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Runner Coug · 02-27-2008, 04:31 PM

Took the new Brooks on a 5 miler today. I really liked them a lot. My first pair of running shoes about 4 years ago was a pair of Brooks, and I hated them. They felt like boats on my feet, and they were heavy. It's weird, but these Adrenalines feel very compact, if that makes sense, and the cushioning was good, though I don't know they're any better than most other shoes in the price range.

They did feel a bit lighter than what I have been running in, though. I have a "dead legs" phase at the start of every run, where it feels like I'm running in mud. It usually lasts about 2 miles or so before I loosen up. It didn't seem as long today, which I think may be due to the shoes being lighter. So overall, I'm happy. No signs of blistering anywhere and my arches felt very supported. I'll stick with these Brooks.

bigpiney · 02-27-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Runner Coug

Took the new Brooks on a 5 miler today. I really liked them a lot.

I am jealous. I ordered some some new shoes over a week ago and I still haven't heard word on when they are shipping. I really need them. They are the Brooks Radius 7 and man my feet can't wait to get into a new pair after running these last few months in a broken down pair.

New shoes are great.

Surfah · 06-15-2008, 11:30 PM

I joined the Brooks crew and bought the Adrenaline's. Can't wait to use them.

SteelBlue · 06-15-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by surfah33

I joined the Brooks crew and bought the Adrenaline's. Can't wait to use them.

I think we're all in Brooks now. They should be giving us kickbacks.

bluegoose · 06-16-2008, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by surfah33

I joined the Brooks crew and bought the Adrenaline's. Can't wait to use them.

I've worn Adrenalines for about 3 years now. Great shoes, especially for the price.

Coach McGuirk · 06-16-2008, 06:05 PM

Sorry I am in the Mizuno camp. No kickback for me.

Sea Chicken · 06-17-2008, 02:47 AM

I also wear Brooks, but I'm a cheap bastard. I buy last year's model. I picked up a pair of Adrenaline 7s for 53 bucks. I'll upgrade to the 8 next year.

Surfah · 06-17-2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sea Chicken

I also wear Brooks, but I'm a cheap bastard. I buy last year's model. I picked up a pair of Adrenaline 7s for 53 bucks. I'll upgrade to the 8 next year.

That's what I did. I was going between the adrenalines and the trance and when I saw them for about 40 bucks cheaper I went with the adrenalines. I also tried on the adrenalines first and knew what size to order and didn't have that opportunity with the trances.

bigpiney · 06-17-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sea Chicken

I also wear Brooks, but I'm a cheap bastard. I buy last year's model. I picked up a pair of Adrenaline 7s for 53 bucks. I'll upgrade to the 8 next year.

You sound like me. I recently bought 2 pair of the Brooks Radius 7 because I could get them for 49. It is comforting to know that when the current pair wears out that I have some brand new ones waiting for me in my closet.

Archaea · 06-17-2008, 02:39 PM

I've got the Addidas this year, and like them. The Brooks were wonderful but the cushion didn't seem to last too long. The Addidas only cost me 60 bucks through a friend discount.

06-15-2008, 11:30 PM	#13
Surfah Master Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: F'burg, VA Posts: 3,211	I joined the Brooks crew and bought the Adrenaline's. Can't wait to use them. __________________ Ernie Johnson: "Auburn is a pretty good school. To graduate from there I suppose you really need to work hard and put forth maximum effort." Charles Barkley: "20 pts and 10 rebounds will get you through also!"

06-16-2008, 06:05 PM	#16
Coach McGuirk Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Bubble Posts: 606	Sorry I am in the Mizuno camp. No kickback for me. __________________ "Hey! It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And I'm gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State. "

06-17-2008, 02:39 PM	#20
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	I've got the Addidas this year, and like them. The Brooks were wonderful but the cushion didn't seem to last too long. The Addidas only cost me 60 bucks through a friend discount. __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

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02-27-2008, 04:31 PM	#11
Runner Coug Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 945	Took the new Brooks on a 5 miler today. I really liked them a lot. My first pair of running shoes about 4 years ago was a pair of Brooks, and I hated them. They felt like boats on my feet, and they were heavy. It's weird, but these Adrenalines feel very compact, if that makes sense, and the cushioning was good, though I don't know they're any better than most other shoes in the price range. They did feel a bit lighter than what I have been running in, though. I have a "dead legs" phase at the start of every run, where it feels like I'm running in mud. It usually lasts about 2 miles or so before I loosen up. It didn't seem as long today, which I think may be due to the shoes being lighter. So overall, I'm happy. No signs of blistering anywhere and my arches felt very supported. I'll stick with these Brooks.

06-17-2008, 02:47 AM	#17
Sea Chicken Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 74	I also wear Brooks, but I'm a cheap bastard. I buy last year's model. I picked up a pair of Adrenaline 7s for 53 bucks. I'll upgrade to the 8 next year.