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Brooks Ariel '16

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 11.4 oz · 12mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Ariel 18 replaced it

Brooks Ariel '16

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  • Ariel 12

    2016 · 1 review

    92 Very good

    76 Confidence

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
11.4 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$160
Drop Height
12mm

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Stability (Maximum)
Neutral
Weight
11.4 oz M
12.3 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
12mm
5mm
Release
2016
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$160
$140 Lower MSRP
$145
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (99)
Comfort
Exceptional (99)
Cushioning
Exceptional (99)
Durability
Very good (92)
Appearance
Very good (91)
Value
Good (88)
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