Best Brooks Running Shoes 2026 | Fleet Feet
Best Brooks Running Shoes 2026
Updated on September 8, 2026
Love Brooks? Here are the best Brooks running shoes of 2026. Find the cushioning and comfort you need with the best Brooks shoes at Fleet Feet.
New runners and seasoned marathoners alike love Brooks running shoes. Why? Because Brooks' singular focus on running means every detail is tailored to helping you run happy.
The Seattle-based running company owns some of the biggest names in the industry, including the versatile Ghost and the formidable Adrenaline. From laid back everyday trainers to marathon shoes competing for podium spots, there’s a perfect pair of Brooks running shoes for every runner.
| What It’s Best For | Shoe Model |
|---|---|
| Best for Everyday Training | Brooks Ghost 16 |
| Best for Stability | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 |
| Best for Cushion | Brooks Glycerin 21 |
| Best for a Budget | Brooks Launch 10 |
| Best for Speedwork | Brooks Hyperion |
| Best for Long Distances | Brooks Levitate 6 |
| Best for Road Racing | Brooks Hyperion Elite 2 |
| Best for Everyday Trail Running | Brooks Cascadia 17 |
| Best for Long Distance Trail Running | Brooks Caldera 6 |
How We Tested the Best Brooks Running Shoes
To curate this list of the best running shoes from Brooks, Fleet Feet Editors and running shoe experts Tom Rivett, Mandy Wahl and Evan Matsumoto, in collaboration with our Fleet Feet gear testers and contributors, tested Brooks lineup of shoes, considered details like real-world performance, weight, cushion, materials, comfort, style, durability and price, and also looked at best-seller lists and customer reviews.
Through our personalized Fleet Feet fit id® Outfitting process with 3D foot scanning technology that measures foot length, width, arch height and more, we used data from over 5 million foot scans (and counting) to give us unique insights into how today’s best men’s and women’s running shoes from Brooks fit and perform on a wide variety of feet.
The models on this best Brooks running shoes guide have been updated to show only the newest products available in 2026.
Best Brooks Running Shoes for Everyday Training
Brooks Ghost 16
The Brooks Ghost 16 is everything you want from an everyday training shoe—and then some.
Brooks' award-winning trainer is at it again, this time with an even lighter and softer feel. Designers updated the Ghost 16 with their new nitrogen-infused DNA Loft v3 foam for a responsive ride and cushioned transitions. In our full Brooks Ghost 16 review, Fleet Feet run testers loved how these shoes hugged their feet and were reliably comfortable for daily miles.
Best Brooks Running Shoes for Stability
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Women's Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
Men's Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
The legendary Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 is Brooks’ go-to stability shoe for a reason. It is both stable and soft for a comfortable ride mile after mile.
Brooks built the Adrenaline GTS 23 with their GuideRails® support system. The holistic approach to stability shifts focus to your knees to keep excess pronation in check, so you can run comfortably.
Best Brooks Running Shoes for Cushion
Brooks Glycerin 21
The Brooks Glycerin 21 is a classic cushioned running shoe that just doesn't quit.
Comfort is king in the Brooks Glycerin 21—the perfect combination of cushion and spring gives you a plush ride and lets you go farther than you thought you could.
Best Brooks Running Shoes on a Budget
Brooks Launch 10
The Brooks Launch 10 is a speedy—and affordable—option for all runners.
Brooks built the Launch 10 with lightweight DNA foam that lets you pick up the pace while a springy rubber outsole underfoot propels you forward.
Best Brooks Running Shoes for Speedwork
Brooks Hyperion
The Brooks Hyperion is a super lightweight racing and training shoe that allows you to pick up the pace. Brooks uses its nitrogen-infused DNA Flash midsole foam that brings maximum energy at a minimum weight. A new upper is light, breathable and provides a great lockdown fit.
Best Brooks Running Shoes for Long Distances
Brooks Levitate 6
Energetic and smooth, the Brooks Levitate 6 will allow you to run effortlessly. Brooks updated their DNA AMP v2 cushioning to give you an energetic feel for quick transitions with 10% less weight.
Best Brooks Running Shoes for Road Racing
Brooks Hyperion Elite 2
Unisex Brooks Hyperion Elite 2
$250
Marathoners demand a lot from their shoes, and the Brooks Hyperion Elite delivers.
The Hyperion Elite 2 is Brooks’ answer to carbon-fiber plated running shoes. A precisely tuned carbon-fiber plate acts like a lever inside the shoe to propel you forward, and its stiffness reduces the amount of work your muscles have to do.
Best Brooks Trail Running Shoes
Brooks Cascadia 17
Brooks brings its trusted fit and comfort to the trails with the Cascadia 17—and it makes our list of best trail running shoes again.
Best for Long Distance Trail Running
Brooks Caldera 6
The ultra-cushioned Brooks Caldera 6 is perfect for long miles on the trails. Brooks added their nitrogen-injected DNA LOFT v3 foam in the midsole, so it is soft, lightweight and energetic, perfect for a day of adventures.