Brooks Men's Beast '18

i owned beast 16, this beast 18 is better in width, cushioning, material wise as will, first time i bought the 16s it was a bit narrow and with time it adjusted to my feet, but with 18 its more comfortable widths in the toes area especial, i recommend this if you are huge person 6.2 FT+, and wight more than 250 pounds with WIDE FLAT FEET, this is the best motion control shoes with Maximum stability and Ultimate comfort shoes you can get.

Show more

Overall: Way too expensive to be falling apart after 3 minths. Good: They look ok. Pleanty of heal support and cushion. The bad: The foot bed is too narrow for my feet even with a 2e wide. The upper mesh has holes already. Not enough arch support for my liking.

Show more

I was a huge fan of The Brooks Beast 14 and then had to go to another shoe when the 16 came out. Now it was said that Brooks returned to what the Beast 14 offered. I wear custom orthotics and loved the style and fit of the Beast 14. The 18 does bring back the bigger toe room but for whatever reason I have never been so uncomfortable in a shoe. They caused immense pain. The bottom felt like it had no padding and the built in support felt more restrictive than helpful. I am a severe overpronator and have lost a lot of weight, over 100 pounds since wearing the Beast 14 and there is a chance I dont need that much support now. I am working with a podiatrist who feels a neutral shoe with over the counter orthotics should work with my added agility and physical capabilities. The Brooks Beast 18 restricted all my movement. I found the laces short as always with them and the full mesh upper made getting a fit that felt fully secure and comfortable very hard. Perhaps if your needs are different they will work for you. Also I was told my feet shrunk due to the weight loss so I started with a size 14 EE. That was too small and tight so I went to the 14 EEEE and still uncomfortable. I cannot recommend especially for the price. Sad that there are such limited options for people with flat feet who overpronate. Such heavy controlling shoes that are uncomfortable cant be the only alternative.

Show more

Very disappointed. I work in the hospital setting. These are only pair of shoes I have ever purchased that squeak when you walk, brand new! Both R & L shoes. There is a little plastic right at the mid point and I think that separation is where it is coming from. I am returning these shoes. For the price this is really disappointing.

Show more

I am loving the new Beast 18 after suffering through the disastrous Beast 16. The Beast 18 is comfortable right out of the box, with no tight spots to irritate my foot. The redesigned toe box is larger and I no longer have to limp home with sore toes after a long walk in town. I could not be happier with the changes made in this all purpose running shoe that proves itself everyday on city streets. I can now throw out my NB 860v8 knowing I finally have the perfect shoe for my foot in size 13EE. Thank you Brooks.

Show more