the third pair of Brooks shoes I have ordered online, size 8 (US). I loved my first two pairs...fit perfectly; comfortable wearing them all day. I was able to walk my daily 5 miles with them from the moment I put them on. The recent pair of shoes (size 8, US) is about 1/2 inch shorter than the other pairs. My legs feel tired if I wear them for more than a few hours. I have worn them about four times, hoping that this will change. So far, no change. Disappointed as they were pricey.

So glad you asked about this shoe as I have been thinking of writing to you, This was my first Brook purchase. Originally I thought it would just take some time to get them "broken in". After the third try, still wasn't convinced that this was the shoe for me. I checked some of the reviews of other shoes and came across Brooks Addiction. Lots of good feedback. Many cautioned to order a half size larger so I did that to be fair. Well I love them. I even purchased the same shoe in black. So now I have two out of three that I wear. Janice

No colors to choose never have them in my size. Need to make more. Not happy getting same colors over & over. Disappointing new ones never come out. Seriously you need to make more of these shoes and more colors. I can?t wear ghost and those are all over the place and lots of colors.

I started having difficulty with plantar fasciitis after wearing these for several weeks. I wasn?t aware that it was the lack of support in the shoe which exacerbated the issue. The Ariel 18 was a superior shoe. I had 5 pairs. Loved them. No problems with feet or knees. Please bring back the 18?s!!

Heals are awful. No support and crush down every time I put these on.. if it wasn't for the bad quality of the heal this would have gotten five stars.. price point high for quality.

Not the same as years past. My podiatrist recommended Ariels but now I don't think he would. They removed all the support fir heel spur sufferers. There's no "cage" on back heel for added support. They feel cheap now.

What happened to these sneakers??? I've been wearing Brooks Ariels for many years. I wear them constantly and typically replace every six months. This pair immediately felt off to me. Not as much support, flimsy and just not right. I still have older models that I wear for gardening and there is a big difference. Now I need to find a new brand.

What happened to these sneakers??? I?ve been wearing Brooks Ariels for many years. I wear them constantly and typically replace every six months. This pair immediately felt off to me. Not as much support, flimsy and just not right. I still have older models that I wear for gardening and there is a big difference. Now I need to find a new brand?.

I ordered because I loved my Ariel 18s. These have the cheapest backs ever!! I have to pry my foot in every time because the backs would bend down. Very disappointed because they were very expensive & quality was not there. They have a great appearance though & once they are on your feet they are good.

I ordered because I loved my Ariel 18s. These have the cheapest backs ever!! I have to pry my foot in every time because the backs would bend down. Very disappointed because they were very expensive & quality was not there. They have a great appearance though & once they are on your feet they are good.

It was suggested last Fall after seeing a physical therapist to go to a certain store in town that carried your shoes. I did really like how they felt on my feet except the material around the left shoe big toe area was coming apart after a month. The place I went to was great and they called me in January once a new pair arrived. I noticed the same thing going on with the 2nd pair but I didn't want to " complain" again so here it is in June and the cloth on the left shoe again is coming apart so bad that I will need to look for another shoe. The shoe itself was comfortable but I'm thinking that it shouldn't be falling apart like that especially with the cost of it. I noticed problems with the wear after about a month which would've been in February. I just looked on here to see if anyone else had similar issues so I didn't think it was just me. Sounds like the previous styles were sturdier. Thank you!

No support for ankle and no stability. Returned to Brooks

Supportive but too heavy and clunky for me.