Brooks Transcend
Every version of the Transcend we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Transcend rates above 65% of the lines we track.
Brooks Transcend vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Transcend in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Transcend, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks Transcend 5 | 2018 | — | — | 86 | +7 | 4 | $160 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend 4 | 2017 | 10.4 oz | 8mm drop | — | — | — | $160 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend 3 | 2017 | 10.2 oz | 31/23mm stack · 8mm drop | — | — | — | $170 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend 2 | 2015 | 10.9 oz | 29/21mm stack · 8mm drop | 78 | +7 | 1 | $170 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend | 2014 | 11.1 oz | — | 72 | — | 17 | $160 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Brooks
Transcend 586 86 Good Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability
Every reviewer rates comfort 5 out of 5, and cushioning rates almost as high.
Durability 94MSRP $160
Overall86Durability94Comfort90Cushioning87Value76Appearance75Confidence3Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Every reviewer rates comfort 5 out of 5, and cushioning rates almost as high.
Durability rates 4 or 5 out of 5 from every reviewer, and one says the soles handle lots of miles.
It is the highest-rated Transcend version we cover.
Cons
One reviewer finds it bulky, saying the thickness makes turning an ankle more likely.
One reviewer calls the $160 list price hefty.
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MSRP $160
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MSRP $170
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Brooks
Transcend 278 78 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2015) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.9 oz · 29mm stack · 8mm drop
Its one reviewer so far praises the upper quality and rates comfort and durability 5 out of 5.
Durability 91MSRP $170
Overall78Durability91Comfort84Cushioning84Value72Appearance69Confidence2Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Its one reviewer so far praises the upper quality and rates comfort and durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
It lists at $170, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale.
It weighs 11.9 oz in the men's version and 9.9 oz in the women's.
Its one reviewer so far dislikes the color scheme.
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Brooks
Transcend72 72 Decent Decent Decent 17 reviews Confidence 28
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 11.1 oz
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and the roomy toe box.
Durability 90MSRP $160
Overall72Durability90Cushioning84Comfort78Appearance67Value60Confidence28Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and the roomy toe box.
Reviewers report very high mileage before uppers or soles break down, one routinely past 800.
Runners find it comfortable for easy, slower and longer efforts.
Cons
Averaging 11.1 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and several reviewers call it heavy.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension.
One reviewer finds the sole material thin and quick to wear at the forefoot.
