Product Description

41211 071 Its easy to see why the Brooks Trance 7 earned the Runners World Editors Choice award in its Fall 2007 Shoe Review Nothing is spared in the Trance 7 Features Multi layered Custom Fit Ortholite Sockliner Moisture Managing Element Mesh Synthetic Overlay Materials Moisture Managing Element Linings External Injection Molded Heel Counter 360 Degrees of 3M Scotchlite Reflectivity

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14177 in Apparel & Accessories
• Size: 7 D(M) US
• Brand: Brooks
• Fabric type: Air mesh

Features

• Full length MoGo midsole
• Heel and forefoot HydroFlow ST-XL
• Dual-density DRB accel
• e-1 Rearfoot Polymer
• s 257 Cushsole

Amazon.com Product Description
Nothing is spared in the Trance™ 7. It’s a captivating combination of Brooks’ best technologies, most luxurious materials, and stepped-up styling. The incredible cushioning of their full-length MoGo midsole and smooth stability of the PDRB® (Progressive Diagonal Roll Bar) only hint at its wealth of features. From sockliner to heel counter, no detail is overlooked and no indulgence is excluded.

From the Manufacturer
Designed to elevate the running experience, Brooks' advanced stability, cushioning, and motion control gear is recognized as the product of choice among runners of all levels. Entirely focused on the run, Brooks is dedicated to inspiring people to be active. Brooks creates innovative equipment that keeps you running longer, farther, and faster -- and with more enjoyment of the run.

Customer Reviews

Very good long-distance ROAD shoe...
I bought these for long (6-15 miles) runs on asphalt or concrete, and for that they work wonderfully...very sturdy and comfortable. The reason I don't use them for softer surfaces like dirt or grass, or for shorter runs, and especially not for speedwork, is their weight---the same massive amount of cushioning needed for long runs on hard surfaces is totally unnecessary and counterproductive for other applications. A lighter, thinner-soled and more flexible shoe is much better in those situations.

Generally am very happy with all of my Brooks shoes and apparel. Brooks makes ONLY running gear, so you know they're going to be good since it's their sole bread and butter specialty. One of the things about Brooks I really like is the fit, I have medium arches and a narrow heel, and their shoes have always fit me like a glove, especially the ever-popular Adrenalines. The Trance is similar to the Adrens, though the heel is a little bit tight...I use a little athletic tape over my Achilles tendon to avoid any abrasions, but since this only happens on my left foot, it might have more to do with my own biomechanics than the shoe itself.

The reason I give this shoe 4 instead of 5 stars is because I think that in hindsight, I probably should've stayed with the slightly lighter and simpler Adrenaline. I'm have a medium-build at 5'9" and 165lbs, and am a very efficient midfoot striker; I think that this shoe would be best for a heavier and less efficient runner, especially a heel striker. That said, the Trance is especially good for mid- or fore-foot strikers because it seems to have a lower heel than other Brooks models...unless I'm deceived by outward appearance.

(Speaking of outward appearance, I'm not crazy about the blingy silver-and-lime color of this model; there is a red and silver version which I would've bought instead if it'd been available at that time.)

Oh well, you gotta try everything once. The Trance 7 is certainly a HUGE improvement over the last Trance model I tried, the NSX from several years ago.

UPDATE 2/23/09: just ran a marathon with these shoes last week. They held up perfectly, I got zero blisters and my knees felt fine afterwards. I must have at least 200 miles on them by now, they're still going strong...

shoes for hubby
I bought two pairs for hubby. These are his favorite shoes and they were so cheap, they were almost $100 off the price in a mall store...We are on a keep the closest stocked with Amazon Brooks running shoes plan now. Friend's hubby bought himself two pairs too.

The best
Absolutely the best running shoe I've ever owned. True fit. Usually have a hard time finding the right size. Not here, a 10 1/2 is a 10 1/2. They have a little wider width than most (Which is great) and great arch support. I've been running in them for a year now and they still feel great.