Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 12.2 oz
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Transcend 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Transcend sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 17 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Transcend product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
78/100
“Routinely goes over 800 miles in a single pair before the upper or soles begin to break down.”
“The sole material is thin and wears easily, especially in the forefoot area.”
“Their responsiveness, soft ride, and incredible durability quickly made a believer out of my caveman-like feet.”
“Lots of support for pronation, but the shoe isn't stiff.”
“Comfortable, lighter-than-expected shoe with enough stability for a big runner.”
“Overall heavy and does not feel very responsive.”
“Super cushioned and comfortable with lots of miles.”
“Heavy but very soft and comfortable.”
“Excellent for easy or longer days at a slower pace.”
“Way more responsive than expected.”
67% 4/6
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Transcend, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2018 · 5 reviews
90 Good
53 Confidence
2015 · 1 review
86 Good
21 Confidence
Transcend This shoe
2014 · 17 reviews
73 Decent
78 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 1, 2014
65 mpw training for a marathon
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 31, 2014
35 mpw training for middle distance
4/5
Overall
Jrockk816 · Aug 30, 2014
35 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014
15 mpw training for a half marathon
3/5
Overall
msfortas · Aug 28, 2014
20 mpw training for a half marathon
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