Customer Reviews Brooks Dyad 11

The fit was right but they just didn’t feel comfortable on my feet.

This was my go to for my custom orthotics. The only shoe I could find in a womens EE width that fit my customs . This last year there is a defect in the right shoe at the arch. My orthotics no longer sit right . They pump up and down as I walk and squeak. I have ordered and returned so many pairs hoping it was just a bad batch but no something isn’t right with this model . It’s changed and it’s bad for orthotics wearers

The toe box on the Dyad 11 (extra wide) was super generous, but the shoe was not comfortable. It didn’t feel like it had much cushioning.

I am a fan of Brooks and I purchased the Dyad 11 because I need a neutral shoe that goes well with orthotics. Previosly I used the glycerines. I have purchased 3 Dyad 11. All of them have had extremely disappointing workmanship. The heel seems fall apart on all three shoes I purchased and required some type of coverage. Very disappointing for a well known and respected brand name.

At first I thought these were a dream but as the day progressed the story changed. My feet were screaming by end of day. I have very problematic feet due to old injuries and joint disease. Also flat feet and these shoes seemed to exacerbate the situation. I absolutely loved the wide toe box and they are a pretty shoe , just didn’t work for me. Sad but had to return.

I had high hopes for these sneakers; the other reviews sounded good. And when I opened the box they looked good. But I only had to put one on for a few seconds to know that they were wrong for me - my big toe hit in an odd place and felt uncomfortable - also I could tell the fabric was not going to hold up at that spot. So back they go to Zappos.

Sized true to fit, sleek fit. Good arch support but not very comfortable. Not enough padding for my needs. I normally wear gel Asics which are firm but soft. However, my feet no longer like Asics so I am looking for something new....

I wanted o love them but at first felt great bus as I walked in them the right foot was uncomfortable and it is winter, so the summer with swollen feet is a no go. Mind you have have my own inserts in the shoe.

Please see my attached photo comparing a New Balance women’s size 9 extra wide to pair of Brooks Dyad women’s size 9 extra wide. The Brooks box is shorter and more narrow. These run much smaller. The 9 extra wide is the size of an 8.5 regular. I like a cushioned support, a bit of bounce in my sole. These have some cushion but overall are hard. It’s not easy to find mid-cushion and these aren’t it. If you like light cushion arch support and can order a larger size and width, these might work for you.

Meh. The outside bottom of my feet end up hurting in these shoes. They don’t feel as supportive as my others, even with my fancy inserts.

I tend to supinate so thought this would keep me from doing so. It forces pronation and was painful to my lateral foot and ankle. Also had less cushioning than the other Brooks shoes I’ve tried (Ghost, addiction).

I am a long time Ghost wearer but not a runner. I have flat feet and wear a women’s 9 wide. I think my old ones lost so much cushion that they started giving me plantar fasciitis. I tried these cause the Ghost 13 and 14 wides were too narrow and these came in extra wide. These felt very uncomfortable compared to Ghosts. I decided to try men’s Ghost in a 7.5 wide (equivalent to a woman’s 9 extra wide) and they were the winner.

My usual size is 8EE. First ordered Dyad beetroot in recommended 7.5EE but the width was tight on bunion area. I then ordered 8EE, but the shoe was truly a size too long. Yet, the width was still pinched. Too bad—because these are so pretty and I was trying to venture beyond New Balance.

This shoe is not cushy at all and is very stiff.

Width was perfect. I wanted to love these but they are just too heavy. Almost 3 oz more than the Brooks Revel 4. Why?