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- Biodegradable midsole
- Stable outsole
- Good arch support
- Expensive
- Insufficient cushioning for some
Buy from Zappos.comApril 2009. Reviewers say the Brooks Trance 8 is a sophisticated stability running shoe and it receives accolades for being more environmentally friendly than most running shoes. Reviewers like the biodegradable midsole, known as BioMoGo, which breaks down in a landfill within 20 years -- compared to 1,000 years for the typical EVA midsole. Tests show that the BioMoGo midsole performs just as well as previous Trance midsoles, and reviewers also appreciate the stable outsole and good arch support. Some reviewers who enjoyed previous versions of the Trance find the latest update less durable and not as cushy under the ball of the foot. The Asics Gel-Kayano 15 (*est. $145) is another stability running shoe attracting a lot of praise, and it may be a better option for runners who need a lot of cushioning, but it doesn't boast any green qualities.
The best reviews of the Brooks Trance 8 come from fitness magazines like Men's Journal and Runner's World. Runner's World, in particular, conducts a valuable test comparing the BioMoGo midsole to previous EVA midsoles. Wired.com also provides a short review from a triathlete, but it is brief and details are scarce. Buzzillions.com is a good source for consumer reviews of the Trance 8, but they are limited in quantity.
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1. Runner's WorldDetails/Subscribe
Runner's World tests the Brooks Trance 8 and finds that the new biodegradable midsole performs just as well as previous EVA midsoles on the Trance. Testers like the fit, although some have trouble adjusting the laces.
Review: Brooks Trance 8, Editors of and Contributors to Runner's World, Sept. 2008
2. Wired.com
Triathlete Mathew Honan reviews the Brooks Trance 8 for Wired.com and calls it "one of the most sophisticated shoes" on the market. Honan praises the BioMoGo midsole, heel cushioning and stabilizing outsole.
Review: Brooks Trance 8, Mathew Honan, March 2009
3. Men's JournalDetails/Subscribe
Editors at Men's Journal select the Brook Trance 8 as one of their favorite running shoes of the year. Again, the Trance 8 wins praise for the BioMoGo midsole, and a tester praises the arch support.
Review: Tested: Running Shoes, Editors of Men's Journal, Oct. 2008
4. Buzzle.com
Nearly 20 reviewers give the Brooks Trance 8 an average of four stars in reviews of the Brooks Trance 8 posted on Buzzillions.com. Consumers generally like the Trance 8, and find it lightweight, although some dislike the cushioning.
Review: Brooks Trance 8, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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