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Overview

Brooks Sporting has a rating of 3.18 stars from 17 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Brooks Sporting ranks 4th among Running sites.

  • Service
    2
  • Value
    1
  • Shipping
    1
  • Returns
    1
  • Quality
    1

What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • I've had a pair of Brooks shoes for a while now, and they've been great shoes.

Critical highlights

  • Their customer service fell flat online as well as when I called to get my problem resolved.
How would you rate Brooks Sporting?
Top Positive Review

“Best Shoes Ever”

Joyce R.
2/12/18

Took advantage of the free ship prior to Christmas and wanted to try these shoes. Couldnt be happier! They have extended sizes and widths, which helps accommodate everyone in my family. Loved them so much that I got a pair for all of us. A bit pricey so it will be a while before I get another pair, but you cant beat the comfort

Top Critical Review

“Terrible experience, both the shoes and customer service”

Casual R.
2/22/21

The mesh upper of my Ghost 13s has shredded at the flex points of the toe-box, after just a few months of use. I run a road 5k once or twice per week, at best, and use the shoes for nothing else. Customer Service (and their mysterious 'Footwear Specialists') are claiming I've used the shoes for cycling (I don't even own a bike) and refusing to admit an issue with their product. I've never bought Brooks before and never will again. Just heartened in a way to see that other reviewers have had the same experience (sorry guys).

Reviews (17)

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Thumbnail of user casualr
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 22nd, 2021

The mesh upper of my Ghost 13s has shredded at the flex points of the toe-box, after just a few months of use. I run a road 5k once or twice per week, at best, and use the shoes for nothing else. Customer Service (and their mysterious 'Footwear Specialists') are claiming I've used the shoes for cycling (I don't even own a bike) and refusing to admit an issue with their product. I've never bought Brooks before and never will again. Just heartened in a way to see that other reviewers have had the same experience (sorry guys).

Tip for consumers:
Don't waste your money on this terrible company with awful, cheap shoes!

Products used:
Ghost 13s

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Thumbnail of user tksnodn
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 23rd, 2022

*This company self-evidently has nothing directly to do with Brooks Running USA.
*I purchased a pair of shoes, but none of the invoicing or other documentation had any reference at all to the Brooks company.
*The shoes were despatched from China by an unknown company.
*28 days after despatch I had not received the shoes and was told I couldn't get a refund because the shoes were in transit!
*The Customer Service is not Brooks, either, it's the same Chinese company, so you go round in circles complaining.
*Don't buy shoes online from BrooksRunningNZ, people. It's a fake company.

Tip for consumers:
Don't buy from this site

Products used:
Not received 1 month after despatch

Thumbnail of user heedyl
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 1st, 2019

Their customer service fell flat online as well as when I called to get my problem resolved. At no point in the conversation, was there an apology in the delay of delivery of the e-gift card nor was there a thank you for contacting Brooks running. I still do not know why the e-gift card was never emailed after 7 days of purchase. If I did not contact customer service, the gift card would have not been delivered and Brooks running would have kept my money. This is not a good business practice! The lack of empathy and entitled attitude that the representatives display is shameful! I did thank the phone representative for her assistance, she replied with a "um hmm". The courteous answer would be you are welcome and thank you for calling Brooks running.

Thumbnail of user joycer23
4 reviews
17 helpful votes
February 12th, 2018

Took advantage of the free ship prior to Christmas and wanted to try these shoes. Couldnt be happier! They have extended sizes and widths, which helps accommodate everyone in my family. Loved them so much that I got a pair for all of us. A bit pricey so it will be a while before I get another pair, but you cant beat the comfort

Thumbnail of user alexk282
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 16th, 2019

If you want good service and fast delivery, chose your shoes here, but order at Amazon. Price is the same, and free shipping.

Thumbnail of user piusm4
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 8th, 2019

13 days since I placed my order which was to be delivered 7-14 days, still I can't track my order, it's too early in the process. NEVER AGAIN!

Thumbnail of user adrianar34
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 17th, 2019

I went to the store with my husband yesterday 06/16/2019 around 2pm to buy two pair of shoes, my selection was very easy, just to get another ghost 11 wide D sze 7 in other color. The guy that was attending me was so apathetic sooo apathetic, I tried to make jokes about the color I really wanted and he just said "out of my control that we do not have it" so I decided not to buy any shoes, also he never offered me choices that could be close to the ghost 11. My husband decided to try for the first time brooks brand and the guy never measured his feet or checked his stride nothing. I swear this guy was ready to fall asleep he was so short on his answers, that I told my husband no to buy any pair of shoes but he really wanted to try brooks brand so we bought his pair of shoes. And to be honest all the people that was trying shoes we were looking at each other about your employees attitude, no engaging, no offering options, bringing boxes with a terrible mood.
I normally buy my shoes in fleet feet or road runners, people there have such a wonderful attitude, always offering options... etc. I thought that I will have wider selection on colors in the brooks store but totally a failure I will not come back whatsoever.

