Customer Reviews

Brooks Men's Beast ( sz. 13.0, White/Blue/Gold/Silver : Width - D - Medium )

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I went through every brand of running shoes . I am tall and have a large frame and I tend to go through running shoes rather quickly. When I discovered Brooks about 4 years ago it was Heaven sent. Yes these shoes are expensive compared to others but you get your moneys' worth and hey spend money are your feet! We abuse them everyday. They suppport my whole foot and I have not lost any toenails as with others. I now run for fitness and not races. These shoes last me about 6 months. So if you are in searching mode I HIGHLY recommend these shoes.

I have had problems with my feet because of over pronation and these shoes have been a great help!!!

For the last several years I have been purchasing the New Balance 2000 and 2001 running shoe. I do not do really any running at all, but the comfort of those shoes really help with my ankle problems. I decided to try the Brooks Beast to get away from the high price of the New Balance 2001. I have defiantly got my money's worth in the comfort of the brooks shoe.

This is a great shoe. I have some seriously flat feet, and until I got these shoes running was absolutely impossible. I'd go about 1/4 mile before I'd start getting horrendous pains all over my feet and shins. Once I slipped into these, I noticed an immediate difference even just walking around. For once in my life: No pain! I wear them every chance I get, and running is easy now.

There are a few problems though that should be mentioned. First, the base is so wide that running over uneven terrain (like stepping up onto or down from street curbs) can be difficult. This shoe has caused me to sprain my ankle badly twice. Part of the reason is because it is so stiff that if you land on an edge of the sole with enough force to roll onto the side, it will roll HARD and fast. This is not a problem on smooth dry surfaces, but be extra careful on wet surfaces, stairs or grass. Absolutely do not play basketball, football or any kind of sport that involves jumping or lateral movement in this shoe. Like I said if you hit an edge, you are gonna be in serious pain and have a purple swollen foot.

It is made in China, but it is very durable. Both my pairs have lasted over a year and have probably 600-700 miles between them.

Update (3/26/2009)
I was running the Brooks Beast for awhile, but I switched to a better shoe. If you like the Beast, try the New Balance MR1123. It doesn't have the edge-strike=ankle-roll issue I described above, it's noticeably more cushioned and it's made in the USA. Unfortunately, the MR1123 is also more expensive. The Beast is a good shoe, but the New Balance will change your religion. It made a believer out of me.

I love this shoe becuase its wide and very supportive. I ran with the orignal Beast which was good but heavy and over the years the've take some of the bulk out and it feels as light as any other shoe. Unbelievable price too!

I've been buying Brooks Beast for about 7 years now. The best running shoe I've ever owned. I think these are recommend for bigger runners and/or motion control (but I'm no expert). I'm 6'2", 215-ish, 13W foot, run several times a week, and ran a marathon in Beast. I haven't found another shoe that fits as well or provides appropriate cushioning and motion control.

It's a quality shoe but maybe not as supportive as the previous models. The insole seems a bit soft but I still like the shoe just not as much as previous models.

This shoe holds up well under my 210 pound frame. The shoe also supports my orthotics well and fits perfectly (I am actually about a size 12 1/2). I still think this is the best heavy duty shoe for the money.

The Beast is the best shoe for me. Being heavier than most heavy runners (260 pounds), the support and cushioning is very important. I've been running in the Beast shoes for several years now and haven't had any problems. These shoes arrived on time and were the correct size and color.

The Beast literally saved my knees. After years of MCL pain and subpatellar grinding as well as pain when running, I was ready to go have my knees checked by an ortho doc. Then I bought the Beast at a local shoe store. After wearing them one week, I noticed my knee pain dropping dramatically. After 2 months of wearing them, just walking around, my problems are all but gone (my feet don't hurt at the end of the day either).
I have very flat feet, external rotation (duck feet), and pronate.
If you are similar and have not tried these, do it now. I want to buy 15 pairs to last me a long time in case they stop making them or change them.