How Much Do Brooks Running Shoes Weigh

By: Jeremy Neisser

Brooks Running Shoe Weight Chart

What Contributes to Shoe Weight

Most shoe manufacturers will have shoes with a range of weight depending on the shoe’s purpose, most daily trainers tend to be heavier than workout shoes, and supportive shoes tend to be heavier than neutral shoes because of the extra posting in the midsole.

Now that you have a good idea about the weight of most Brooks shoes, let's take a look at what goes into the weight of a running shoe.

The upper material can have a big impact on the weight of a shoe depending on how built up and padded the shoe is.

Some feature a strong and still heel counter to add more support, but will often help with overpronators from a point of stability.

There may also be extra padding around the shoe tongue and heel collar. These are often found in premium and stability shoes because it makes them more comfortable.

Workout and racing flats are often stripped down to keep weight to a minimum, but there is often less padding, comfort, and support. This is helpful for running faster and racing, but it will often not be suitable for daily training because of a lack of midsole foam, support, and durability.

Finally, the outsole rubber can be a big contributor to the weight of the shoe as well. Usually, a shoe with more outsole rubber will be far more durable than those with less rubber, but of course, it will be heavier.

Bottom line is that most of the time weight is a trade-off game, and the more weight you have you’ll usually have some more general comfort and durability.

Just make sure that you know what you want and you’ll be good to go.

How Companies Cut Shoe Weight

Although there are still a lot of trade-offs with shoe weight, companies like Brooks are always seeking ways to cut weight while maintaining quality comfort and support. This often comes from innovation in technology in the midsole foams and upper materials.

This can be seen particularly in the marathon “super-shoe” movement, where shoe companies have found ways to offer a soft and bouncy midsole foam while still having weight down to a minimum.

Oftentimes, weight does not really matter in daily training shoes, as there is little desire for high performance and more emphasis on recovery and comfort aspects of the shoe.

The being said, technology has come a long way over the past decade and that can be seen in every running shoe from the daily trainer all of the ways down to the fastest racing flat.

How Much Do Brooks Running Shoes Weigh: Conclusion

Hopefully, now you have a better idea of what your favorite Brooks running shoes weigh. This can serve as a good guide to refer back too and you can even compare it to similar shoes from other high-profile brands on the market.

In the end, the weight of a daily training shoe may not matter all that much, but as you move down to racing shoes you can see a much higher emphasis put on cutting weight down.

It really is a personal preference and how you perceive the weight on your feet as you run, so make sure to try a couple of different models on and enjoy the learning process.

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