Thumbnail of user jaym325
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 11th, 2019

I purchased a running jacket, and it arrived quickly. I loved it. Best running jacket ever. Had a small issue with the zipper, and Jim in Customer Service IMMEDIATELY resolved my issue. I'll definitely buy more from their site- great customer service!

Thumbnail of user deborahb158
1 review
1 helpful vote
April 5th, 2018

Strange experience. Tried to send a gift. Their system rejected order AFTER sending me confirmation email. TWICE. Really? No email warning me, no phone call and no delivery to my giftee. I HAD to discover this on my own. Great. Called and spoke to awesome person in ordering dept. named Vaughan. He tried to help. I asked to speak to person who SHOULD fix their system. She called me back at least. However, one of the strangest business calls ever. The woman who stated their system of online orders was 100 percent her doing, not once apologized for my inconvenience but rather was "hurt" that I was not "kind" to her. It was all about her. This is business people. If you state you are responsible 100 percent for a terrible system then be prepared to be told the truth. Great shoes with WIDE sizes available. Just buy them not on this website.

Thumbnail of user dennisa38
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 12th, 2017

For the past eighteen months, on the advice of my podiatrist, I have been wearing (every day) my Brooks Runners. They are still in good shape, but I felt that I needed a supplementary pair for an upcoming trip abroad. The order was filled through the Australian web-site in less than three days at about half the price I had paid for my original pair. The new shoes, the same type seem even more comfortable than the original pair.

Thumbnail of user katies28
20 reviews
69 helpful votes
February 8th, 2016

I've had a pair of Brooks shoes for a while now, and they've been great shoes. They have plenty of support for my sensitive arches and they're just great running shoes overall. However, the reason I wanted to write a review for them is more related to their customer service. I've never ordered from the website (I bought the shoes in-store), but I did email the company once, telling them how I liked the shoes and asking for a bumper sticker (I collect them). They quickly replied, and they were not only quick but also extremely friendly. They told me they'd send me some Brooks fan stuff. Just about 3 days later, I got a package in the mail of a Brooks beanie, two stickers, a bracelet with the logo, a little bag with the "run happy" slogan, and a temporary tattoo. I'm very impressed.

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Thumbnail of user marye259
1 review
4 helpful votes
September 25th, 2017

I recently purchased running shoes from Brooks. I made a typo on my address and did not catch it until FedEx sent an email stating they were returning shoes to Brooks. I called Brooks and they told me that they would NOT be able to send me my shoes back. That once they were processed they would return my money to my account. I asked for a supervisor and was told no one was available. I asked for anyone to troubleshoot this and I would pay for more shipping. I was told no one could help me and this is just how they do it. He did not care and was very unwilling to help. I will NOT buy from them again!

Thumbnail of user joand22
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
November 2nd, 2015

I am on my feet all day. I have wide feet. I chose Brooks because they are the best shoe there is. I am 55 years old and have never come across a better shoe. The customer service team is fantastic. They stand behind their product! I will never buy another running shoe again! Thank you Brooks!

Thumbnail of user thomasb146
4 reviews
8 helpful votes
February 9th, 2016

One of the best running shoes I have ever had!

Thumbnail of user janetw14
19 reviews
92 helpful votes
January 15th, 2014

Because of my foot problems, I need to wear Brooks Addiction 10 motion-control running shoes at all times, even at home, but it's almost impossible to find them in my size anymore. I finally found them here - and at an unbeatable price! Service was excellent, too. I received my shoes just three days after placing the order.

Thumbnail of user karenm49
7 reviews
19 helpful votes
March 13th, 2013

If you need really great running shoes, this is the place to buy them. They have a wide variety of shoes to fit your personal needs. A while ago, I got some running shoes that are specifically designed to have better grip for trails. I had difficulty finding a similar product elsewhere. Then, recently, I bought their new pureproject running shoes. These are awesome for running at the gym. They feel like you are running on air. They are designed to create a more natural feel. This is a great store. They offer very unique running shoes that you can’t find easily anywhere else.

Thumbnail of user christinat5
9 reviews
12 helpful votes
November 4th, 2013

I was very pleased that the production time and shipping have worked so smoothly.

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