Brooks T7

Neutral · Road · 6 oz · 11mm drop · 23/12mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Brooks T7 rates in the 94th percentile overall among racing shoes. It rates highest on value.

Based on 6 runner reviews.

Brooks T7

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Exceptional

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

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Scores better than 94% of shoes

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96/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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96
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

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91
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

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82
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 52% of shoes

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76
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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75
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (72/100)

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Scores better than 38% of shoes

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72

What runners say

“They wear out really fast—worst 200 miles, best 400 miles”
IncorrigibleMarathonist 4/5 Full review
“Fits extremely nicely, has a very strong heel cup, is very light, and doesn't have a huge heel drop”
Maxsim 5/5 Full review
“Stiff portion of the upper extends too far forward on the lateral side, cutting into the top of the foot/toe”
2FNslo 4/5 Full review
“Reshaped heel counter reduces irritation, but allows noticeable medial/lateral slippage”
2FNslo 4/5 Full review
“Lightweight and fast, I can wear this from 5ks to marathons”
IncorrigibleMarathonist 4/5 Full review
“Toe box is a little more roomy than past versions”
2FNslo 4/5 Full review
“Offset laces could be problematic, but cease to be distracting after a couple pair”
2FNslo 4/5 Full review

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Pros & Cons

Cons

  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.

Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings
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Reader review

e-ro · Apr 5, 2015

5/5

Overall

Started running in this shoe originally for track workouts and road 5ks. Then read Born to Run and decided it was time to make the switch to minimalist running and transitioned to the racer over the course of about 6 months til I was using it full time. Took a lot of aches and pains along the way but I feel like I'm a better runner for it, dropping nearly a minute off my collegiate 8k time. Love the shoe and will continue to run in it as long as I can as well as future models of the T series.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

2FNslo · Mar 22, 2015

4/5

Overall

Consistent with the line, the odd-numbered versions (in this case the 7) take a step back from the previous, even ones. Toe box is a little more roomy than past versions, though the stiff portion of the upper extends too far forward on the lateral side, cutting into the top of the foot/toe. Midsole/outsole remains pretty much the same as previous versions, which is a good thing (though, again, placement of an extra patch of the more rugged rubber material under the balls of the feet would improve the shoe).
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

IncorrigibleMarathonist · Sep 1, 2014

4/5

Overall

Great shoe; lightweight and fast, I can wear this from 5ks to marathons. Only downside - they wear out really fast - worst 200 miles - best 400 miles
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

2FNslo · Aug 29, 2014

4/5

Overall

I've been running in the T since the T4. The changes have been largely to the upper configuration. The T4/6 were great - comfortable and properly constructed. The upper of the T5 allowed too much medial/lateral rolling, while inhibiting dorsal/plantar flexion. The offset laces of the T7 could be problematic, but cease to be distracting after a couple pair. The reshaped heel counter reduces irritation, but prevents a truly snug fit, allowing a very little (though noticeable) medial/lateral slippage.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
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Stack
23/12mm
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Drop
11mm
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7mm
Release
2014
2024 Q3 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$85
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$200
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$189.99
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Ratings
Overall
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (98%)
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Comfort
Average (51%)
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Cushioning
Above average (69%)
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Durability
Average (52%)
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Appearance
Below average (38%)
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Value
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