Comments about Womens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I run about 30-32 miles a week and replace my shoes at 350 miles. I have to say these are the best shoes I have ever ran in.

Comments about Womens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I've been running in Brooks since the 1970s. The Vantage used to be so great. Then the company deteriorated. Then the company came back. Then there was the Trance...okay!!! It felt kind of like the Vantage Supreme on the road. Now, every year,the Trance gets a little worse..unnecessary fitting modifications, narrowing toe box,sleezy materials beginning to return.less cushioning on roads, etc. . I ran marathons during the 70s and 80s, then 10k distances. Now I still run every day, shorter distances. I count on Brooks to keep me going...I am really disappointed in this shoe.And it is EXPENSIVE! Less glitz and a better shoe, Brooks! I am still digging out my old Vantage Supremes because the Trance is going downhill.

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Fighting plantar fasciitis for over 6mos. This shoe got me back out on the road!SO sad it will be endangered SOOOON

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After several different purchases from Road Runner, I finally found my favorite jogging shoe. I agree with the other reviewer who had to go up one whole size, rather than a usual 1/2. I went up only a 1/2 and prefer it that way, but my toes are very close. In comparison, the ASICS Gel Kayano 19 and 20s have at least a full thumb length more, which was too long for me. The arch support is excellent and holds true under the forefoot/toes, which has been hard to find. Only caution is this foot feels narrower than any I've tried. I don't believe I could wear an insert unless I did go up a whole size rather than a 1/2. I have an average arch and fairly narrow foot and still the shoes were very fitted. Worked perfect for me. I am a beginning jogger 3 days a week and walk about 3-4 miles per day also. I purchased the purple/yellow/white and can't wait to get the pk/black also when the time comes!!

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Great shoes! Have switched from Arial to these.

Comments about Womens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

I am the captain of my high school cross team and we have a pretty rigorous training routine. THese shoes are AMAZING! I have issues with my shins and my quads and these shoes helped me with those immensely. My problems basically solved themselves because these shoes were so supportive and really kept my arches supported.

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I am in love with the Brooks Trance 12! After running in the Asics GT 2000 for a few years, and loving those, I decided to try out Brooks! I am so so glad I made the switch! The quality of the shoe is phenomenal! I run about 15-20 miles a week, and my feet never hurt or feel tired after a run! I have never written a review for a product, but these shoes are just so wonderful that I had to this time!!!

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I have a lot of I.T. Issues and knee problems but this shoe has really helped me to train without further injury.
I feel these shoes give me stability and I can wear them for a variety of sports.
I use them with orthotic inserts.

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I use the shoes for road running. I run half-marathons and train 35-45 miles per week, primarily on roads, occasionally on trails. Sometimes I go hiking on trails, too. Since I started wearing this shoe (a couple years ago), I haven't had shin splints. I used to wear a different shoe, but I constantly had shin splints. I had no idea they were due to the shoe I was wearing until I decided to try the Trance and my shin splints were gone after about 2 weeks. The only thing I don't like about them is that my feet get sweaty when I run.

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I am training for my first half marathon in September and needed new running shoes with great stability and comfort and this shoe is perfect! What a difference it's made in my comfort while running and how my legs and feet feel after. LOVE them!

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I walk/run every other day for 30 mins for exercise. I work on concrete- standing and walking 8 hours 5 days a week. I walk at least 25 miles a week at work and these shoes help lessen my plantar fasciitis pain. I have to buy a new pair every 3 months because my feet start to get sore, that's the only bummer about these shoes.

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fit like a glove first time! no wearing in period. very comfortable, good cushion.

Comments about Womens Brooks Trance 12 Running Shoe:

Fits well. Moulded to foot, light to lift, but there when you land. Well done. Had been fitted with Trance 10, and loved them. Store had moved me up to a 9 from my usual size of 8 1/2. Couldn't wear the 11, tried a 9 in the 12 and it was too big. Looked at the Brooks site, they said if wearing the trance 10, in a 9, an 8 1/2 would fit. AND IT DID.

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I already wear a half size up in Brooks shoes, but this iteration of Trance required a full size larger.

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I needed a good stability shoe for the sand. Great sand running shoe!

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I just don't care how they widen out. I bought the b width, but they just widen out too much. I never had this problem with my other Brooks.

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These shoes make my run (I go 2-3 miles every other day) much more enjoyable - like I'm bouncing off the ground!

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These shoes are awesome! I ran with them right out of the box and needed no break-in time. I have flat feet and the arch support is rather good. The shoes are breathable and lightweight. They hold the rear of my foot stable without being too controlling. The color is cool and the overall performance of the shoe is excellent. I will defianetly be buying another pair!

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I have a hard foot to fit. I don't have great arches, but I'm not flat-footed either. Also, I have sensitive feet. Many shoes irritate my feet or ankles. I always feel sorry for the shoe salesperson that has to go through all my trials and errors. However, these shoes work for me. I used to run, but at 67 I mostly walk 3 miles, 5 x's a week and use the gym for weight training. I think these shoes would be good for running, if I could still run. I came off of a New Balance shoe and it was terrible. It made my feet rotate outward. The new shoes just hold my feet in great alignment. My only negative, is that for me the shoe runs just a wee bit narrow...but not so much that it hurts...and I think a larger size would have been way too large.

