Brooks Radius -- Imminent Demise (Read 2000 times)

I just bought what I think is my 5th pair of Radius shoes. I love them, and was sad when the guy at the running store yesterday told me that Brooks is going to stop manufacturing them in July (I almost bought all the pairs they had in the basement). I tried on some Asics something-or-others while I was there. So, first of all, heads up. Secondly, what exactly do I love about these shoes? They are neutral footbed, not too squishy, big toebox... what else do they have that I should look for in my future shoes? Thirdly, has anyone been a Radius fan and happily switched to another model/brand?

I was disappointed that they were discontinuing the Radius as well. They were my first non Nike running shoe and I am very pleased with them. Like Berner said try the Defyance since I was told that is the basic replacement for the Radius. You can also do a search online for the shoe at other places. The good thing about doing that would be that you could probably get them pretty cheap. I bought another pair from FinishLine.com for $54.00 and they were down to $49.00 but they sold out of them in my size. So check it out.

I enjoyed the Brooks Radius also. Nice wide toe box. I mixed in the  Saucony Trigon Ride and simply loved this shoe also until they put a leather piece across the bunion area. I could not wear them since. I did round up about 3 pairs on the internet though. I have gone through 2 of them. Currently I run in these and also have purchased the Saucony Getgo which I like. I also have the Brooks Ghost which is good. They are both a tad lighter than normal I think but plenty durable. I would say the Getgo has a bit wider toe box and they both have mesh in the bunion area.  These are some options for you. I would try the Saucony Trigon Ride 2 first  if I were you.

 

BTW, the Defyance didn't work for me.