We've tested over 30+ Brooks shoes and it's official: these are the best

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The video provides clear, categorized recommendations for different types of runners, addressing a common pain point of choice paralysis. By highlighting specific models for distinct needs (walking, cushioning, support) and offering a general recommendation for beginners, it offers tangible value and positions Brooks as a reliable brand for various running needs.

Summary

This video reviews the best Brooks running shoes, categorizing them by use case: walking (Ghost Max), cushioned running (Glycerin), and arch support (Adrenaline GTS). It highlights the Ghost as a good starting point for beginners.

Structure

1Introduction and overview of Brooks shoes
2Recommendation for walking shoes: Brooks Ghost Max
3Recommendation for cushioned running shoes: Brooks Glycerin
4Recommendation for arch support: Brooks Adrenaline GTS
5Recommendation for beginners: Brooks Ghost
6Call to action for questions

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Brooks is one of the best sneaker brands out there ... but it can definitely be overwhelming deciding which shoe is right for you. Our reporter Harry Rabinowitz has tested dozens of pairs over the years, and we asked him to round up the absolute best of the best for all levels. What did we miss? #brooks #brookssneakers #bestbrooksrunningshoes #bestbrookssneakersforrunning #bestbrooksshoesforwalking

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The video showcases and discusses three specific models of Brooks running shoes: the Ghost Max for walking, the Glycerin for cushioned running, and the Adrenaline GTS for arch support. The Brooks brand logo is visible on the shoes.

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Let us know in the comments if you have questions about any of these shoes or any other Brooks shoes that didn't make the cut, and we'll get back to you.

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selected We've tested over 30+ Brooks shoes and it's official: these are the best We tested over 30 pairs of Brooks shoes, and it's official. These are the best ones. If you want a walking shoe, it's the Brooks Ghost Max. Every time. If you're looking for a running shoe with a lot of cushion, go for the Brooks Glycerin. And if you just need arch support, that's the Brooks Adrenaline GTS. Let's break it down. won our 2026 Wellness Awards. Plus, they're my walking shoe of choice and I test a lot of shoes. They're cushioned and comfortable straight out the box, and they come in a lot of different sizes and widths. I'm wearing them right now. The Glycerins are a bit lighter than the Ghost Max, and they have a little bit more heel drop, and they just feel a little snappier and a little more durable for running. If you're doing any sort of long run or recovery run, these are the ones to get, but they're definitely not like a fast speed shoe. Now for arch support. Basically every doctor, podiatrist, expert we've spoken to recommends the Brooks Adrenaline GTS. GTS stands for Go to Support, and it includes Brooks' guide rails support, which is basically the brand stability tech that helps keep your foot aligned and not wobbly while you're running. And look, if you don't know what shoe you want, and you're new to this whole running shoe thing, just go for the Brooks Ghost. It's our go to recommendation and it's also one of our benchmark shoes we use to compare other shoes, like is the shoe I'm testing better than the Brooks Ghost. If you have questions about any of these shoes or any other Brooks shoes that didn't make the cut, let us know in the comments and we'll get back to you.

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We tested over 30 pairs of Brooks shoes, and it's official. These are the best ones. If you want a walking shoe, it's the Brooks Ghost Max. Every time. If you're looking for a running shoe with a lot of cushion, go for the Brooks Glycerin. And if you just need arch support, that's the Brooks Adrenaline GTS. Let's break it down. The Ghost Max won our 2026 Wellness Awards. Plus, they're my walking shoe of choice and I test a lot of shoes. They're cushioned and comfortable straight out the box, and they come in a lot of different sizes and widths. I'm wearing them right now. The Glycerins are a bit lighter than the Ghost Max, and they have a little bit more heel drop, and they just feel a little snappier and a little more durable for running. If you're doing any sort of long run or recovery run, these are the ones to get, but they're definitely not like a fast speed shoe. Now for arch support. Basically every doctor, podiatrist, expert we've spoken to recommends the Brooks Adrenaline GTS. GTS stands for Go to Support, and it includes Brooks' guide rails support, which is basically the brand's stability tech that helps keep your foot aligned and not wobbly while you're running. And look, if you don't know what shoe you want and you're new to this whole running shoe thing, just go for the Brooks Ghost. It's our go-to recommendation and it's also one of our benchmark shoes we use to compare other shoes, like is the shoe I'm testing better than the Brooks Ghost. If you have questions about any of these shoes or any other Brooks shoes that didn't make the cut, let us know in the comments and we'll get back to you.