Brooks

Transcend 5

Transcend 5
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (88/100)

Shoe details

Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$160

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (88/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 82% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (88/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (88/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 98% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Exceptional (96/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (95/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Good (79/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 56% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (75/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 48% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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67%

4/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 82% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 82% of 1,872 daily trainers.

82%

Brooks

Scores better than 60% of 224 Brooks shoes.

60%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
12.2 oz M
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2018 Q1
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$160
$160
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (93%)
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (56%)
Below average (28%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Average (48%)
Bottom tier (4%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Amazing

Anonymous runner · Aug 14, 2019

5/5

Overall

I've been running in Brooks Transcend for several years now, & the V is my favorite yet. Spending $160 for a superb, comfortable shoe is a bargain.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2019

5/5

Overall

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

Good but too bulky

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

4/5

Overall

Solid training shoe. Soles feel like they handle lots of miles. However, the thickness increases risk of turning ankles, and feels bulky. Not something I'd want to race in.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Brooks does it again with transcend 5

Anonymous runner · Jul 11, 2018

5/5

Overall

Brooks Transcend 5 is an amazing shoe for anyone that overpronates. I’ve tried several shoes in the past due to having flat feet and this one does it for me. It’s very comparable to the Beasts but lighter, which is a plus. With a hefty price tag this shoe is worth it.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5