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Whether you’re just starting out on the treadmill or training for your first marathon, shoe choice is critical, and there’s no one doing it like Brooks. While the wrong shoes can dampen your performance and, in some cases, even cause injuries like shin splints, Brooks is a long-time favorite for runners due to their across-the-board reliable support and plush cushioning. Need a pair of trail shoes that can handle rocky terrain, or a pair that can support your high arches? They’ve got you covered from the starting line to the last few miles.

At a Glance: The Best Brooks Running Shoes to Buy Right Now

In fact, Brooks has a shoe for just about any type of runner, from springy and responsive sneakers for speed training to extra-padded options for long-distance runners. While it’s almost impossible to declare a definitive best Brooks running shoe once and for all, we have a lot of runners on our staff, and they all have their preferences. Finding that Goldilocks pair of running shoes is no easy task, especially with a brand that’s been around as long as this one, with countless best-sellers like the Ghost, the Glycerin, and Adrenaline GTS (which was released back in 1999).

To help get you started, we’ve narrowed down the best Brooks shoes for your specific running needs, picked from personal testing and well-rated and loved favorites. So lace up those sneakers, and get ready to find that new personal best!

Note: Remember that running shoes should be replaced every 300-500 miles as support degrades with use. If you’re still using an old pair, it might be time to upgrade.

The Best Brooks Running Shoes for Men and Women

Below are some of our favorite pairs of Brooks running shoes, including options for beginners, pros, trail runners, and everyone in between. We’ve thoroughly tested several of these running shoes ourselves and researched other expert and non-expert opinions on each pair to make this list, evaluating based on comfort, shoe construction, performance, and flexibility.

EDITOR’S PICK

Ghost 18

Long regarded as one of the most reliable, versatile running shoes around, Brooks’ Ghost is a great choice for beginners as well as more seasoned runners. Our Managing Editor Oscar Hartzog has run in several Ghost models over the last 10+ years and found the balanced cushioning very impressive. “I’m partial to Brooks’ longstanding Ghost line because they helped me go from newbie to serious running enthusiast as a teenager. I’ve never been a fan of the ultra-plush daily runners, and the Ghosts offer exactly the amount of cushioning I want. They’re supportive and soft for long runs, but you still feel plenty of responsiveness when picking up the pace or navigating sidewalk traffic.”

MOST VERSATILE

Glycerin 23

When it comes to getting all-day cushioning for pretty much any kind of activity, nothing beats the Glycerin 23 shoes. They’re the perfect gym-going and road-running shoe thanks to their supreme softness, but this updated pair has a more streamlined upper that gives them a lightweight feel and extra breathability. We found the Glycerin 23s gave us an ultra-plush ride during our runs, with cushioning that comes courtesy of a DNA Loft V3 midsole, which shaves off some weight compared to past Glycerin models. You won’t have to decide between sprints and grocery shopping — this pair can take you anywhere.

best for trail running

Cascadia 20

Roots, rocks, and other trail obstacles require a different type of running shoe, but one of the best trail running shoes we’ve tested is the Cascadia from Brooks. They feel sturdy and protective against ankle rolls and responsive on the uphill. “The Cascadias were one of my first dedicated trail running shoes, and I keep going back to them even after testing other pairs,” said Hartzog. “I feel grounded, balanced, and, as a result, confident — even when jogging over rocks and roots. Plus, they continue to hold up when drenched in rain and mud.”

BEST FOR ROAD RUNNING

Adrenaline GTS 25

We think these Brooks Adrenaline GTS trainers are the best running shoes for pounding the pavement, although they’re excellent shoes for just about any runner. Thanks to a beefy rear outsole and a supportive arch, the Adrenaline GTS 25 excels at comfortably returning ankles to the right position, especially on the road or flat concrete. Not to mention, these thick-soled running shoes have also garnered a cult following from runners with flat feet. Otherwise, it’s a super smooth shoe that shines on distance runs and everyday jogs.

Best for speed work

Hyperion Max 4

For fast, propulsive motion, go for Brooks’ Hyperion Max 4. They offer maximum potential for speed training thanks to ultralight cushioning that helps absorb impact. Hartzog has been using Hyperions as tempo and sprinting shoes for a few months now, “and there’s been one major problem: I almost always forget to pace my first mile or two. The shoes’ lightness and neutral feel just make me want to run fast, and I have trouble resisting.”

best for racing

Hyperion Elite 6

When it’s time to put up a PR on race day, lace up Brooks Hyperion Elite 6. Built in collaboration with Brooks’ roster of pros, the shoes feature a propulsive carbon plate, an aggressive rocker, and a minimal upper for snappy strides while logging serious miles.

Best Max Cushion

Ghost Max

If you’re new to distance running or just want to be as comfortable as possible, these Brooks Ghost Max 4s come in clutch. The shoes feature Brooks’ maximum level of cushioning, including a removable foam footbed and a DNA Loft v3 midsole. Together, these make for one of the most plush rides we’ve encountered, although you won’t get the same springiness that you do with, say, the Hyperion Maxs.

