Customer Reviews Brooks Bedlam 2

The back top curved in and rubbed a blister on the outside of my achilles area, both feet, even with thick socks. Tongue was uncomfortable but I got used to it after a mile or so.

I LOVE these shoes!! Context - I've been running in the Nike Pegasus (a neutral shoe) since 1987. Literally, I've run in every iteration of the shoe. This is my first Brooks and I am COMPLETELY smitten! I've got a wonky foot/gait. While flat footed, I somehow manage to supinate. Because of that, I've always run in a neutral shoe. I ran a half marathon back in November and have been suffering from ankle pain. I wasn't sure if it was an injury or not. Did PT, problem solved around pace to offset pain, ice, repeat. Still, pain when I ran. Purchased these babies, went for a run and experienced ZERO pain!! I was ELATED!!! I'm a Brooks girl for life! Excited to try the new version coming out next month too.

These are a great upgrade from the Launches I had been wearing for years. I was starting to have some foot and leg pain after running, so I took the quiz and was recommended Bedlam. I love them. Same great brooks happy feet feeling with some additional stability which I now need. Also love the sock and semi-attached tongue. Great running shoe to increase your mileage.

Love the space around the toes and feels like a sock. The heel is a little high and the first few times running in them caused the back of my ankle to rub raw. Now running with mole skin in place. Overall my legs, calfs,and knees feel good when running in these shoes.

I took the online quiz and these were recommended. I was fit for shoes in person my last 2 running shoe purchases and ended up not feeling they were great. I needed new shoes because I was experiencing ankle and calf pains every single run. My first run in these shoes was the first run I've had in a very long time without ANY ankle/calf pain. I don't even have to wear the ankle compression sleeves I usually wear every run. I've run 4 times so far (3-4 miles each run) with these shoes and still feeling good. My only issue is that they give my ankles blisters. Which I was warned about ahead of time by reading the reviews. So far covering with band aids has worked but I'm hoping this goes away once I break the shoes in.

I have worn Brooks both for work and for running for years, and I am generally extremely happy with them. I like the stability of the Bedlam 2 but have been having blister problems on the back of my foot. I'm hoping it will resolve as I break them in.

These are comfortable, but if I wear my thicker Bombas socks to avoid blisters on my ankles, they're a bit too tight towards the front of the shoe. I think it's because of the way the inline lace holes are, they don't allow you to loosen. At least now I know why my feet started going numb.

I could not walk 10 feet in these shoes let alone run 10 miles. The stiff top of the heels digs into your ankle. It actually slants towards your leg. The footbed seemed comfortable but there is no way I can run with something rubbing my heel.

These are great shoes except they squeak with my orthotics inside.

Best fitting shoe I've ever owned. Lightweight with great support.

These shoes look great with Jeans and are extremely comfortable for 12 hour shifts on your feet.

I like the support this shoe gives as well as it puts a spring in my step :)

My wife requested a pair of Brooks after seeing how happy I am with mine... We've converted her!

These are my favorite running pair. I love the look and design. Get so many compliments. Many have had issues with the high heel and rubbing. I too had an issue but found after a few runs it breaks in and softens up. I would suggest walking in them first to break in for a day to avoid blisters. I run 5-7 miles per day and these are best.

I expected my knees to hurt after my first run in these, but they didn't. I can't remember the last time that happened. Now I can't wait to go again.

Very comfortable! I ordered a half size up from my previous brooks shoes and they feel so much better on my feet! I can run nonstop in these.

I love them. They feel great and I love the way they look on my feet.

This shoe has been a life saver. Great support while I'm on my feet 12 hours a day. I've gone through lots of shoes in my lifetime and this is the best my feet have ever felt. They offer great support and the pain in my feet has significantly decreased. Awesome investment and I'd recommend to anyone looking for supporting shoes. I typically wear a 7.5 wide. I sized up to 8 and they fit comfortably!