Customer Reviews Brooks Dyad 11

I have been wearing Brooks Dyad 8--bought 5 pair--which accommodated my orthotics perfectly after removing the insoles. I wear a 7W and have tried the Dyad 9, 10, 11. The toe box of the 9 was was not high enough to accommodate the orthotics after removing the insoles. The Dyad 10 and 11 did not accommodate the orthotics after removing insoles--narrow part of shoe (where arch is) was not wide enough. Very disappointed. Just purchased Saucony size 7.5, not wide, which are fine but not as comfortable as the Dyad 8. The reason I gave one star for Style because it is only manufactured in black. I have one pair of the Dyad 8 left.

I have bunions and need a very wide toe box. I walk in our neighborhood 3 to 3.5 miles every day. After walking in them once, I got a blister on my big right toe. After walking in them again, I was forced to use my knee brace. The shoes were pretty stiff and although I've never returned a pair of shoes after having walked outside in them, I decided I really couldn't use these as my walking shoes. Fortunately I was told I could return them, so they are on their way back to Zappos. I guess I have to stick with New Balance for walking shoes.

The toe box was bigger than previous shoes in the DYAD line. I have been buying this brand and style for several years and this is definitely different. Also when I put my inserts in (which is why I always go for this brand as they work the best with inserts) and walked the shoes squeaked with every step. I have to wear the inserts and squeaky steps don't work for me so they will go back. I did try them without the inserts and they did not squeak, so it is a personal issue this time it seems.

I did not order this sneaker need it returned

I have 2 pairs of Dyad11 by Brooks in dark blue. I really like them. This new pair in black is clearly a half or even a full size too big. I ordered 7, it says 7 but in comparison to my old brooks the new pair is an inch longer. Disappointed.

Runs small narrow and laces way to short, Not for me

The width was much larger than the Dyad 10. Also, the insert was changed. It has much less cushioning than the previous version. Not comfortable. I ordered this also in black and the width is more like the Dyad 10. I will be using a different insert instead of the insert that came with the sneaker.

It has nothing to do with the fit of the shoe. I've worn Dyad's for years. The shoes that I received looked as if they had been worn, and they tried to clean them up. Disappointed in Zappos!