Budget Pick

Revel 9

When you’re just getting into running, you don’t want to blow your budget investing in a premium pair right off the bat — enter the Revel 9, a solid option for beginners looking to get a head start. In our experience, this shoe has a pretty springy feel, and it even delivers surprisingly good responsiveness when you start to pick up the pace. It’s also one of the most lightweight options on our list (thanks to a thin, knit upper), which makes it versatile enough to take from easy, low-mileage runs to your local coffee shop. That also means it won’t be the most cushioned or supportive pick, but for everyday walking or jogging, the Revel 9 is a great entry-level pick.

Brooks Running Shoe Buying Guide

Before picking up your new kicks from Brooks, here are a few things to think about while shopping.

Shoe Type: Most running shoes fall into one of four categories: road, trail, speed, or distance/professional. We use a road shoe as our go-to for short to medium-distance runs on concrete, well-groomed trails, and treadmills. But if you only plan on doing trail runs, for example, just pick up a trail shoe and forgo a road trainer.

Support & Cushioning: Support is the core feature of all the best running shoes, but you really want to look at the level of cushioning, too. You want a shoe that encourages proper alignment of the foot, ankle, and knee (support), but you also want something soft enough to absorb impact (cushion). Brooks offers options on a scale, with Standard, More Cushioning, and Max Cushioning, along with Neutral, Support, and Maximum Support.

Responsiveness: A balance between cushioning and responsiveness becomes all the more important when your mileage starts getting into marathon territory. Some runners find that they do better when they’re comfortable, with plenty of cushioning, while others notice that it eats up their energy too much and would rather have more responsiveness. If you’re all about responsiveness, check out the “Energize” category on Brooks — that section offers “responsive and springy [pairs] to add extra lift to your stride”.

How We Chose the Best Brooks Running Shoes

Because everyone has a different gait and terrain/training style, we had to go beyond testing shoes ourselves (although we did plenty of that, too). To find the best Brooks running shoes, we talked to experienced runners on our team about their experiences with different shoes and combed through reviews online. When testing shoes ourselves, we considered confidence throughout the run, performance, and comfort. Also, all options needed to have at least a 4/5-star customer rating (at the time of publication). %!s()

Okay, two things. First: Los Santos Customs will be taking a hiatus next week, as I spend nine days in a row sleeping and attempting to develop the antibodies to counter whatever exotic German illness it is I acquired at Gamescom 2026.

Second: it's snowing in Los Santos, just like the real-life LA.

I have installed WinterV Beta, with the aim of making Grand Theft Auto 5's weather a little more interesting than it usually is. The pitch is simple: what if there was snow? Well, reader, having played a little GTA 5 with WinterV Beta, I can assure you that there very much is snow. Plus, all the world's lighting takes on a kind of a sickly, ochre hue, which is also just like LA.

From the sky: flurries of flakes. On the roads: cars covered in a sheen of powder, tyre-chains inexplicably equipped (the snow does not, in my version of GTA 5 where a significant chunk of the exterior map has absconded to the phantom zone, settle). In the air: a crisp winter chill. Santa Claus is coming to town; fire a truck at him.

I can't tell you if the presence of snow on the city roads impacts car handling because, as we have established, cars in my GTA 5 no longer have handling. Nevertheless, it does change the vibe quite a lot. As someone who's spent a lot of the last month looking at GTA 5—a change is as good as a rest.

But also, it is time for a rest. I will see you the week after next, whereupon we'll probably finally convert this game into GTA 6. I can feel it.

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One of Josh's first memories is of playing Quake 2 on the family computer when he was much too young to be doing that, and he's been irreparably game-brained ever since. His writing has been featured in Vice, Fanbyte, and the Financial Times. He'll play pretty much anything, and has written far too much on everything from visual novels to Assassin's Creed. His most profound loves are for CRPGs, immersive sims, and any game whose ambition outstrips its budget. He thinks you're all far too mean about Deus Ex: Invisible War. %!s()

There was apparently an ad deal floating around for the Arc Raiders and Subway collab, which TimTheTatman was approached for, but did not entertain. "I did say no to six-figures with Arc Raiders, I did," he revealed in a stream earlier this week. "I said 'No thank you'. And it was the Subway Arc Raiders ad. I said I just can't do it, I'm sorry."

This was met with the exact response you'd expect with people being baffled that he'd ever think of turning down such a lucrative offer. "That's kind of the funny part of being in a streamer position," TimTheTatman continued. "People say 'you're a fucking sellout' but then in the same breath I said I passed on six-figures from Arc Raiders and people are like 'you're fucking stupid'."

He revealed that he does actually have a price to play Arc Raiders again: they'd just have had to add another zero onto the offer. "If that Arc Raiders deal was seven-figures—hey boys welcome back to Arc Raiders and Subway, right, you see what I'm saying? 100% we're going back. But it's just for me, the game frustrated me so much—I got frustrated so much with that game, I just don't want to play it ever again. Even to a point where six-figures isn't going to get me back on it."

