Brooks Transcend
Every version of the Transcend we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Transcend scores above 80% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks Transcend 5 | 2018 | — | — | 90 | +3 | 4 | $160 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend 4 | 2017 | 10.4 oz | 8mm drop | — | — | — | $160 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend 3 | 2017 | 10.2 oz | 31/23mm · 8mm drop | — | — | — | $170 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend 2 | 2015 | 10.9 oz | 29/21mm · 8mm drop | 86 | +13 | 1 | $170 MSRP |
| Brooks Transcend | 2014 | 11.1 oz | — | 73 | — | 17 | $160 MSRP |
5 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Brooks
Transcend 590 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 53/100
v5 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability
Every reviewer rates comfort 5 out of 5, and cushioning rates almost as high.
Durability 98MSRP $160
Overall90Durability98Comfort97Cushioning96Value79Appearance77Confidence53Buy 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 286 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 21/100
v2 (2015) · Daily trainer · Stability · 10.9 oz · 8mm drop · 29mm stack
Its one reviewer so far praises the upper quality and rates comfort and durability 5 out of 5.
Durability 97MSRP $170
Overall86Durability97Comfort91Cushioning91Value69Appearance68Confidence21Buy 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 on 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
Transcend73 Decent Decent · 17 reviews · Confidence 78/100
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 11.1 oz
Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and the roomy toe box.
Durability 96MSRP $160
Overall73Durability96Cushioning91Comfort84Appearance67Value56Confidence78Buy 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 on sale, and several reviewers call it heavy.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension.
One reviewer finds the sole material thin and quick to wear at the forefoot.
