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What are Brooks like? I know it depends on the shoe model...but as a whole line of running shoe, could I find something in a Brooks line that is comparable or better than Sauconi Omni? I have a relative that is a Brooks dealer and he gave me GREAT price on the Brooks line.

To paraphase Dirty Harry:"do you feel lucky?" If you've got a shoe that works, wears well, good fit and causes you no problems, why switch? I wear nothing but Brooks(Adrenalines and Axioms), so I'm not knocking them. I've tried some other shoes on and off during the last 8 years or so, and always come back. Most just don't fit my feet as well, some have caused me problems, knee and ankle pain, even back pain. Problem is you don't really know until you've been running in them for a few weeks, and then its too late. So you save a few bucks. Over the course of a year, I go through 4-5 pair. Even at half off, that amounts to about 200$ savings. That could easily be eaten up with one trip to the doctor's, a set of x-rays, not to mention the agravation of having to take running time off to recover. Now, you may slip right into the perfect Brooks model on the first try and never look back, but then again, you might go through 3 or 4 models, some injuries, etc, and wind right back up where you are now. That's just my 2 cents, but I've been there.

To paraphase Dirty Harry:"do you feel lucky?" If you've got a shoe that works, wears well, good fit and causes you no problems, why switch? I wear nothing but Brooks(Adrenalines and Axioms), so I'm not knocking them. I've tried some other shoes on and off during the last 8 years or so, and always come back. Most just don't fit my feet as well, some have caused me problems, knee and ankle pain, even back pain. Problem is you don't really know until you've been running in them for a few weeks, and then its too late. So you save a few bucks. Over the course of a year, I go through 4-5 pair. Even at half off, that amounts to about 200$ savings. That could easily be eaten up with one trip to the doctor's, a set of x-rays, not to mention the agravation of having to take running time off to recover. Now, you may slip right into the perfect Brooks model on the first try and never look back, but then again, you might go through 3 or 4 models, some injuries, etc, and wind right back up where you are now. That's just my 2 cents, but I've been there.

Good point! I've found the Brooks Beast is the best shoe foe me... Even though I'm not heavy, a bout with ITB way back in 2001 sent me shoe shopping... Long story short..still wearing it today. Gives me the lateral support and cushion I need; and no further issues with itb since. I'm definetly sticking with this shoe. It is more heavy but I'll take the added shoe wieght for the given support anyday! The last time I went in to purchase a pair the lady said.... No way should you be wairing this shoe, You're too thin... I bought it anyway.

I've worn brooks off and on but like them. I like a lot of cushion and a lot of the Brooks have that....... But as always, you have to find one that fits you and feels right........ I think they are all good.........(brooks, Asics, NB and on and on) but again the correct shoe (brand and type) and fit for you is always the key to success...

Just had my second run in my new Glycerin 6s and I like them a lot. They compare favorable with the Saucony Triumph 5s, which I also love.