Month: August 2020

Brooks presents a special edition 7 launch in honor of Gabe Grunewald

Today, a year ago, the running community lost an incredible, strong and talented young athlete. After a 10-year battle, Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald, 33, succumbed to adenoid cystic carcinoma. She was a middle distance runner who joined Brooks in 2010. Throughout her professional career, she competed in races: she came fourth in the 2012 United States[…]

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Brooks Launch 7 is the padded racing airplane of your dreams

RW’s conclusion: Launch 7 reaches that sweet spot between the most cushioned Brooks Ghost and the Hyperion racing plan, neither too soft nor too firm. BioMoGo DNA midsole offers support cushioning High energy performance RW footwear lab results Single layer mesh provides booty-like fit Read More: Brooks Brawny Levitate 3 Delivers That Stretchy Bounce We[…]

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Brooks Brawny Levitate 3 Delivers That Stretchy Bounce We Crave

The RW Takeaway: The Levitate 3 is for runners looking for a sturdier, more resilient trainer with a solid midsole. The Levitate 3 got us jumping on the road and continuing from the start with its supple and solid midsole. Its arrowhead tread pattern allows for smooth heel-to-toe transitions, although the flat studs aren’t as[…]

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Brooks Transcend 7 spares no support or cushioning

The RW Takeaway: The Transcend is softer with a reconfigured midsole, making it an ideal trainer for pavement lovers. Brooks Transcend can always come second in damping for Glycerin (an intentional setback, since Glycerin, according to Brooks, will always be number one when it comes to plush), but regardless of its condition, the shoe’s soft[…]

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Brooks Unveils Special Edition 7 Launch Honoring Gabe Grunewald

A year ago, the running community lost an incredible, strong and talented young athlete. After a 10-year battle, Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald, 33, succumbed to cystic adenoid carcinoma. She was a medium distance runner who signed a contract with Brooks in 2010. Throughout her professional career, she competed in races, taking fourth place in the 2012[…]

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