Very supportive, but not heavy. Perfect for my moderate pronation.
Anonymous runner · Aug 8, 2023
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Good (74/100)
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Good (74/100)
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Good (74/100)
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Durability
Good (78/100)
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Good (78/100)
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Comfort
Good (77/100)
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Good (76/100)
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Good (76/100)
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Value
Good (74/100)
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Good (74/100)
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Below average (62/100)
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Below average (62/100)
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability
Neutral
Weight
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10.8 oz M
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Stack
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36/24mm
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Drop
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12mm
7mm
Release
2021 Q3
2025
Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$140
$140
$200
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$139.95
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$149.99
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Overall
Average (43%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Exceptional (>99%)
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Comfort
Average (54%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (52%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Average (55%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Excellent (96%)
Best appearance
Value
Average (45%)
Below average (35%)
Very good (86%)
Best value
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The Brooks Addition QTS 15 is an average support shoe for big guys
Anonymous runner · Jul 31, 2023
3/5
Overall
No shoe will make you faster, but what I am looking for is a shoe which will hold an insert and make it possible for me to run fast. With the current insert the shoe is too soft. You need a solid, firm insert.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5