We tested dozens of Brooks’ popular sneakers — here’s what we really think (and what can improve)

NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more.FootwearWe’ve tested dozens of Brooks shoes for years — these are our 5 favoritesBrooks is a favorite brand among our fitness experts and runners on our team. Here’s what’s worth buying and what you can skip.July 9, 2026, 5:33 PM EDTHarry RabinowitzTech ReporterSkip to table of contentsWe’ve been testing Brooks sneakers for years: below is everything you need to know about the brand.Courtesy of Cory Fernandez; Zoe MalinIn this articleOur top picksOur honest review of BrooksBest Brooks shoeBest Brooks walking shoeBest Brooks running shoeBest Brooks shoe for arch supportBest Brooks trail running shoeWhat can improveHow we tried Brooks sneakersWhat is Brooks?Who is Brooks for?Why trust NBC Select?See 9 MoreBrooks makes some of the best walking, running and trail running shoes you can get. Nearly every trainer and podiatrist we’ve interviewed over the years recommends at least one of its sneakers, and years of personal testing back it up: Brooks makes great shoes. We’ve tested dozens of Brooks shoes over the past four years, wearing them for walks around town, cross-country flights, 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, sprints, cooldowns and everything in between. Learn more about the differences between its most popular sneakers, and find our favorites, below.Selected.Our top picksBest Brooks shoeBrooks Men’s Ghost 18$undefined$149.95AmazonLearn moreBest Brooks walking shoeBrooks Women’s Ghost 18$undefined$149.95AmazonLearn moreBest Brooks arch supportBrooks Men's Adrenaline GTS 25$undefined$154.95AmazonLearn moreRelatedselectedselectedWhat are the best Hoka walking shoes? We tested 5 pairs for 3 months to find outWant more from NBC Select? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.Our honest review of BrooksBelow, I gathered our favorite Brooks shoes for different activities, concerns and foot types. I included both...