Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

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Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I love these shoes. I am a bigger runner (6'4 210lbs) so my body takes a bit of a pounding, and these shoes offer the most support of any other shoe I have tried. I switch to the Trance 2 yrs ago and They just get better every year. I won't wear another shoe.

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I've been running since 1992, off and on but mostly on. Over that span I've ranged from averaging 30 miles per week down to stretches of 10-15 miles per month. I've raced for years at a time and then not raced for years at a time. I'm not a small guy, I've weighed between 190 and 230 in that time span. I mention all that to tell you that over the past 20+ years I have only been compelled to write a shoe review twice. Late 90's with the second generation AirMax, and now with the Brooks Trance 12. I am currently at about 12-15 miles per week and have put about 40 miles on these shoes. Hardly a large sample size but holy cow they have been the most comfortable miles I have run in I cannot remember how long. Five years maybe? More? I cannot remember ever wearing a shoe where it occurred to me how comfortable the heel strike was. I mean, I NEVER think about or notice that stuff but it is noticeable in this shoe. I am a mild overpronator with average arches and have suffered bouts of plantar fasciitis in the (distant) past. I am old enough that my aches have aches and my stock position in Pfizer is paying off handsomely with my usage of Advil. And yet these shoes have extended my comfort factor by a large amount, which means I can run bigger chunks at a time. I've ordered several pairs and now hope that some whippersnapper at Brooks does not decide to change this shoe in the next six months because "it's due for a change". Please, leave this one as-is for awhile!

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I run about 20 miles over 5-6 days per week. I have run in Brooks Adrenalines for the last 10 years and was happy. I decided to try these because I match the ROADRUNNERSPORTS guideline that says to use a Stability+ shoe. I'm very happy I did, I used to have a slight hip pain and now I have none. I thought the shoe might feel heavy, but it runs light. The cushioning is effective.

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

good stuff. It is a good trainer for someone putting on a lot of miles.

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I upgraded from a Trance 10 to a Trance 12 after waiting too long to do so. The 12 is an extremely well made training show that provides excellent cushioning and moderate support. I am a heel striker and this shoe holds up nicely.

This shoe runs true to size and is a little narrower than the Trance 10's were. I have a wider foot than average, but this model comes in just one width. The toebox is just a tad too narrow to be perfect for me, but it is workable.

This is a shoe to buy if you intend on doing long runs, tend to be a heavier runner, and want to use them for trainers. For speed work they are a bit too heavy.

I like shoes with superior cushioning, and ones that come with a serious bounce. This shoe meets that need, although you get more bounce from a Nike Lunar Glide+. I also tried on a Hurricane, which I was impressed with. But the Brooks seem like they are made to last, which is why I went with them. i put upgraded footbeds in them to improve their bounce. Brooks seems to have weaned me off of my love of Asics.

After several long runs my impressions of this shoe have been confirmed.

I would rate these shoes actually at 4 1/2 stars, and note that they run a little narrower than I like them. But not a full size narrower.

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I RUN 7 MILES THREE OR FOUR DAYS A WEEK AND THIS SHOE IS PERFECT

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I purchased these shoes a few weeks back and I am happy with them. I am relatively new to running, but I like these shoes better then my hurricane 14's because at times the Sauconys felt a bit clunky. While the trance is a stability shoe and fits more like a neutral shoe while still giving you what you need for support. These shoes however are heavier then the hurricanes that to me is the biggest draw back.

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

This is my second pair of Brooks. The fit is true. I run about 3 miles every day on paved roads. My last pair lasted just over 14 months; even though I kept running on them for nearly 24 months.

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

58 Year Old Walker who walks about 30 miles per week. Had knee and ankle pain and these shoes have calmed down the pain significantly.

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

Picked up a pair of the Trance 12's as I've been with this shoe a long time. My last pair were the Trance 10's and so far I feel like this is a much better shoe. It's less clunky than the 10's and feels a little lighter. I've had them out on runs of 3, 3.5, 4.5, and a 10K and I have no complaints. These shoes offer great support for heavier runners (6', 205 lbs), but are still great shoes for tempo training and speed work. The only downside I found thus far is that the green color in the photo is a little misleading and appears much darker online than when they arrived. The green color is much more neon, Day-Glo green than I was expecting. So far, I am very pleased with my purchase and would likely buy these shoes again. Hope that helps!

Comments about Mens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

Very comfortable shoe. Cushioning and support is excellent. Would like more color choices,but not a deal breaker.