90% matchSaucony
Same American run-specialty shelf, heritage cushioning
What changes: Stronger lifestyle/Originals retro line
Brand profile
Brooks
Seattle-based performance running brand owned by Berkshire Hathaway, known for the Ghost, Glycerin, Adrenaline GTS and Hyperion shoe franchises.
PhiladelphiaOrigin
UnisexFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price
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What to know about Brooks
Running shoes, not lifestyle sneakers
The line is built around performance franchises — the Ghost daily trainer, Glycerin cushioning, Adrenaline GTS support shoe and PEBA-plated Hyperion racers.
Owned outright by Berkshire Hathaway
Bought by Berkshire unit Fruit of the Loom in 2006 and made a standalone subsidiary in 2012, it reported record 2025 revenue, up 16% year over year.
Philadelphia 1914, Seattle today
A 110-year-old American company now headquartered in Seattle under CEO Dan Sheridan, sitting in the mid price tier alongside the big running brands.
Looks from Brooks
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Glycerin Max 2 Running Shoes 'White / Black / Chateau Gray'$200
Glycerin Max 2 Running Shoes 'Orange / Beacon Blue / Nightlife'$200
Hyperion Elite 5 Limpet/Black/Green Gecko$275
Hyperion Elite 6 Vaporous Grey/Yellow/Black$275
Ghost Trail Gray/Gray/Bleached Sand$150
Adrenaline GTS 10 Coconut Milk/BlueLolite/Silver$170How Brooks fits
Overall fit
true to size
Brooks running shoes are widely regarded as true to size with a comfortable, accommodating fit, and the brand's broad width availability makes it a go-to for runners with wider feet.
Tip: Order your normal running shoe size; many runners go a half size up for long-distance toe room, and use the wide (2E) options if you have a broader foot.
High confidence · based on 40 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | relaxed to regular midlayer fit with room over a base layer | Buy your normal size — there is usually enough room to layer without going up. |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | tights are compressive as intended, joggers and woven running pants run regular with a tapered leg | Take your normal waist size and check inseam options if you are over 6ft. |
| Jackets | true to size | regular running-jacket fit, trim through the sleeves but layerable over a long-sleeve | Order your usual size; size up only if you plan to wear a thick midlayer underneath. |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | semi-fitted athletic cut, not clingy; looser than race-fit tops from performance rivals | Stay with your usual size; size down only if you want a race-fit feel. |
| Sneakers | true to size | medium-volume last with a roomy toe box; multiple widths including 2E and 4E and narrow B | Take your usual running shoe size; consider a half size up for marathon-distance swelling and choose 2E/4E if you need extra width, with little to no break-in required. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Brooks fit questions
Does Brooks run big or small?
Brooks fits true to size. Order your normal running shoe size; many runners go a half size up for long-distance toe room, and use the wide (2E) options if you have a broader foot. Brooks running shoes are widely regarded as true to size with a comfortable, accommodating fit, and the brand's broad width availability makes it a go-to for runners with wider feet.
How does Brooks fit?
Brooks running shoes are widely regarded as true to size with a comfortable, accommodating fit, and the brand's broad width availability makes it a go-to for runners with wider feet. Overall shape: standard running last with medium volume, available in multiple widths.
How do Brooks hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Brooks hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Buy your normal size — there is usually enough room to layer without going up. Shape: relaxed to regular midlayer fit with room over a base layer.
How do Brooks trousers & pants fit?
Brooks trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your normal waist size and check inseam options if you are over 6ft. Shape: tights are compressive as intended, joggers and woven running pants run regular with a tapered leg.
How do Brooks jackets fit?
Brooks jackets fits true to size. Order your usual size; size up only if you plan to wear a thick midlayer underneath. Shape: regular running-jacket fit, trim through the sleeves but layerable over a long-sleeve.
Brand facts
Brooks makes performance running footwear and apparel and operates as a standalone Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, having been bought by Berkshire unit Fruit of the Loom in 2006 and separated out in 2012. Founded in Philadelphia in 1914, it is now headquartered in Seattle and led by CEO Dan Sheridan. Core franchises include the Ghost daily trainer, the Glycerin cushioning line built on DNA Tuned foam, the Adrenaline GTS support shoe and PEBA-based Hyperion racers. Brooks reported record 2025 revenue, up 16% year over year.
- Founded
- 1914
- Origin
- Philadelphia, United States
- Made in
- USA, Asia
- Price
- $$
- Typical prices
- Footwear $200–$200
- Focus
- Unisex
- Facts checked
- August 2026
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Gorpcore / Outdoor