I can't say I'm surprised. Arc Raiders is in a bit of a rough spot right now, especially for streamers, what with all the cheating and stream sniping. Embark Studios' executive producer Aleksander Grøndal recently admitted the shortcomings of Arc Raiders and promised that its upcoming major update Frozen Trails will reset the game and provide enough incentive to get players to come back, though—even if they don't get a six-figure deal to do it.

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Elie is a news writer with an unhealthy love of horror games—even though their greatest fear is being chased. When they're not screaming or hiding, there's a good chance you'll find them testing their metal in metroidvanias or just admiring their Pokemon TCG collection. Elie has previously worked at TechRadar Gaming as a staff writer and studied at JOMEC in International Journalism and Documentaries – spending their free time filming short docs about Smash Bros. or any indie game that crossed their path. %!s()

In the one Strahd campaign I played in, my first encounter with the man involved him bleeding our cleric and making my thief drink his blood—so, you know. Normal.

Anyway, per Deadline, we'll be getting a fully-fledged live action Netflix series about him dubbed Ravenloft—after the wider set of domains that darklords like Mr. Zarovich himself enjoy dominion over. It's being helmed by writer and executive producer John August and executive producer Alfonso Cuarón.

The latter of which worked on Harry Potter: The Prisoner of Azkaban. Fittingly, one of the darker Harry Potter films—and owner of exactly the kind of murky, grey aesthetic I'd anticipate in any series taking place in Ravenloft.

The report reads: "Described as a prestige fantasy series where adventure collides with gothic horror and tragic romance, Ravenloft and its Domains of Dread tackle adventure through character-driven stories of dark magic and supernatural intrigue.

"At its heart, the series follows the making of the vampire Darklord Strahd von Zarovich, whose story of power, love, obsession, and undead transformation charts his origins from tragic antihero to one of Dungeons & Dragons’ most notorious villains."

And hey, genuinely? I think this could work out great, assuming it can escape the executive Netflix meddling and second-screen scriptwriting that's been creeping its wormy fingers into games recently. Strahd's entire backstory is tragic enough and appealing enough that unwinding it underpins one of the most popular D&D modules.

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I look forward to the season finale where, presumably, a group of four adventurers with increasingly absurd backstories and a sword made out of sunlight punt down his front door and kick his byronic ass.

Harvey's history with games started when he first begged his parents for a World of Warcraft subscription aged 12, though he's since been cursed with Final Fantasy 14-brain and a huge crush on G'raha Tia. He made his start as a freelancer, writing for websites like Techradar, The Escapist, Dicebreaker, The Gamer, Into the Spine—and of course, PC Gamer. He'll sink his teeth into anything that looks interesting, though he has a soft spot for RPGs, soulslikes, roguelikes, deckbuilders, MMOs, and weird indie titles. He also plays a shelf load of TTRPGs in his offline time. Don't ask him what his favourite system is, he has too many. %!s()

During Chapter 7 Season 4, you can find audio logs scattered across the entire map, and every so often, there will be more audio logs for you to find. Sometimes, these audio logs will have pins showing you their exact location on the map, but sometimes they won't — making them even more difficult to find.Here's where you can find every audio log in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4.

First set of audio log locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4

The first set of audio logs were released on Thursday, Aug. 20, with three audio logs hidden around the map. We've marked and numbered their locations on the map below, and described their locations in the following list.

Graphic: Johnny Yu/Polygon | Source images: Epic Games via Polygon

1. The first audio log is found inside a cave just southwest of the override console near Latte Landing. To get inside, head south from the override console and look for the cave's opening to the west of the large cable coming out of the ground. Alternatively, you can go into the mountain by following the road to the north or east, and take the zipline up into the cave.
2. The second audio log is located on top of a snowy mountain north of Reality's Reign. The audio log will be just beside a tree and near large ice cubes.
3. The third audio log is found on top of the large rock formation in the northeast corner of Green Hill Zone. It's a little covered in the grass, so keep your eye out for the diamond with the exclamation point to appear on your screen.

Second set of audio log locations in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4

The second set of audio logs were released on Thursday, Sept. 3, hidden around the map. We've marked and numbered their locations on the map below, and described their locations in the following list.

Graphic: Johnny Yu/Polygon | Source images: Epic Games via Polygon

1. The first audio log is located just to the north of the Sandy Buttes Hotel, which is the middle building on the left side of Heatwave Harbor. Jump over the tall hedge fence, and you'll find the audio log just beside the building.
2. The second audio log is to the west of a red barn that is directly between Stone Sanctum, Green Hill Zone, and Heatwave Harbor. If you follow the road that leads northwest out of Heatwave Harbor, you're bound to run into it. The audio log can be found right next to the large tree outside of the barn.