Brooks
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.
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| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | relaxed to regular midlayer fit with room over a base layer | regular, hip-length | Buy your normal size — there is usually enough room to layer without going up. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | tights are compressive as intended, joggers and woven running pants run regular with a tapered leg | regular; taller runners occasionally find inseams a touch short | Take your normal waist size and check inseam options if you are over 6ft. | low |
| Jackets | true to size | regular running-jacket fit, trim through the sleeves but layerable over a long-sleeve | regular, occasionally with a slightly dropped back hem | Order your usual size; size up only if you plan to wear a thick midlayer underneath. | medium |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | semi-fitted athletic cut, not clingy; looser than race-fit tops from performance rivals | regular to slightly long in the body | Stay with your usual size; size down only if you want a race-fit feel. | medium |
Does Brooks run big or small?
Brooks fits true to size. Take your normal size in apparel, and consider a half size up in the shoes if you run in thicker socks or swell on long runs. Brooks apparel is generally reported as true to size with a functional athletic cut, while the footwear is widely described as true to size in length with a slightly roomier-than-average toe box in the Ghost/Glycerin lines (many long-distance runners still opt for a half size up).
How does Brooks fit?
Brooks apparel is generally reported as true to size with a functional athletic cut, while the footwear is widely described as true to size in length with a slightly roomier-than-average toe box in the Ghost/Glycerin lines (many long-distance runners still opt for a half size up). Overall shape: athletic but not aggressively slim — most pieces read regular/semi-fitted with room to layer.
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.
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