As a chronic sufferer of a variety of foot ailments, most of which result directly from running, I can’t stress the importance of good shoes. So when Brooks sent over their 2010 Glycerin 8 shoes – I was keen to try them out. The shoes are supposed to be made of non-Newtonian material, Brooks DNA, which means the soles can “tense up” as you run. Presumably this gives you more support during hard strikes and a softer ride when you’re not running as hard.and don’t pinch anywhere. There is excellent airflow through what looks like > 85% of the upper. These shoes also have an outersole is made

of HPR Plus that is supposed to reduce wear and prevent scuffing. After using them for 3 months I can say that it works. Only the laces show wear and dirt.For m e, the most important thing for a running shoe is if it can handle the harsh impacts of running on NYC city streets. Brooks DNA material disperses these forces so well, that I have not had any recurring issues with my feet, knees or hips. I had my doubts at first – but they really work, which is mostly the reason I’m talking about it on the site. After lots of Vibram Five Fingers coverage, we thought it would be interesting to explore something a bit more traditional.

Brooks makes a top quality product just for running, not like some that make a shoe for everything and lots of commercials. I ran in Brooks for years, all trouble free. Get off the roads and onto trails if you want to avoid injuries. What role did VFFs play in your injuries? Interesting that you went back to real running shoes.

These shoes also pay attention to the environment thanks to the use of BioMoGo, the world’s first-ever bio-degradable midsole and laces made from 100% recycled materials.