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The shoe doesn't bend or breath. . I've never had pain in my feet or skins. Now both are throbbing. The salesperson talked me into pads for the shoes, which I explained I don't like. I waited to long to return, or I'd take them back.

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Struggling with bursitis in tailor's bunion, plantar fascitis, and pronation issues.

These shoes were the cadillac of the choices, but knew my feet were worth it.

They did not disappoint! Springy, supportive, and oh so comfortable...right out of the box. Walked for miles on day one, and did not have a single issue.

They are good looking, and cute too.

Looking forward to getting back into running with them.

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I began running last year when I started getting sore knees and back, due to my overpronouncation. I went to a shoe store to get fitted (with my shoe dog list in hand so I could compare) and Brooks Trance is what they fitted me with. I came home and ordered them. I ran the rest of the year injury free. I love these shoes. I am on my second pair this year, running 20 miles+ with them a week.

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This shoe is amazing. After 4 knee surgeries my legs and knees were extremely fragile. I have tried countless shoes. I worked out in the adrenalines which were extremely great for support but definitely not enough cushioning. I put these shoes on and omg! Best brooks shoe ever!! Even had to by amother pair.

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I moved to the 12's in January 2013 after I set a 5 mile race PR in my Trance 11's and officially retired them. At first, I didn't like the 12's. I felt like they were heavier than the 11's and it felt like I was running in shoe boxes rather than shoes. After 25 miles, I nixed them for the Brooks Adrenaline 13's. I wound up training in the GTS 13's for 3 months for a half marathon and 10 mile road race. Once I started getting into longer runs of 8-13 miles, my feet were hurting a lot. It hit me that my feet were missing the extra cushioning aka "running on clouds." I recently brought the Trance 12s back into the mix and my feet couldn't be happier. I rotate them with my Adrenalines during the week and only use my trance 12's on my weekend long run.

I do need to wear arch inserts because I am a high arched runner that pronates mildly on my left foot. Other than that, the "heavy" feeling is starting to go away as I rack up the miles and my foot pain has stopped. My only wish is that Brooks would vamp up the colors (like what the Glycerin 11's look like!) Maybe the 13's will be bright, snazzy colors!

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I bought these because I was having problems with the Gel Kayano 19's and knee pain. These shoes are pretty good stability shoes but I did get some inserts for them because they're pretty stiff. I run 45-50 mpw on paved surfaces and some all-weather track so we'll see if they hold up as I've only been in them for a week.

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I wanted to wait awhile before writing this review on my favorite brooks line;), just to be sure they didn't accidentally ruin them with their "updates". Well, 1.5 months and 2 half marathons later, I think it's safe to say this is STILL my go-to shoe! It took a couple of weeks to adjust to the new Trance 12, as I continued to rotate them with the trance 11, but I didn't need to break them in or anything. I just couldn't figure out if I liked them or not because they felt so different from the trance 11! And so the story goes.......I fell in love. They're much lighter and allow my feet to breathe better than the previous model. I love the rounded toe box too (which may make them seem "smaller" to some people). I ordered my regular size and as always, I had no issues running 9 miles in them the first day :).

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I work out at the gym and love how this shoe feels with my inserts. I have a high arch so the only thing that could make this shoe better is a little more arch support. I have hip and ankle issues and the first time I put these shoes on with the inserts all the ankle pain went away. As a result my hip problem is improved.

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I have never written a shoe review but had to for these.I am a marathon runner and have put put in a lot of miles over the past 13 years and 30+ marathons. I have orthotics and pronation issues, and the right shoes make all the difference for me. . I've worn Saucony Hurricaines for years, switched (back to) the Asics Gel Kayano, and then found the Brooks Trance 12. I am so, so happy with them. They are stable, well cushioned, light, and nice looking. Whoever figured how how to keep the tongue of the shoe from sliding to the side should get an award. If they were offered in a wide, I might try that option, but my wide feet do fine with thin socks. I have found my match. Brooks, please don't change them!

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I went in to replace my worn-out Saucony Hurricanes and the employee at the running store strongly recommended I try these shoes. When first trying them on, they felt great. Very lightweight and cushiony. But when I ran in them, the issues arose. I felt as if the shoe was trying to overcorrect my normal pronation, and putting a lot of pressure on the upper-outside of my feet which felt raw during/after running. In addition, this threw off the arch support that my high arches need. The overcorrection also gave me knee pain. The shoe feels too narrow for my larger-than-average feet. When doing lunges, my big toes were scrunched against the front of the shoe, so it also feels as if these shoes may run a half size too small. I gave these shoes the good college try, but ended up returning them and going back to the Hurricanes. I guess Brooks shoes just don't like me (the Adrenaline gave me shin splints).

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walk lots of miles; feel great with insoles I purchased; definitely would buy again