Brooks

Ariel 12

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Durability

Exceptional (96/100)

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Comfort

Excellent (92/100)

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Excellent (92/100)

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Value

Excellent (92/100)

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Excellent (92/100)

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Cushioning

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2016
2023 Q4 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (61%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (93%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Below average (37%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (88%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jan 30, 2015

5/5

Overall

The Ariel is the best motion control shoe I've found, striking a good balance between cushion and firmness. Handles severe overpronation very well and keeps me sound for as far as I want to go.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5